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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 -
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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 -
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Column
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Feb. 1
Tesla FSD Recall; Rivian Fights Battery Supplier Samsung; Luxurious Toyota Tundra Capstone Review
Feb. 1, 2022 -
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Fewer Vehicles, More Sales in Autonomous Age
“It’s counterintuitive,” says Plante Moran’s Mark Barrott at a Society of Automotive Analysts conference.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 1, 2022 -
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Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 31
The End of The Road for The BMW i3; Toyota Fixated on Going to The Moon; Ford Joining IMSA’s GT3 Series
Jan. 31, 2022 -
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Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 28
GAC Did Not Agree to Stellantis Deal; New Hydrogen Transportation System; Gordon Murray Reveals New T.33
Jan. 28, 2022 -
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Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 28 update from January 2022
GAC Did Not Agree to Stellantis Deal; New Hydrogen Transportation System; Gordon Murray Reveals New T.33
Jan. 28, 2022 -
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Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 27
Tesla’s Spectacular Earnings; 4xe Adds $12K to Grand Cherokee Price; Stellantis Takes Majority Stake in China
Jan. 27, 2022
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