Fiat Chrysler has shuffled its executives for North America at several key brands. Tim Kuniskis, who shepherded Dodge is again leading passenger car brands in North America for FCA U.S. Jim Morrison, who led the Ram brand in North America, moves over to head Jeep, where he will be responsible for sales, marketing and strategic operations.

Reid Bigland, head of U.S. sales for Fiat Chrysler and the Ram brand, claims the company has retaliated against him for cooperating with a federal investigation into the company's sales reporting practices, and slashed his pay by approximately 90 percent.

Since succeeding Sergio Marchionne as CEO last summer, Mike Manley has largely untangled Fiat Chrysler's organizational chart, delegated critical duties and infused its leadership council with new blood.

Jeep is a titan in the U.S., but there's plenty of room for growth in other markets. Jeep's new chief, Christian Meunier, who joins the brand from Infiniti, will bring global experience at a time when Jeep is expanding.

After less than half a year at the helm of Audi of America, President Mark Del Rosso has stepped down, effective immediately. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Chief Operating Officer Cian O'Brien.

Former Nissan executive Jose Munoz is in negotiations to become global COO of Hyundai in South Korea and head of Hyundai Motor America, three people familiar with the plan said.

Fiat Chrysler rejected an approach earlier this year from PSA to combine the two automakers, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Fiat Chrysler said fourth-quarter net profit rose 61 percent to $1.47 billion with revenue advancing 6 percent to $34.7 billion.