MCG Executive Briefing for May 17, 2013

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McLaren and Honda are looking to recapture some old magic as they reunite for the 2015 Formula 1 season. See this auto industry news and more in the Executive Briefing. photo by Stuart Seeger

 

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+   NASCAR veteran and Midwest short track legend Dick Trickle is dead at 71, the victim of an apparent suicide. More here at ESPN.

+  More Eco-Boost owners have filed suit against Ford, alleging that their 3.5L turbocharged pickups lose power without warning. More here at the Detroit Free Press.

+   Five compact crossover-utility vehicles have failed the new IIHS overlap impact test, with only the Subaru Forester earning a “good” rating. More here at NBC News.

+   Tesla Motors plans to raise $830 million in stock and convertible notes, using part of the proceeds to retire its Dept. of Energy loan. More here at USA Today.

+   Fiat is studying a move to the U.S for its headquarters following the completion of its planned merger with Chrysler, reports say. More here at The Detroit News.

+   General Motors and Nissan have inked a deal in which Chevrolet will market Nissan-built small commercial vans in the U.S. and Canda. More here at Yahoo! News.

+  Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2015 as engine supplier to McLaren, currently using Mercedes power.  More here at BBC Sport.

+   Toyota begins importing French-built Yaris compacts to the North American market this month. More here at Reuters.

 

For the previous Executive Briefing from May 6, click here.

 

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8 thoughts on “MCG Executive Briefing for May 17, 2013”

  1. Great McLaren photo, looks like Senna at Detroit. So sorry to learn of Trickle’s passing. RIP Mr. Trickle.

  2. I was very sad to hear about Dick Trickle’s death. I wish he could have reached out to someone.

      • I have never personally experienced a power interruption, but the motor will ping/rattle occasionally at low rpm/light throttle applications. 2012 F150.

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