A new Lincoln Continental concept will make its debut at the New York Auto Show this week, with a production version set to appear sometime in 2016. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   

Today’s headlines:

+   Ford chief executive Mark Fields earned $18.6 million in compensation for 2014 while his retiring predecessor Alan Mulally received $22 million, the company reported. More at Fox Business.

+   General Motors is consolidating all its Chevrolet advertising work at one agency, Detroit-based Commonwealth/McCann, the creator of Chevy’s Find New Roads campaign. More at the Detroit Free Press. 

+   In an effort to increase sales volume, Mercedes-Benz will introduce a mid-sized pickup in the next five years in markets outside the United States. More at Reuters. 

+   NASCAR Sprint Cup rookie Kyle Larson was forced to sit out this weekend’s event at Martinsville, VA after suffering a fainting spell (not yet diagnosed) at an autograph session. More at USA Today.

+   A new Lincoln Continental concept will make its debut at this week’s New York Auto Show, with a production version set to appear sometime in 2016. More at CNet.

+   Durr Systems, Inc., provider of paint and sealing robotics to the automakers, is centralizing its Detroit-area operations in a new $40 million facility in Southfield. More at Crain’s Detroit Business. 

+   The city of Irwindale, California approved plans to demolish 16-year-old Irwindale Speedway, making way for an outlet mall. More at Motor Trend. 

+   Honda Cars India will expand its plant in Tapukara Industrial Area, Rajasthan, investing $60.4 million and adding 600 workers. More at Automotive Business Review. 

+   A former Ford employee and military veteran who suffers post-traumatic stress disorder is suing the automaker for refusing to allow his service dog on the job. More at The Detroit News. 

+   A 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet with coachwork by Gangloff will headline the Bonhams Greenwich 2015 auction on May 31. More at Sports Car Digest.

+   Officials have banned GT3 cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit after a car became airborne and vaulted a fence, killing one spectator and injuring two more. More at Motorsport.com. 

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