Powered by a CNG-electric extended-range powertrain, the Opel Monza coupe concept will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.
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+ General Dynamics has landed a seven-year, $562 million deal to build ground vehicles for the United States military’s Special Operations Command. More here at Reuters.
+ Chrysler and Jeep are closing in on an agreement to produce Jeep vehicles in China in a joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group. More here at the Detroit Free Press.
+ Floyd Ganassi, father of team owner Chip Ganassi and a beloved figure in racing paddocks, has passed away at 87. More here at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
+ Opel will revive the Monza nameplate with a new gullwing coupe concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. More here at The Detroit Bureau.
+ Tesla Motors is studying plant sites in Europe and Asia for its planned mass-market battery electric car. More here at Bloomberg.com.
+ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reviewing its policies on publicizing fine amounts paid by automakers. More here at The Detroit News.
+ Geely and Volvo, now owned by the same Chinese parent company, will introduce jointly developed models wearing Geely badging for the China home market in 2015. More here at Autoblog.
+ IndyCar is studying a move outside North America for 2015 with a possible off-shore winter series, says president of operations Derrick Walker. More here at Autosport.
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I wish I would be there in Frankfurt when they open the gullwings. They must use a cherry picker.
That door is huge. But overall I think the Monza looks quite good.