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FCA says Q4 net income surged 61%

Fiat Chrysler said fourth-quarter net profit rose 61 per cent to US$1.47 billion with revenue advancing six per cent to US$34.7 billion. 
Automakers
FCA to idle Brampton, Ont., assembly plant for 2 weeks

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to extend holiday downtime at two North American plants, including the Brampton, Ont., factory that builds the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, as the automaker aligns production with demand.
Retail
New platform, altered body, same Soul

While other boxy designs have come and gone — Scion xB, Nissan Cube, Honda Element — the Kia Soul has built longevity through loyalty.
Canada
Hyundai fortifies top of light truck lineup with Palisade
The Palisade is the latest addition to Hyundai's campaign to rework its car-heavy lineup with a batch of new, redesigned or freshened light trucks. Hyundai's biggest utility vehicle to date, the Palisade rides on a new chassis, goes on sale next summer and will be produced in Ulsan, Korea.
Canada
Toyota platform helps unshackle RAV4
Chief engineer Yoshikazu Saeki said he wanted to bring the latest RAV4 back to the essence of a utility vehicle: a multipurpose option that can handle adverse road conditions and still make its passengers feel safe.
Cars & Concepts
Toyota pumps mojo into redesigned Corolla
The revamped 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan will hit the streets on a new platform and with a more powerful engine option and edgier design that gives off a more athletic look. The Corolla faces persistent headwinds in a market shifting to light trucks.
Canada
Honda sharpens aim for redesigned Insight, prices it below $30,000
Honda must find a patch of real estate in the marketplace where the Insight doesn't cannibalize Honda's Accord Hybrid or Clarity plug-in hybrid. Honda Canada said Monday the Insight starts at $29,645, including delivery.
Canada
Kia picks Canada chief to head U.S. unit
Kia Motors said SeugKyu (Sean) Yoon, its top executive in Canada, has been named CEO of Kia Motors America.
Cars & Concepts
Kia plans sporty, Stingerlike overhaul for 3rd-gen Forte
Kia is redrawing the third-generation Forte compact sedan — the automaker's most popular vehicle in Canada in 2017 — with a sporty, Stingerlike overhaul.
Canada
Facebook updates ad features to convert mobile shoppers
Facebook has updated two of the platform's ad tools to better serve the auto industry in its quest to reach mobile shoppers.
Canada
Plan ahead to help daughters become dealers
In this Q&A, the head of GM's Women's Retail Network, which operates in the United States, Canada and Germany, discusses father-to-daughter dealership succession issues and more.
Canada
The bumper ad: Gone in 6 seconds
Who needs a 30-second spot when you can get your point across in six seconds? Some dealers are beginning to experiment with the concept.
Canada
How auto dealers can make videos that stand out
Before dealerships invest in TV campaigns, they should consider testing video ideas on less costly digital platforms, such as YouTube and Facebook, to see how consumers respond, experts say.
Canada
BMW's Canada stores to get new Reynolds setup
BMW Group Canada will convert all of its franchised stores in Canada to Reynolds and Reynolds' Windows-based ERA-IGNITE dealership management system.
Canada
Stars align for Nissan's 'Rogue One' promotion
Nissan's partnership with Disney's Lucasfilm started with a little serendipity: the shared name “Rogue.” But to make the promotion work would require a much heavier lift.