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Ghosn's new lawyer: Case against my client 'is not normal'

Attorney Junichiro Hironaka, nicknamed "The Razor" for his cutting questions — blamed Nissan for his client's legal troubles.
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    GM is launching the service this week through the owner's vehicle app for each of its four brands, following a beta release in mid-December.
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    Tesla's new general counsel quits after two months
    Dane Butswinkas, who represented Musk in his legal battle with the SEC last fall, will return full time to his legal practice.
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    Musk hits send too soon on Tesla forecast, corrects himself
    His earlier tweet that Tesla would make about 500,000 cars in 2019 was greeted with some skepticism.
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    So long, 'Cobo': Detroit auto show venue to get new name
    A bank has purchased the naming rights of Cobo Center in a 22-year deal that will change the brand of the city's convention center.
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    Investigators are looking into how Hyundai and Kia handled vehicle recalls over engine defects.
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    The breakdown in fuel economy talks adds to tension between Washington and Sacramento, which has emerged as a major antagonist to the Trump administration.
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    All the back-and-forth walking from DeLuca Toyota's service bays to the parts department was inefficient and counterproductive for time-sensitive repair orders. So now the parts come to the work.
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    Why Ford's Hinrichs is bullish on USMCA

    Ford's global operations boss Joe Hinrichs says North America must maintain a strong auto industry to take on China and the European Union. Plus, Hinrichs discusses capacity calls, avoiding surprises and Canadian memories.

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    Nissan recalls 86,265 Muranos in U.S. for braking issue

    The valves within the 2009 Murano's ABS hydraulic control units may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives.

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    Sonic Automotive, preparing for a tough year ahead, said interest rate hikes in 2019 could erode profits.

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    Investigators are examining whether Daimler executives have neglected their legal duties, the prosecutors' office said.

     

     

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    Tesla plans Model 3 leases to boost demand, report says

    An email stated that employees will be able to lease a Model 3 within the next two weeks, Electrek reported.

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    Panel said to be opposed to Renault chair leading Nissan's board

    As Nissan and Renault seek to repair their 20-year alliance, the selection of Carlos Ghosn's successor remains a sensitive issue.

    Mobility Report
    Audi expanding regions where drivers can 'ride the green wave'

    Audi says it's expanding a new technology that will allow drivers to adjust their speeds to catch green lights at intersections.

    Manufacturing
    Ford to cut products, jobs in South American shakeup

    Ford said it will exit the commercial heavy-duty truck business after it stops building its heavy-duty Cargo lineup at the Brazil plant. It will also end production and sales of the F-4000 and F-350 pickups and Fiesta subcompact sedan in that region.

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    GM to boost 10-speed output with $20M plant investment

    "GM's investment in Romulus will enable the plant to continue playing an important role in our core business going forward," said CEO Mary Barra.

    Suppliers
    Dana reports best annual sales, profits, margin since 2008

    The driveline supplier reported $100 million in net income for the fourth quarter, as it overcame increased commodity costs in part with higher end-market demand across its four business units. 

    Cars & Concepts
    Subaru Viziv Adrenaline concept to debut at Geneva

    Subaru released a darkly lit teaser photo of the Viziv Adrenaline concept. The vehicle is slated to be shown at the Geneva auto show.

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