Detroit automakers such as GM have plans to bring back hybrids to the market, feeding customer demand for a bridge to all-electric powertrains. BorgWarner's CEO kept details around hybrid quoting activity close to the vest.

FedEx is expanding its fleet of zero-emissions vehicles with the addition of 150 Blue Arc battery powered vans. Built by Michigan's Shyft Group, the vans can travel as much as 225 miles between charges.

Under the agreement with Hyundai Motor Co., Aptiv will not be required to fund the joint venture in the future, while Hyundai will provide additional funding.

Larger vehicles are more likely to cause injuries in crashes because of their greater mass, and the victims are often outside the vehicle.

Federico Kochlowski has replaced Michael Goebel as CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, which operates the 6,100-employee plant in Vance, Ala.

Sonic Automotive President Jeff Dyke said the group won't open any EchoPark stores this year.