Eric Soskin, the former Department of Transportation inspector general dismissed by President Donald Trump, said he is confident that the office's work will continue in his absence.
Strong consumer demand, aided by rising incentives, is pushing the market, but softer fleet deliveries will hold back the total.
Volkswagen is recalling 60,490 U.S. vehicles due to a failure to display the gear position that may result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not engaged.
The proposed directors both have close ties to the U.S. The move gives Chairman John Elkann, who is steering Stellantis while it searches for a new CEO to replace Carlos Tavares, a greater grip on the automaker.
Kia CEO Ho Sung Song said the carmaker may tease a concept of an affordable, mass-market entry, a possible EV1, as early as next year.