Spoiler Alert: Toyota is teasing this image of the Furia concept’s rear deck lid in advance of the car’s official unveiling at the North American International Auto Show next month. This news and more in today’s Executive Briefing.
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+ Fiat is launching an ambitious, multi-billion dollar global expansion plan for Jeep with new platforms and nameplates. More here at Reuters.
+ General Motors is recalling 118,800 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups to correct missing secondary hood latches. More here at MSN Autos.
+ At the Detroit Auto Show on Jan. 14, Toyota will unveil its new Furia concept, which could become the next Corolla. More here at Edmunds.com.
+ Bridgestone’s Firestone brand has renewed its supply and marketing agreement with the Izod IndyCar Series through 2018. More here at National Speed Sport News.
+ GM is selling its historic Strasbourg, France transmission plant to Punch Metals International of Belgium. More here at Bloomberg.com.
+ American Suzuki will import a final batch of 2,500 automobiles to meet post-bankruptcy demand. More here at The Detroit News.
+ NASCAR and V8 Supercar star Marcos Ambrose will test the Daytona Prototype of Michael Shank Racing at the Roar Before the 24 on January 4-6. More here at Racer.
+ Formula 1 Tire supplier Pirelli says the teams are prepared for softer and more aggressive tire compounds in 2013. More here at Autosport.
For the previous Executive Briefing from Dec. 21, click here.