The Grand Wagoneer, one of Jeep's storied nameplates, is being resurrected as a tech-laden, plug-in hybrid concept that includes the industry's first passenger infotainment screen in an SUV.

U.S. District Judge Paul Borman ruled that new evidence GM brought in its amended complaint was "too speculative." The automaker said it will appeal the ruling.

FCA said GM's attempt to revive a federal racketeering case that a judge dismissed in July with new claims of bribery and corporate espionage is "meritless and should be denied."

The automaker took a hit as its plants around the world closed for weeks to reduce spread of the coronavirus, but despite this, its North American operations contributed a small profit despite lost production due to the pandemic.

A preliminary prospectus filed Friday reveals talks between the companies were halted twice, once when FCA proposed a merger with Renault in May 2019 and again three months later when there was a disagreement between the automakers on the amount of the pre-merger distribution to FCA's shareholders.

Fiat Chrysler and PSA said the Stellantis name "will be used exclusively at the group level, as a corporate brand" and that the names and the logos of the group's constituent brands will remain unchanged.

Sproule, 51, told Automotive News his last day is Friday. He decided he wanted to do something different with his life and pursue other interests. He began his stint on Feb. 3.

Most salaried employees globally will have to give up 20 percent of their pay for three months. CEO Mike Manley will have his salary cut by half. Nineteen other top execs will take a 30 percent hit.

The employees are the first U.S. auto plant workers known to have died after contracting the virus.

A technical support worker at the automaker's U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills died after testing positive for COVID-19, reports said.

GM and Fiat Chrysler said the shutdowns will begin today, while Ford’s will take place Thursday. Other automakers are following suit throughout North America as coronavirus fears spread.

In a letter to employees outlining actions to combat the spread of the coronavirus, CEO Mike Manley said: "Clearly we are now moving beyond regional hotspots and into planning for how this will impact every area of our business across the world."

Fiat Chrysler posted record earnings in North America in the fourth quarter but its profit fell in Europe.

Fiat Chrysler laid out six points that it believes make GM's lawsuit, alleging bribery of union officials, worthy of dismissal.

Fiat Chrysler agreed to a pay package providing a typical U.S. factory employee $29,500 in wage increases and bonuses over the next four years.