Manufacturing Rivian lands $700M investment commitment led by Amazon The "important milestone" for the startup electric-truck maker involves the online retail giant and its long-term investment partner, Abdul Latif Jameel, a Saudi auto distributor — but not General Motors. See Full Coverage > Automakers & Suppliers GM confirms Buick Cascada dead after 2019 model Buick has instructed dealers to complete their final orders for the Cascada convertible this month, as production of the car is scheduled to end this summer. Retail Sonic warns of weaker Q4 profits related to BMW, Honda challenges Sonic Automotive — for the second time in three quarters — has issued a profit warning for weaker-than-predicted quarterly results related to incentives and performance from BMW and Honda. The retailer is set to release fourth-quarter results Feb. 20. Labor Dispute Unifor, Ontario locked in war of words over GM Oshawa A key Ontario government official accused Unifor of causing problems with commercials attacking GM. Unifor's Jerry Dias called the province "stupid." GM is urging cooperation. Manufacturing ‘232' tariffs pose worst trade threat yet, CAR study says The economic harm from potential U.S. tariffs on imported autos and components would dwarf that of any other trade policy implemented by the Trump administration so far, according to a new study. Manufacturing Auto tariff report may stay secret for a while Auto interests say the Commerce Department's findings should be shared now to lift the cloud of uncertainty that has crimped investment. Marketing Subaru emphasizes safety, capability with Forester ad campaign Subaru of America has launched its national ad campaign for the redesigned 2019 Forester and much like the vehicle itself, the commercials have a familiar look and feel. Supercar McLaren says it won't offer an SUV, ever Despite the market pressures being put on premium automakers to offer SUVs, the McLaren brand will remain a holdout. There is "no compromise" on that point, said Mark Roberts, head of design operations for McLaren Automotive. PM NEWSCAST Amazon gives Rivian a boost • GM closure, Ford anxiety • A hybrid V8 Ferrari? • When Caddy met Jaguar See all PM Newscasts AM Newscast Ford, VW nearing AV deal? • Trading barbs over GM cuts • TrueCar acquires stake • Hinrichs on remaking Ford See all First Shift Opinion EVs will come with economic cost Tone down the automotive nationalism More Opinion stories » Chicago auto show VW, Toyota rise to the defense of auto shows Mazda's Moro: New crossovers could give U.S. sales big boost Subaru adds turbo for Legacy redesign New Pathfinder edition touts outdoors appeal More Chicago coverage » BLOGS Could auto tariff threat be a turning point? Chevy's 2019 Blazer: More Camaro, less Equinox 2019 Honda Passport first drive: Go west, young man With online tools, let customers dictate the process More Blogs » Cars & Concepts Bentley revs up Bentayga with Speed variant Mazda's Moro: New crossovers could give U.S. sales big boost Will Jaguar replace XE, XF sedans with a single EV? Could Harley-Davidson end up on all fours? This time, is it gonna be different for Suiza? FIXED OPS JOURNAL Vets make good service techs for Jaguar Chicago dealership techs' union says issues that led to strike remain unresolved Putting the data together More Fixed Ops Journal stories » Access F&I Serious auto delinquencies reach highest level since 2012 Dealers take a hard look at F&I managers' pay Retiring F&I Express CEO to assist in transition Break the rules? Expect the consequences More Access F&I stories » Best Practices At Niello Buy Center, it pays to buy only Dealership group teaches life skills Retailer bets on body shops — and wins Sponsored Content Provided By Ally VIDEO: Take action to create a welcoming workplace More Best Practices stories » Weekend Drive 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. Listen to Weekend Drive as a podcast See all Weekend Drive Manufacturing Ontario aims to replace GM with Magna, Martinrea or other in Oshawa Canada's Ontario government says it has had discussions with Magna and other companies about the possibility of utilizing GM's Oshawa assembly plant once it’s vacant after 2019. Suppliers American Axle takes $485M charge in Q4, but outlook bullish for 2019 The driveline supplier said its fourth quarter and full year 2018 results reflected the impact of a noncash goodwill impairment of $485.5 million. The supplier issued a bullish forecast for 2019. Marketing VW names new lead ad agency for North America Three months after global advertising giant WPP won Volkswagen's North American business, the carmaker has named Johannes Leonardo the lead agency on the account, even though the shop is not majority-owned by WPP. Geneva Auto Show Aston Martin to preview SUV for revived Lagonda nameplate at Geneva show Aston Martin will preview an SUV that will be launched in 2021 as the first car from the automaker's revived Lagonda nameplate. Labor Dispute Sting urges GM Canada workers to keep up the fight Sting told Canada's Unifor members: "We thought it would be appropriate to come show our support for you." Future Product Ferrari will unveil V-8 hybrid supercar this year Ferrari will unveil a mid-engine supercar this year that is expected to have a hybrid drivetrain.  Trade Trump, Xi hail progress in trade talks, but hurdles remain President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping said they made progress in trade talks this week and they’ll continue to work toward a deal, though the White House cautioned that “much work remains’’ to avoid another escalation of tariffs after March 1. Alliances Ford, VW discuss $4 billion value for Argo AI, report says Breakthroughs in negotiations between Ford and Volkswagen could include a possible framework for VW to work with and invest in Argo AI, the Ford-backed autonomous-vehicle startup, Bloomberg reported. Retail Volvo Canada touts subscription service as part of digital survival strategy Auto subscription service Care by Volvo is part of the automaker’s strategy to survive and thrive in the digital age, Volvo Car Canada Managing Director Alexander Lvovich said Thursday. Executives Ford CFO Shanks plans to retire, report says Ford CFO Bob Shanks plans to retire and is expected to stay through the end of the year, CNBC reported, citing sources. 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