MCG Executive Briefing for February 14, 2014

2015-Ferrari-California-TThe 2015 Ferrari California T convertible/coupe hits the showrooms this fall sporting a 3.8-liter turbo V8 with 550+ hp. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. 

 

 

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+   General Motors is recalling nearly 800,000 Chevy Cobalt and Pontiac G3 models due to an ignition lock problem that that has been linked to six deaths. More at NBC News.

+   Bosch, GS Yuasa, and Mitsubishi have formed a joint venture in Germany to develop next-gen batteries for electric vehicles. More at the Automotive Business Review.

+   Ford will build the next-generation Edge mid-size crossover at its Oakville, Ontario plant southwest of Toronto. More at The Globe and Mail.

+   NASCAR star Kurt Busch says he is confident he will land a ride in this year’s Indianapolis 500. More at National Speed Sport News.

+   General Motors has pledged to restore the eight Corvettes damaged in a massive cave-in at the National Corvette Museum. More at the Detroit Free Press.

+   The family of Michael Schumacher has issued a statement stating that the seven-time F1 champion, who remains hospitalized in a coma following a ski accident, is “still in a waking-up process.” More at The UK Mirror.

+   Toyota is recalling 1.9 million hybrid vehicles to correct a software problem in their electronic control units. More at USA Today.

+   Chrysler is negotiating an incentive deal with the Canadian government on multi-billion dollar improvements to its plants in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario. More at Reuters.

+   NASCAR Sprint Cup star Jeff Gordon says he could retire if he wins a fifth championship this year. More at Motor Racing Network.

+   Ferrari has revealed the 2015 California T in advance of its full introduction at the Geneva Motor Show next month. More at the UK Telegraph.

For the previous Executive Briefing from February 10, click here.

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