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Chastened VW seeks a greener supply chain

Marred by scandal, VW is turning over a new leaf, telling its suppliers that it will measure their environmental impact and social responsibility on a par with cost and quality.
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Marketing
Cadillac tweets unrequited valentines
Cadillac wanted to make love, not war, with its luxury rivals on Valentine's Day. The results were mixed.
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Executives
AutoNation picks auto industry outsider to replace Jackson as CEO
The largest U.S. dealership group selected Carl Liebert -- a financial services executive who has worked for some of America’s best-known retail brands -- to replace longtime CEO Mike Jackson, who will become executive chairman.
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FCA sets $14M compensation target for CEO Manley
Fiat Chrysler set an annual compensation target for CEO Mike Manley consisting of pay, cash and equity bonuses of $14 million, the automaker disclosed in a regulatory filing.
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Mike Jackson: Why Liebert is the right leader for AutoNation

AutoNation's outgoing CEO Mike Jackson and his successor, Carl Liebert, discuss the road ahead for the largest dealership group in the U.S. Plus, what Liebert brings to the table and why Jackson is 'excited' to hand over the reins.

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Manufacturing
GM extends Cadillac CT6, Chevy Impala output to early 2020
GM will continue producing the Cadillac CT6 and Chevrolet Impala large sedans until January 2020 at its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Michigan.
Regulation & Safety
Ford probably tripped by emissions math, expert says
Automakers have a tough time estimating road load -- industry jargon for factors that can reduce fuel economy, including friction, weight and aerodynamics, said an independent consultant.
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Cadillac ads for Oscars debut new ‘Rise Above' tagline
A new advertising campaign for Cadillac marks the end of the brand’s 4-year-old “Dare Greatly” ad campaign and the beginning of a new tag line and ad campaign that will debut nationally Sunday.
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Is Honda's U.K. plant closure the beginning of a Japanese Brexit?
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Will Jaguar replace XE, XF sedans with a single EV?
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Automakers & Suppliers
Marella Agnelli, widow of late Fiat chairman, dies at 91

Marella Agnelli, the 91-year-old wife of late Fiat Chairman Gianni Agnelli, died on Saturday at her home in Turin, the Agnelli family said.

Manufacturing
McLaren hopes high for convertibles

McLaren Automotive's convertible portfolio is going to expand by two models in the coming months with the additions of the 720S Spider and 600LT Spider. And the exotic automaker has high expectations for the open-top variants.

Executives
Like EVs, rockets and tunnels, Tesla's Musk goes big with household finances

Elon Musk, who has routinely used his shares in Tesla to obtain personal loans, recently took out $61 million in mortgages on five properties in California.

Executives
Jim Englehart, former product development chief at Ford, dies at 82

Jim Englehart helped bring many of today's most popular pickups and SUVs to market, such as the F-150, Ford Explorer and Ford Expedition.

Trade
Trump says he expects to meet China's Xi soon on trade

President Trump said that because of the progress being made with China in trade talks, this week's round of negotiations had been extended. He said if the two countries reached a deal, tariffs would not need to rise.

Litigation
VW's diesel troubles intensify after German court setback

VW faces the prospect of compensating thousands of owners of tainted diesel vehicles after Germany’s top court undercut the automaker’s defense strategy that its cheating software was legal in Europe.

Automakers & Suppliers
Fiat Chrysler plans $1.1 billion dividend payout

Fiat Chrysler is on the verge of paying a regular dividend for the first time and said it is planning a $1.1 billion initial distribution to shareholders.

Executives
Henry Ford III joins Ford Foundation board

Henry Ford III is the first family member to sit on the foundation's board since his grandfather, Henry Ford II, resigned in 1976 after 33 years of service as president, chair, and a trustee.

Suppliers
Magna posts record Q4 revenue, but profits and margins decline

The Canadian auto supplier posted gains across many of its business lines, but margins dropped as the company continued to ramp up initiatives in areas such as electric and self-driving vehicles. 

Mobility
Daimler, BMW will invest $1.13 billion in mobility JV to rival Uber

Daimler and BMW unveiled a mobility JV that will invest $1.13 billion in ride-hailing, parking, EV charging and short-term rental services to rival Uber and other tech companies.

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