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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

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

Explore the Trendline➔

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 24

China Cuts EV Subsidies; GM Converting Old Plant to Make BEV Parts; Ford Reveals Bronco Raptor

Jan. 24, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 21

Dodge Looks to Hire “Chief Donut Maker”; Renault Sued Over Copycat Logo; Sony Looks for More EV Partners

Jan. 21, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 20

GM Sends Warning to Dealers; IIHS Creates ADAS Rating System; Ford Reveals All-New Mondeo

Jan. 20, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 19

1st Felony Charges Involving Automated System; Honda’s New Battery Deal; GM Takes Parts Catalog Online

Jan. 19, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 17

Kia Shares More Niro Details; Local Motors Goes Out of Business; Tesla Signs Graphite Deal

Jan. 17, 2022

Industry Voices: What can Blockchain do for the Automotive Industry?

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Opinion piece by Jonas Lundqvist, CEO at Haidrun.Ask people about blockchain and most will associate it with Bitcoin, crypto currencies and ...

Jan. 17, 2022

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 14

German Teen Hacks Teslas; Nikola Approved for Huge Purchase Incentive; Honda Teases All-New U.S. HR-V

Jan. 14, 2022