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+ Michael Simco, global VP of design at General Motors since 2016, will retire in July, when current Cadillac chief of design Bryan Nesbitt takes over the top styling post. More at the Detroit Free Press.
+ China’s auto exports are estimated to slow significantly this year after holding the export crown for a second year in 2024, with no growth predicted for electric vehicles. More at Reuters.
+ Honda revealed the company’s newest electric vehicles, the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV, that are set to be produced in 2026 at a multibillion-dollar manufacturing complex in Ohio. More at CNBC.
+ Reportedly, Ford is actively exploring the launch of a prototype sports racing program with an entry in the LMDh category in the IMSA SportsCar Championship. More at Racer.
+ Ram unveiled its updated 2025 heavy-duty pickups with more powerful Cummins turbo diesel engines, with returning brand CEO Tim Kuniskis making a surprise appearance. More at The Detroit News.
+ Scout Motors strategy director Ryan Decker says the off-road capable EV brand plans to design its vehicles so that owners can perform their own simple repairs in the field. More at The Drive.
+ Barrett-Jackson will offer 53 familiar vehicles in American pop culture from the Dr. Stewart Berkowitz collection, including a Barris-built Batmobile replica, at its Scottsdale sale. More at Old Cars.
+ A Delaware judge has officially approved a $1 billion settlement in a lawsuit brought by Tesla shareholders against the company’s board members over bonuses and stock options. More at CBT News.
+ Four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves will attempt to qualify for the 2025 Daytona 500 in February as the featured driver in Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 program. More at Fox Sports.
+ Stellantis plans to bolster the Chrysler brand’s all-minivan lineup in 2026 with a new Pacifica EV and a crossover based on the Halcyon concept, says Chrysler CEO Christine Fuell. More at Car and Driver.
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