Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive got a big boost from one of its investors when Amazon. com announced it was ordering 100,000 electric vans.
With Ford Motor's stock at nearly a nine-year low. Chief Executive Jim Hackett sought to restore confidence among dealers.
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson will be replaced by Mary Barra - the first woman to lead a global automaker.
General Motors finance chief Chris Liddell is leaving the company.
Chrysler is hoping to catch its rivals off guard during the Super Bowl by running an unusual two-minute commercial.
