Among the early consignments for the RM Auctions 2015 Arizona sale in January is this 1955 Chrysler C-300, which will be offered without reserve. Get all the latest car business news in the Executive Briefing.    -RM Auctions photo      

Today’s headlines: 

+   As part of its spinoff from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2015, Ferrari will transfer $2.8 billion in cash to the parent company. More at Bloomberg.com.

+   From a list of finalists including the Honda Fit, BMW 2 Series, and Ford Mustang, Motor Trend magazine has named the Volkswagen Golf its 2015 Car of the Year. More at Motor Trend. 

+   Ford has unveiled the Everest SUV, a full-size body-on-frame vehicle assembled in Thailand for the Asia Pacific market. More at Drive.com of Australia.

+   Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt, 79, is recuperating after successful triple bypass heart surgery in Houston. More at The Indianapolis Star. 

+   According to BMW sales chief Ian Robertson, the sales boom in luxury SUVs and crossovers has largely displaced the sports car category. More at Autoblog.

+   Following protests, General Motors CEO Mary Barra  has declined the Katharine Graham Award from the National Women’s History Museum. More at CNN Money. 

+   Volkswagen AG management has taken steps to introduce United Auto Workers representation at its Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant. More at Reuters. 

+   At the RM Auctions Arizona 2015 sale on Jan. 15-16, early offerings include a 1988 Porsche 959 and a 1993 Bugatti EB110 GT. More at Sports Car Digest. 

+   Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn has urged FIA president Jean Todt to step in and address the cost crisis facing the small teams in Formula One. More at Racer. 

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