Nissan offers employee buyouts, to cut U.S. field offices

The cases at Webasto raise concerns about the spread of the flu-like virus that broke out in Wuhan at the end of last year and has killed 106 people and infected more than 2,800 people.

The brand will showcase one 60-second spot, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is being mum on when the ad will air.

After rolling out three sedans and struggling to establish a U.S. dealer network, Genesis finally introduced its first crossover in the U.S., with high hopes for the midsize GV80 to conquest traditional luxury brands. Two engines will be available.

The automaker will temporarily shut down the factory the week of Feb. 17 after pausing production for two weeks this month and a week in August. 

Nissan is taking more steps to cut its U.S. salaried and hourly headcount as sales and market share fall. The company's Northwest and Mountain field offices will also be closed, shrinking the number of sales regions from eight to six.

Vehicle listings company Edmunds plans to cut 122 jobs at its Santa Monica, Calif., headquarters, and another seven at a satellite office in Detroit, by March 7.

Lordstown CEO Steve Burns met with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette on Monday and the company was holding additional talks with officials on Tuesday from the Energy Department's Loan Program Office.

Spy photographers captured the best look yet at the off-road SUV, scheduled to be unveiled this spring. Ford plans two- and four-door versions of the Bronco and it's designed to be customizable, with a removable hard top and removable doors that can be stored in the cargo area, according to people who have seen it.

The automakers join a growing roster of companies, including the Detroit 3 and Porsche, in discontinuing the longtime industry practice of monthly sales reporting.

The French automaker said it appointed Luca de Meo, formerly the head of VW Group's Seat brand, as its new CEO, effective July 1. He will replace interim CEO Clotilde Delbos.