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Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 25

Holy Moly! $70,000 For a VW ID. Buzz?; Russian Invasion Will Hurt Auto Industry; Big Oil Is Going Electric

Feb. 25, 2022

Sustainability Push to Drive Big Changes in Supply Chain Logistics

The third revolution in the movement of goods and services now is at hand with the new emphasis on sustainable delivery that conserves resources and pays heed to the societal impact of freight transport, says Automotive Futures Managing Director Bruce Belzowski.

By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 25, 2022

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Automotive Manufacturing

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

By WardsAuto staff

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 24

Tesla Adding Plant in China; USPS Commits to Ugliest Truck Ever; Wrangler 4xe Best Selling PHEV in U.S.

Feb. 24, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 23

German Greens Sue to Block Tesla’s Giga Berlin; UAW Workers Earn $1.5 Billion; Cummins Buys Meritor

Feb. 23, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 22

Look for Massive EV Exports from China; Could VW Spin Off Porsche?; Tech Details on Ford’s Ranger Raptor

Feb. 22, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 18

Mustang Mach-E Dethrones Tesla Model 3; China Cuts Subsidies & EV Sales Plummet; Driving Ford’s E-Transit

Feb. 18, 2022

Russia Downplays Trade Sanctions’ Impact on Auto Industry

Sanctions may curtail U.S. imports of equipment and machinery used in the manufacture of auto parts. In that case, Russian automakers likely would obtain similar equipment from the European Union and China, analysts say.

By Eugene Gerden • Feb. 18, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 17

Average Porsche Taycan Buyer in China Only 30; EU Car Sales Plummet to Lowest Ever; GM Wants to Make Tanks

Feb. 17, 2022

Congressional Panel Weighs Bill to Boost U.S. Chip Production

Enactment of the bill would be a major victory for the auto industry, which has actively promoted the idea of making more semiconductors in the U.S. to circumvent the shortages that have hobbled production for months.

By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 17, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 16

Car Dealers Rip Off U.S. Consumers; Headlamps Are Exhibit #1 For Red Tape; EVs May Cause Overcapacity

Feb. 16, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 15

Kiss Lexus’ Spindle Grille Goodbye; Polestar Decides to Glue Cars Together; Jeep Meridian Aimed at India

Feb. 15, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 14

Lambo Wants to Keep ICEs; OEMs Put the Squeeze on Suppliers; USPS Decision to Stick with ICE Fleet Flawed

Feb. 14, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 11

Mach-E Doubles Mustang Sales; High Prices Opens Door For Chinese Cars; Bridgestone Expands Beyond Tires

Feb. 11, 2022

Facing Direct-Sales Disrupters, Car Dealers Can Stay Relevant

Dealers who embrace a tech-first culture “are dominating and taking share from those who have not adapted or evolved,” says Cars.com CEO Alex Vetter.

By Steve Finlay • Feb. 11, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 10

“Freedom Convoy” Closes Car Plants; Where OEMs Will Get the Billions to Invest in EVs; Alfa Romeo Styling Lessons

Feb. 10, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 9

Tesla Pioneers New Assembly Technique, GM Dramatically Ramps Up EV Production, Biden Finally Says “Tesla”

Feb. 9, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 8

Volvo Copies Tesla’s Castings; Alfa Romeo Tonale One Cute Ute; GM Delays Next-Gen Colorado & Canyon

Feb. 8, 2022

Auto Inspire Interview: Seunghee Oh, Director, Exterior Design at Fisker

Women have made big strides in the automotive design world, but are noticeably absent from the most-competitive, high-visibility jobs in exterior design.Seunghee Oh is one of the few that have risen to the top.

By Drew Winter • Feb. 8, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 7

Want A Ford? Get Ready to Wait; Why Automakers Want Legacy Chips; Dongfeng Copies Hummer Design

Feb. 7, 2022

Transformation of Mobility is About Holistic Approaches

The broad term “transformation of mobility” encompasses new business models, political support, new urban concepts and much more. It will be crucial to embrace this complexity and integrate it into daily work, regardless of your role in the automotive industry.

By Josef Wuensch • Feb. 7, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 4

U.S. Post Office Pressured to Buy EVs; Problems with PHEV Emissions; Tesla to Build Cathode Factory

Feb. 4, 2022

Automotive Innovation Enters a New Era

The announcements at CES mark a critical inflection point for electric vehicles, signaling the on-ramp to the mainstream EV interstate. Much is left to be settled over which automaker will ultimately lead the market, but it’s clear consumers are the real winner.

By Jeff Phillips • Feb. 4, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 3

Why GM Sees a Profitable 2022; UAW Cleared for Direct Elections; Jeep Gladiator Shocking Sales Results

Feb. 3, 2022

Most Top-Ranked Auto Ads Pass on NFL Playoffs

NFL football programming drove the majority of impressions for automaker ads during the regular season and playoffs. But of last week’s five most-seen ads, only one targeted the weekend’s conference championships to drive impressions in any meaningful way.

By Jim Irwin • Feb. 3, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 2

Ultra Powerful Aston Martin DBX707; New Scandals Involving EV Startups; January U.S. Car Sales Not Good

Feb. 2, 2022