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Fiat Chrysler recruits outsiders as Manley reshuffles

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 lands seasoned leader amid global expansion

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.
Audi U.S. chief Del Rosso resigns

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.
Hyundai poised to hire former Nissan exec Jose Munoz

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 PSA overtures, WSJ says

Fiat Chrysler rejected an approach earlier this year from PSA to combine the two automakers, The Wall Street Journal reported.
FCA says Q4 net income surged 61% to $1.47B

Fiat Chrysler said fourth-quarter net profit rose 61 percent to $1.47 billion with revenue advancing 6 percent to $34.7 billion.
Designer convinced Hyundai can become just as sexy as Alfa Romeo
Hyundai Motors vice president of design, SangYup Lee, wants to add an emotional touch to Hyundai products through designs that are just as "sexy" as Alfa Romeo.
Kia Motors America names Michael Cole as COO
Kia Motors America has handed the COO reins to Michael Cole, who had the same position for its European operation since November 2012.
Mazda picks up a slight German accent
While Mazda can't pass itself off as a luxury brand, the mix of quality, handling and design have proved potent enough to draw upscale U.S. consumers who drive German cruisers.
Hyundai Kona design inspired by Spartans and bulldogs
The designers of Hyundai's Kona took inspiration from Spartan helmets when devising the brand's small crossover. And even though the Kona will appear small when sharing the road with bulky SUVs, Hyundai wanted it to have a presence, like an English bulldog.
Hyundai Veloster gets more muscular
Hyundai is reviving its Veloster hatchback with a new platform and the brand's first-ever N performance model for the U.S. market, along with a more muscular design akin to a sport coupe.
Hyundai Nexo fuel cell crossover will be tech flagship
Hyundai's next-generation fuel cell vehicle, the Nexo, will boost range more than 30 percent over its predecessor and will be built on a dedicated platform.
Kia preps EV concept for CES
Kia will showcase an electric vehicle concept Monday during CES in Las Vegas.
BMW boycott sought by Jesse Jackson
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is calling for a boycott of BMW products because of a lack of diversity among its U.S. dealer body.
Toyota hires key U.S. marketing exec from VW
Toyota has named Volkswagen of America marketing executive Vinay Shahani its vice president of integrated marketing operations.