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Legacy Automakers Have Stopped Growing
Even though legacy automakers report billions in profits every year, their revenue is stuck in a rut. And that’s a key reason why their stock prices stink.
By John McElroy • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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BMW M Takes Wraps Off XM High-Performance PHEV
The first gasoline-electric plug-in hybrid model from BMW’s M performance division takes aim at the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid and Ferrari Purosangue.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Did You Hear? Advertising on Streaming Audio Works
Refocusing your digital advertising strategy to include streaming audio can be a great new way to reach potential car shoppers, even those in the consideration stage.
By Jeff Allen • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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Mercedes-AMG C63 S PHEV Outmuscles V-8 Predecessor
The German performance sedan swaps out a traditional V-8 for a Formula 1-inspired plug-in hybrid drivetrain with significantly more power.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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VW Launches Alexa-Guided Test Drives
Dealers look forward to shoppers' response to the new test drives, but concerns arise about sapping the “personal experience” from the car-buying process.
By Nancy Dunham • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Ford Building Multibillion-Dollar Electric-Vehicle Complex
BlueOval City will assemble an all-electric pickup truck, likely branded as an F-Series. SK On, will manufacture EV batteries for Ford and Lincoln vehicles at a separate plant within the complex.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Stellantis Investing in Electrified Gearboxes, Sustainability
In the past four years, Stellantis has invested more than €5 billion ($4.9 billion) in Italian operations for new products and manufacturing sites. The company says it also provides training to reskill and upskill its employees.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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Honda’s ‘Determined’ Still No.1 in Auto Ad TV Impressions
NFL programming impact falls from last week but still remains the leading source of ad impressions, according to iSpot.tv.
By Wards Staff • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Volvo Cars CEO Says EX90 BEV Will Set High Bar for Safety
Chief among the EX90’s technology is its comprehensive suite of sensors normally seen only on fully autonomous test mules so far. The suite will include cameras, radars, ultrasonic sensors and lidar in the car’s roofline.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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General Motors, Hertz Cut Deal for Record BEV Fleet Purchase
The Hertz contracts represent the largest purchase of BEVs by a fleet customer to date, according to a joint announcement by the companies.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Volvo Trucks Begins Production of Heavy Battery-Electrics
The truck maker is launching series production of electric versions of its most important product range of heavy-duty trucks including Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Honda Tops Week 1 of NFL TV Ad Blitz
Estimated spending on auto TV ads spiked 260% among the top five most-viewed commercials, according to iSpot.tv.
By Wards Staff • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Jeep Celebrates Past, Looks to Electrified Future at Detroit Auto Show
The first-ever electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers 56 MPGe and 25 miles of all-electric range. The PHEV system delivers 375 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque and can tow 6,000 lbs.
By Drew Winter • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Chrysler 300 Goes Out With Big Hemi V-8
Chrysler brand CEO Chris Feuell speaks of the 300’s “iconic legacy” yet suggests its time is up “as we transform Chrysler with a fully electrified future.”
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Stellantis Looks to Africa to Grow Used-Car Sales
The automaker group has teamed up with Africar Group to launch sales activities of that company’s new subsidiary, Auto24, a direct-to-consumer used-car company.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Lincoln Adds High-Tech Enhancements to 2023 Corsair
As Lincoln’s top-selling utility vehicle, Corsair is bringing new clients to the Ford luxury brand with more than 50% of sales coming from conquests, officials say.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Mercedes-Benz Vans, Rivian Plan Battery-Electric Van JV
The partnership envisions a joint venture manufacturing company to operate a factory in Europe producing large electric vans for both Mercedes Benz Vans and Rivian, starting within a “few years,” the companies say.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Honda, GM, Toyota Ramping Up U.S. Battery Production
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and Korea’s LG Energy Solution, says its new battery-cell plant in Ohio has started operations.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Honda ‘Determined’ to Air Most-Watched Auto Ad
Subaru, with two ads on the list, gets the highest creative ratings, according to iSpot.tv’s Ace Metrix.
By Wards Staff • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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Jeep Doubles Down on Electrification, and Then Some
Jeep promises BEVs will account for half of U.S. sales and all in Europe by 2030.
By Gary Witzenburg • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Chevrolet to Add Equinox CUV to Battery-Electric Lineup
With a starting price of about $30,000 for the base 1LT version, the Equinox is expected to be the most affordable BEV in its class, says Scott Bell, Chevrolet global vice president.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Renault Trucks Will Give New Life to Old Parts
The automaker says it has been investing in its circular economy over the past five years, applying a three-pronged approach that consists of regenerating, repurposing and recycling trucks.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Battery-Electric Panamera to Join Porsche Lineup in 2026
The battery-electric luxury liftback will share Porsche’s Scaleable Systems Platform Sport with the second-generation Taycan and newly announced K1 crossover-style SUV.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Nano-Silicon Startup Says Set to Boost Production
Ionic Mineral Technologies says demand for its nano-silicon material is on the rise as automakers seek to extend range in next-gen lithium-ion batteries.
By David Zoia • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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UAW Wins Shirt Skirmish But Still Hasn’t Organized Tesla
CEO Elon Musk has said Tesla can hire and retain workers in the current, very tight labor market only by paying and treating them well, and he is not concerned about having a union vote at the electric-car maker.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 6, 2022
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