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Subaru to show redesigned 2020 Legacy in Chicago

Subaru will show the seventh-generation Legacy next week at the Chicago Auto Show as the automaker remains committed to the shrinking sedan market. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2Rv5Ub1 via IFTTT

An inside look at Mercedes-Benz's Super Bowl ad starring Ludacris

Mercedes-Benz's Super Bowl ad blends Wile E. Coyote, Free Willy, Ludacris and a man who can will things into existence. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2sYlmmg via IFTTT

Lexus brings upfitted NX F Sport Black Line Special Edition to Chicago

Lexus said the upgraded crossover will feature a more powerful sound system and upgraded seats. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2S0CE19 via IFTTT

Lawmakers try to block Trump from unilaterally setting tariffs

Bipartisan legislation aimed at rolling back presidential authority to impose tariffs for national security reasons was filed in both chambers of Congress. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2G0xH22 via IFTTT

Aptiv forecasts flat earnings for 2019

High-tech electronics supplier Aptiv said it expects 2019 operating income to be flat to slightly increased. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2Gdp1EM via IFTTT

Mercedes names Michael Göbel to lead Ala. operations

Michael Göbel replaces Jason Hoff as CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International in Vance, Ala. Hoff, who has led the plant since 2013, has been promoted to chief of quality management for Mercedes-Benz Cars. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2Tp9022 via IFTTT

Rolls-Royce names BMW exec its new sales VP for Americas

Matthew Boguradzki will take over for Martin Fritsches, who was named president of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Americas in August. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2Rw4Q77 via IFTTT

Why autonomous cars put suppliers in awkward position

Intensifying demand for solutions that will make autonomous vehicles a reality as quickly as possible has led to suppliers such as ZF building their own self-driving cars, putting them in potential conflict with their customers. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2Gd9yEv via IFTTT

Ferrari fourth-quarter earnings rose 6%

Ferrari posted a 6 percent rise in fourth-quarter core earnings, helped by positive performance from across its regions. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2FYVXBy via IFTTT

VW revives American beach buggy as EV concept for Geneva

VW aims to spur interest in its upcoming lineup of full-electric cars with a modern version of an American beach buggy from the 1960s. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2MFXL2Z via IFTTT

GM halts work at 13 Michigan plants amid cold snap emergency

GM, at the request of a Michigan utility, said it stopped production at four assembly plants and nine supporting facilities as a way for the utility to conserve natural gas. GM also is asking the roughly 20,000 employees at its Warren Tech Center to work from home through at least Friday. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2G2s17q via IFTTT

Meet Tesla's McKinsey-groomed, newly minted millennial CFO

Zach Kirkhorn, 34, will become CFO at Tesla after a few months more grooming by his predecessor, Deepak Ahuja.  from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2TjhWWR via IFTTT

Ghosn says he is facing 'army' against him

Carlos Ghosn told French media that the accusations he faces while in jail in Japan are part of a plot to destroy his reputation by Nissan executives opposed to his plan for deeper integration with Renault. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2DMn9RJ via IFTTT

GM halts work at 15 Michigan plants amid cold snap emergency

GM, at the request of a Michigan utility, said it stopped production at four assembly plants and 11 supporting facilities as a way for the utility to conserve natural gas. GM also is asking the roughly 20,000 employees at its Warren Tech Center to work from home through at least Friday. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2t0HdcF via IFTTT

GM halts work at Michigan plants amid utility emergency in cold snap

GM, at the request of a Michigan utility, said it stopped production at four assembly plants and at least nine supporting facilities as a way for the utility to conserve natural gas. GM also is asking the roughly 20,000 employees at its Warren Tech Center to work from home through at least Friday. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2MEGMOi via IFTTT

Musk: After Q4 profit, Tesla to be in the black every quarter in ‘19

One week after he indicated the “road ahead is very difficult” for Tesla, CEO Elon Musk seemed to place the electric carmaker on firmer footing. Tesla said it enjoyed its second consecutive profitable quarter during the final three months of 2018. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2MGzppE via IFTTT

Jake Owen to perform before Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Country music singer Jake Owen will perform a pre-race concert at the Daytona 500. Owen will take the stage ahead of the 61st running of the "Great American Race" at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 17. A native Floridian, Owen featured Daytona Beach in his 2013 ... from www.washingtontimes.com stories: Racing http://bit.ly/2RowoLz via IFTTT

Tesla reports 2nd straight quarterly profit

One week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that “the road ahead is very difficult,” the company reported its second straight quarterly profit, albeit a smaller one than in the previous period. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2sUVW90 via IFTTT

Tesla reports 2nd straight quarterly profit as it aims to boost output

One week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that “the road ahead is very difficult,” the company reported its second straight quarterly profit, albeit a smaller one than in the previous period. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2MIP5IS via IFTTT

Cold, shutdown hinder Jan. sales

New U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to be little changed in January from the start of 2018, though the record cold sweeping through the Midwest makes a decline more probable. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2CVVpZi via IFTTT

Telsa reports 2nd straight quarterly profit as it aims to boost output

One week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned that “the road ahead is very difficult” for the electric-vehicle car company, investors got a more detailed look at what that rocky road entails. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2RWtnr1 via IFTTT

Cold, shutdown hinder January sales

New U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to be little changed in January from the start of 2018, though the record cold sweeping through the Midwest makes a decline more probable. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2FZWbbr via IFTTT

Canada lawmakers want to question GM CEO Mary Barra

Canada's House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology will ask Mary Barra to “come before committee and explain General Motors' future and continued commitment to the Canadian automotive and manufacturing industry in Canada.” from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2sS2fdI via IFTTT

Second Apple worker faces charges of stealing AV secrets for Chinese company

According to a complaint filed in federal court, the company discovered that Jizhong Chen had taken photographs inside a secret work space and had downloaded 2,000 files. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2SbfF2I via IFTTT

Lexus to produce 100 Flare Yellow LC 500 coupes

Lexus will show a Flare Yellow LC 500 at next week's Chicago Auto Show, and will offer 100 of the lemon-colored coupes for sale through its dealerships this year. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2sXuE1P via IFTTT

Gentex Q4 net income down 19% on vehicle production concerns

The mirror supplier said it reported a decline in fourth-quarter profits and revenue, driven by plant shutdowns and changes to production schedules at automakers and other automotive customers. from Section Page News - Automotive News http://bit.ly/2GdrZJh via IFTTT