MCG Executive Briefing for January 20, 2014

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NASCAR is planning sweeping and controversial changes in the Sprint Cup series for 2014, including expanding the Chase format to 16 drivers. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.   -NASCAR photo by Getty Images  

 

 

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+   Nani Roma of Spain won the Dakar Rally over Stephane Peterhansel in a team-orders finish engineered by the X-raid Mini squad. More at USA Today.

+   General Motors CEO Mary Barra will earn up to $4.4 million in cash and stock in 2014, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. More at Reuters.

+   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is closing its long-running investigation of fire threats in 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs. More at The Detroit News.

+   Beam Charging will install 21 high-current Level II electric vehicle charging stations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. More at Automotive Business Review.

+   NASCAR is preparing to make radical changes to its points and playoffs formats in the Sprint Cup series for 2014. More at the Charlotte Observer.  

+   Toyota Motor Corp. has vowed to meet and surpass U.S. rules intended to lower carbon emissions and double fuel economy by 2025. More at Bloomberg.com.

+   The North American International Auto Show in Detroit drew 106,560 visitors on its opening day for the general public, a new first-day mark. More at MLive.

+   Bryan Clauson bested Kevin Swindell to win the annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa. More at Racin’ Today.

+   Portland mega-dealer Ron Tonkin, whose 17 retail stores included America’s oldest Ferrari dealership, has passed away at 82. More at The Oregonian.

+   American Axle reports that its order backlog for 2014-2016 has slipped to $900 million, compared to $1.25 million for the previous period. More at Crain’s Detroit Business.

+   McLaren Group Chairman Ron Dennis has been reappointed CEO at the McLaren Formula One organization, displacing Martin Whitmarsh. More at the UK Guardian.

For the previous Executive Briefing from January 17, click here.

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2 thoughts on “MCG Executive Briefing for January 20, 2014”

  1. The photo sums up NASCAR 2014. The 3 car is now driven by a little rich kid in a cowboy hat three sizes too big.

    • Nascar, aka spec racing, has become for me a waste of time to watch. The road courses and Bristol would be the only exception.

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