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Polestar 2 BEV Gets Design, Sustainability Updates

“In our program updates we want to take action on improvements that can make a positive sustainability impact quickly, rather than traditional midcycle facelifts,” says Fredrika Klarén, Polestar’s head of sustainability.

By Jim Irwin • April 29, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 28

VW Wants More U.S. EV Manufacturing; Ford Earnings Suggest More Cuts; Buyers Prefer Online Experience

April 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

Mahle Sees ICE As Weapon in Fighting Climate Change

Michael Frick, Mahle’s deputy chairman and chief financial officer, says the increased electrification of powertrains must be balanced by the reality that climate-warming emissions could increase if internal combustion does not feature in the drive for lower CO2.

By Paul Myles • April 28, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 27

GM Tantalizes EV Details; Will Ford & VW Make Mid-Size Pickup EVs?; Twitter Deal Tanks Tesla’s Stock

April 27, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 26

Ford Makes Long Commitment to ICEs; Honda Launching New EV Family; GM Mexico Workers Demand Raise

April 26, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 25

It’s Official: The Electric Corvette!; Lithium Shortage Threat To EV Market; Russia Lies About VW

April 25, 2022

New Russia Sanctions: Implications for U.S. and Global Manufacturers and Customers

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, which new sanctions should automotive companies pay attention to? GlobalAutoIndustry.com talks with Les Glick, attorney with Butzel Long and co-chair of their International Trade and Customs Specialty team.

April 25, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 22

Audi Wants to End PHEV Incentives; Renault May Merge ICE Ops w/ Geely; GM & Honda Plan New EV Platform

April 22, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 21

Musk Downplays 800v EVs; Lincoln’s Glorious EV Concept; Honda to Use GM’s Cruise Origin in Japan

April 21, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 20

EV Battery Cell Costs Jump +52%; BMW’s Stunning New 7 Series; China to Ax Free Plates for PHEVs

April 20, 2022

Rental Companies Struggle to Replenish Fleets Amid COVID

J.D. Power expects ongoing inventory challenges to impede rental car companies’ ability to operate effectively for the foreseeable future.

By David Paris • April 20, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 19

GM Ultium Batteries Can Be Upgraded; Stellantis Pulls the Plug on Russia; Penske Places Big E-Transit Order

April 19, 2022

Wards Intelligence Analyst of the Month | Drew Winter

For the month of April, we are highlighting the work of Drew Winter, Principal Analyst, Cockpit of the Future at Informa Tech Automotive Group. A veteran in the automotive industry, Winter made his first paychecks working summers in an automotive supplier plant. Upon graduating with a journalism degree, he started covering the automotive industry over three decades ago.

April 19, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 18

How GM Blew Launch of Bolt EV; Russian Auto Industry Collapsing Over Sanctions; Judge Hands Musk a Setback

April 18, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 15

BMW Won’t Commit to Full EV Lineup; Honda Axes Insight Hybrid; bZ4X Is Exactly What You’d Expect from Toyota

April 15, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 14

Honda & Sony’s EVs Won’t Be Hondas; Mercedes Concept Doubles EV Efficiency; VinFast Reveals U.S. Pricing

April 14, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 13

Why There’s Ethanol In Gasoline; More Info On GM’s Ultium Platform; Car Prices Are Causing Inflation

April 13, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 12

Honda Plans EV Onslaught; High Gas Prices Drive Consumers to EVs; GM & Ford Secure Battery Materials

April 12, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 11

Ukrainian Auto Supplier Defies Russia; Nissan To Make Solid State Batteries In-House; Taycan Service Interval = 2 Years

April 11, 2022

Industry-Watchers Scale Back 2022 U.S. Sales Forecasts

“This is a seller’s market,” says Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist and senior director-industry insights, for Cox Automotive.

By Jim Henry • April 11, 2022

Manufacturing and R&D: How did Mexico Become the Rising Star on the Global Stage?

Manufacturing and R&D: How did Mexico Become the Rising Star on the Global Stage? GlobalAutoIndustry.com talks with Gary Swedback, CEO of NAI Mexico and NAI PanAmericas, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm.

April 11, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 8

Musk Promises “Massive Wave Of New Products”; Renault To Split BEV & ICE Business; Jeep’s Latest Moab Concepts

April 8, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 7

Test Drive Opinions: Hummer EV; The Chevy Bolt Is Back! (Finally); Porsche Invests In eFuels

April 7, 2022

Powering Up the Auto Industry Through Apprenticeships

The auto industry has begun to rethink how to tackle talent development and job-creation strategies. Businesses are reimagining hiring policies and processes, evolving from the pre-pandemic status quo.

By Nicholas Wyman • April 7, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for April 6

Chinese Refineries Shun Russian Oil; VW to Drop Models, Move Upscale; Mercedes Intros Electric Turbo

April 6, 2022