The investment will allow more production of the 5.3-liter V-8 engine for the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe and Suburban and the GMC Sierra.

The Ghosn incident is seen as serious enough to affect relations between Japan and Lebanon. The small Middle East country is dependent on overseas aid and for decades has walked a tightrope in a region where various powers have fought for control and influence.

Garrett's suit against Honeywell over asbestos liabilities comes as many nontraditional automotive suppliers work to establish their place in the industry amid its ongoing disruption.

While the two companies have yet to sign a formal agreement, they plan to target the China market first and consider exporting EVs later.

Hudson worked for power generator distributor Cummins Bridgeway from 2003 to 2014, when it was acquired by Cummins Inc., which makes engines and power-generation equipment.

A series of leadership shifts, including COO Kyle Birch's promotion to president of North America, will lead to more coordination between GM Financial and GM.

With Dane Parker at the helm of GM's sustainability efforts, the automaker slashed its manufacturing carbon intensity by 20 percent -- three years ahead of its goal.

Kariem, formerly director of Region 1D, replaces Rory Gamble, who last year was named president of the union.

CEO Herbert Diess told top managers that the German automaker needs to accelerate its transformation to avoid becoming another Nokia , which lost its dominance in the mobile phone market to Apple.

The Canadian auto supply giant said the stronger U.S. dollar, the sale of its fluid pressure and controls business and lower expected light vehicle production in Europe will impact revenue this year.