The 2015 Acura TLX will make its official debut at the New York Auto Show next month, boasting tight styling and a choice of 2.4L I4 and 3.6L V6 powerplants. Get all the latest car biz news in the Executive Briefing.
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+ A U.S. federal judge has signed off on Toyota’s record $1.2 billion settlement in the unintended acceleration case. More at Reuters.
+ Michigan supplier Visteon Corp. will sell its stake in Duckyang of Korea, continuing to wind down its business in auto interior components. More at Crain’s Detroit Business.
+ Honda has reported two milestones, the production of 20 million vehicles in the USA and 10 million Accords in its Marysville, OH assembly plant. More at USA Today.
+ IndyCar has revamped its season points system, awarding double points for 500-mile events including the Indy 500. More at National Speed Sport News.
+ General Motors has appointed a vice president of product safety, Jeff Boyer, who will oversee the company’s ignition recall investigation. More at The Detroit News.
+ The 2014 Nissan Rogue has been named a Top Safety Pick Plus by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. More at Left Lane News.
+ Toyota will resume production at its auto factories in India on March 24, ending a lockout over a wage dispute with union workers. More at Businessweek.
+ Acura will unveil its new 2015 TLX sedan at the New York Auto Show next month. More at the New York Daily News.
+ The Red Bull Formula One team has appealed Daniel Ricciardo’s disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix due to an alleged fuel flow infraction. More at BBC Sport.
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