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 automaker has agreed to an updated settlement over a 2012 class-action lawsuit concerning Focus and Fiesta sedans with faulty transmissions. A prior settlement was challenged on the grounds it did not compensate enough owners.

A settlement in the birthplace of the U.S. auto industry, experts say, could serve as a template for similar cases in other states and pave the way for other startups to sidestep dealers.

Ford said the "remeasurement loss" on pension and retirement liabilities is expected to reduce its quarterly net income by about $1.7 billion, although Ford said it will not impact its total adjusted earnings.

Kariem, formerly director of Region 1D, replaces Rory Gamble, who last year was named president of the union.

The Center for Automotive Research estimates Fiat Chrysler will see the sharpest rise between now and 2023, from $55 per hour to $66 per hour, while GM's hourly labor cost will rise from $63 to $71 and Ford's hourly costs will jump from $61 now to $69 in 2023.

Federal agents are reportedly investigating a tip that President Rory Gamble and former VP Jimmy Settles accepted bribes, but both deny the allegations

The Detroit News reported that investigators are looking into a tip that Rory Gamble and former UAW-Ford Vice President Jimmy Settles accepted kickbacks, although the union denies anything improper took place.

New charges filed against Vance Pearson, 58, indicate that prosecutors expect him to plead guilty, potentially helping them strengthen cases against former UAW Presidents Gary Jones and Dennis Williams.

Ford, the last automaker to report, came in with a 1.3 percent drop for the fourth quarter. That put total light-vehicle sales for the industry at 17.1 million for 2019, the fifth-straight year above 17 million.

The EV maker ends 2019 with momentum as it attempts to expand in China and the U.S. in 2020. Challenges include increased EV competition in the U.S. and growth in China.

Allan Young overhauled the customer experience and improved brand consideration across the region by focusing on impressing musicians, artists and other influencers who otherwise wouldn't consider Ford.