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Four Proven Ways to Source Cars and Stay Profitable with Xtime

The automotive industry is facing serious supply chain challenges. But with the right strategies and technologies, you can overcome vehicle inventory shortages and stay profitable. Download the guide and learn new ways to overcome supply chain challenges.

By By COX Automotive • Oct. 28, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 28

Tesla Model Y #1 In Europe & China; VW Says Parts Shortages the New Norm; Nissan Reveals SEMA Concepts

Oct. 28, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Dodge Muscles Its Way to Top of Most-Seen TV Ads Chart

The Dodge ad had the most airings but the lowest estimated TV spend of the five spots in iSpot.tv’s weekly ranking.

By Wards Staff • Oct. 28, 2022

Analyst: China Ahead in Overcoming COVID, Microchip Shortages

“The Chinese don’t want to build only in China. They want to build in the rest of the world,” says Joseph McCabe, president and CEO of AutoForecast Solutions in Chester Springs, PA.

By Roger Schreffler • Oct. 28, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 27

Ford & VW Drop AV Partner; Ford Axing the Fiesta; Lordstown Starts Public Charging Tests

Oct. 27, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 26

Lotus Reveals 1st Electric Model; Nissan Ariya Driving Impressions; Mercedes Quits Russian Market

Oct. 26, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 25

Corvette EV Coming in 2026; Toyota Reveals New EV; Honda Opens Battery Swapping Station for Motorcycles

Oct. 25, 2022

Breaking Down Silos for Digital Transformation Success

It’s important to evaluate what existing technology is working, and what’s needed from a people and process standpoint, and only then do you think about deploying a new technology. It’s important to really leverage what you have.

By Richard Lebovitz • Oct. 25, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 24

Toyota Backtracks on Hybrid Strategy; China Faces EV Price War; Tesla Changes Build Strategy

Oct. 24, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 21

GMC Sierra EV Unveiled; Tesla Aims to Build 50,000 Semis; OEMs to Spend More Than $1 Trillion On EVs

Oct. 21, 2022

Bring F&I, Sales Processes to Service and Watch Profits Jump

Service menus, multi-point inspections and tracking technician productivity can increase sales and customer satisfaction.

By Nancy Dunham • Oct. 21, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 20

Tesla Developing Cheaper, Next-Gen EV Platform; GM Considers Baby Hummer; New EV Charger Much Faster

Oct. 20, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 19

Hyundai Reveals New Grandeur Sedan; Tesla #1 In BEV Sales in Germany; Car Inventory Piling Up in China

Oct. 19, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 18

BYD Almost Worth More Than GM & Ford Combined; Celestiq Utilizes Megacastings; Rolls Reveals Its 1st EV

Oct. 18, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 17

Jeep Unveils New Avenger BEV; MINI EV Production Moves to China; Mercedes Reveals Electric EQE SUV

Oct. 17, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 14

Lucid Rolls Out OTA Update; VW Group BEV Sales Keep Growing; ZF’s New Electric Axle for Pickup Trucks

Oct. 14, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 13

Honda & Sony EV Coming in 2026; Polestar Reveals 1st All-Electric SUV; Tesla Adopts New Emergency Flashers

Oct. 13, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 12

New Mustang Will Be More Difficult To Tune; All Hyundais to Get OTA Updates; BMW M2 Gets Power Boost

Oct. 12, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 11

Energy Crisis Could Cripple EU Production; GM Creates New Division for Charging; VW Wants Less Humans in Plants

Oct. 11, 2022

Rivian’s Recall Only Latest Blow to Share Price

Rivian issues a recall of nearly all of vehicles it has produced over a faulty bolt impacting the vehicles’ suspension.

By David Kiley • Oct. 10, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 10

Legacy ICE Specs Hurt EV Design; The Grid Can Handle All Those EVs; Tesla Uses Tribal Land as Legal Loophole

Oct. 10, 2022

It’s October and Cybersecurity Is Scarier Than Halloween!

Auto-ISAC launches its October Cybersecurity Awareness Month videos.

By Steve Bell • Oct. 10, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 7

U.S. Opens Cobalt Mine; Tesla to Ship 1st Semis to Pepsi; Hyundai Hotel Powered by IONIQ 5s

Oct. 7, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 6

Stellantis CPO Has 10-Year-Old Cars w/ 120,000 Miles; Using Acoustics to Improve Aero; Porsche Praises Mercedes

Oct. 6, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Oct. 5

Scout Brand Name Outscores Rivian; Does Tesla Really Have a Delivery Problem?; VW Considers More IPOs

Oct. 5, 2022