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Volkswagen Receives €7.5 Billion Offer for Lamborghini
A Swiss-Anglo investment consortium seeks acquisition of the Italian supercar manufacturer despite “not for sale” rhetoric from parent company Audi.
By Greg Kable • May 25, 2021 -
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BMW to Unveil All-New iX, i4 BEVs June 1
BMW describes the iX as the company’s technology flagship, bringing together the latest developments in electrification, connectivity, design and services. The 4-door i4 Gran Coupé boasts sporty looks and driving dynamics, the automaker says.
By Jim Irwin • May 25, 2021 -
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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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JV to Bring More of Ford’s EV Supply Chain In-House
Ford and SK Innovation’s joint venture, called BlueOvalSK, targets annual battery production of 60 GWh annually by 2025, which is enough capacity for about 600,000 vehicles.
By Chris Teague • May 25, 2021 -
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UzAvtoMotors Ready to Expand Chevrolet Range in Russia
The automaker says the Chevrolet Tracker crossover is expected to be one of the first new models to be manufactured at the Uzbek plant. Trackers currently in the market are imported to Uzbekistan from China, priced at $15,800.
By Eugene Gerden • May 24, 2021 -
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Toyota Again Has Best Relations With Suppliers, Study Shows
Automakers pay close attention to the Plante Moran study because positive supplier relations benefit OEMs with better pricing, more investment in innovation and technology, more sharing of technology and better supplier support.
By Jim Irwin • May 24, 2021 -
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Lamborghini Plans All-PHEV Lineup by 2025; BEV to Follow
Stephan Winkelmann, president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, says the commitment to an electric future will be met with the same enthusiasm the company has applied to its internal-combustion engines.
By Paul Myles • May 21, 2021 -
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EV6 CUV to Lead Kia’s Charge Into Electrified Future
The EV6 will be the first Kia to use the E-GMP platform, which also can be found in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and future EVs from these brands and Genesis. Kia says the E-GMP is the world’s first 800V, multi-charging architecture.
By Sebastian Blanco • May 21, 2021 -
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Lincoln Halts Nissan’s Reign Atop Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The first-place ad for the week of May 10 promotes Lincoln’s family of utility vehicles, which provide “comfort in the extreme,” actor Matthew McConaughey says in voiceover.
By Jim Irwin • May 20, 2021 -
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Porsche Launching 631-hp Cayenne Turbo Coupe
Set to be revealed at the end of June ahead of planned North American deliveries later this year, the new Porsche model is described as the most powerful Cayenne to feature a non-electrified powertrain yet.
By Greg Kable • May 19, 2021 -
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Mobile Drive Joins Foxconn, Stellantis In-Cabin Digital Tech
The new entity will combine the auto group’s global vehicle design and engineering expertise with Foxconn’s global development in the rapidly changing software and hardware realms of smartphones and consumer electronics.
By Paul Myles • May 19, 2021 -
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GM’s Pontiac Stamping Plant to Get $40M Investment
GM says the money it plans to spend in Pontiac will be used to renovate the existing facility and install new, highly flexible fabrication machinery and presses to support future electric vehicle production and various product applications.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 18, 2021 -
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Hyundai Schedules Virtual Premiere of Ioniq 5 BEV
The Ioniq 5 will offer up to 300 miles (483 km) of driving range and a Vehicle-to-Load function allowing users to freely use or charge electric devices, such as electric bicycles, scooters or camping equipment out of the vehicle, Hyundai says.
By Jim Irwin • May 17, 2021 -
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Hyundai to Build EVs in U.S. Under $7.4B Spending Plan
Hyundai and Kia will monitor market conditions and the U.S. government’s EV policy as they finalize plans to enhance their U.S. production facilities and gradually expand local EV production.
By Jim Irwin • May 14, 2021 -
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Nissan, Brie Larson Top Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart – Again
According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, the Nissan spot scored above the norm for the auto industry for attention, likability and consumer desire.
By Jim Irwin • May 13, 2021 -
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Refreshed ’22 VW Tiguan Arrives This Fall
Volkswagen announces a series of meaningful upgrades for the refreshed ’22 Tiguan that will go on sale in September, including a consolidated top trim level that offers better value.
By Tom Murphy • May 12, 2021 -
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Electric Porsche Macan Prototype Hits the Road
The battery-electric midsize CUV will be sold alongside gasoline-powered Macan models from 2023.
By Greg Kable • May 11, 2021 -
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Ford to Reveal All-Electric F-150 Lightning May 19
The reveal will take place at 9:30 p.m. EDT May 19 and will be broadcast live with more than 30 ways to watch across physical and digital platforms, including the Ford Facebook and YouTube channels, Twitter and key national publications.
By Jim Irwin • May 10, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils T-Class Multipurpose Vehicles
The MPV will come with gasoline, diesel and battery-electric drivetrains and goes on sale in Europe in 2022. North American sales are not planned.
By Greg Kable • May 10, 2021 -
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GM Expanding Canada Ops For EV Delivery Vans
GM will build electric vans for Federal Express in Ingersoll, ON, for its Bright Drop commercial vehicle venture. The Oshawa plant now being renovated will begin building fullsize pickups late this year rather than in the first part of 2022, Barra says.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 6, 2021 -
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EPA Rates VW Taos CUV at 31 MPG Combined
The EPA says buyers of the ’22 Taos front-wheel-drive model can save as much as $750 in fuel over five years compared to the national average new vehicle, while those who choose the AWD Taos can save as much as $250.
By Jim Irwin • May 6, 2021 -
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Ford Goes Off-Road With New Explorer Timberline SUV
The three-row Timberline will be a genuine off-road vehicle capable of handling rugged terrain, according to Lee Newcombe, Explorer marketing manager. It goes on sale this summer, with pricing starting at $45,765.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 5, 2021 -
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Nissan Holds Top Spot on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The No.1 ad for the week of April 26 is an upbeat commercial starring actress Brie Larson. She professes that driving used to be fun and “an act of inspiration,” and Nissan wants to bring that feeling back with a wide array of models suited for all terrains and drivers.
By Jim Irwin • May 5, 2021 -
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Ford Q1 Robust, But Chip Shortage Clouds Outlook
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the semiconductor shortage’s impact on production will continue to be felt well into second-half 2021 and could extend into 2022.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 30, 2021 -
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Rugged But Well-Mannered
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid can commute, climb rocks and ford streams as well as any other Wrangler – and do so more smoothly, quietly and fuel-efficiently, at least for the first 20-plus miles. And the motor’s strong instant torque is a bonus both on- and off-road.
By Gary Witzenburg • April 30, 2021 -
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Volkswagen China Building Third BEV Plant
Construction at Volkswagen Anhui, on the site of a former JAC plant, includes brownfield repurposing and increased capacity from the establishment of a new body shop area.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2021
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