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Tire Maker Michelin Rolling Toward Greener Future

Extending the usable life of a tire is part of Michelin’s overall sustainability strategy, says Alexis Garcin, chairman and president of Michelin North America. In addition, the company is working to develop new sources of biomaterials.

By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 15, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 10

McLaren Considering Reverse Merger; Ducati Bringing eBikes to the U.S.; Mercedes’ Next-Gen eSprinter Platform

Dec. 10, 2020

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 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 9

Acura Unveils All-New MDX; Tesla Sets Sales Record in China; Passenger Car Sales Continue to Plummet

Dec. 9, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 4

Autopilot Rated #1 In China; Fisker’s Business Model Inspired by Apple; U.S. Car Market Not Slowing Down

Dec. 4, 2020

November LV Sales Forecast a Statistical Anomaly

J.D. Power quotes percent changes by the daily selling rate because the number of officially recognized selling days in a month varies, typically by one or at most two days. But November 2020 has only 23 selling days, three fewer than November 2019.

By Jim Henry • Dec. 2, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 24

Tesla Worth More Than Entire N.A. Auto Industry; Environmental Group Calls for PHEV Ban; New Nissan Note

Nov. 24, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 20

GM Speeds Up EV Development; Lincoln Nautilus Refreshed; JLR Seeks to Block VW Group SUV Imports

Nov. 20, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 18

Honda Unveils Civic “Prototype”; GM Threatens to End Korea Production; Infiniti Reveals New QX55

Nov. 18, 2020

Auto Finance Volume Recovers From Pandemic-Driven Slump

In total, loan originations were $168.2 billion in the third quarter, the New York Fed reports. That was up 5.7% vs. third-quarter 2019 and, more to the point, an increase of about 24% over the second quarter, when the worst of pandemic-related business shutdowns took hold.

By Jim Henry • Nov. 18, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 13

Ford Unveils Electric Transit; Nissan Sues Ghosn For Millions; Volvo Takes Crash Tests to The Extreme

Nov. 13, 2020

Turkey Seeks Post-Brexit Auto Trade Deals With U.K.

“With a production capacity of 2 million units and vehicle production capacity of 1.5 million units, we are the 14th-biggest motor vehicle manufacturer in the world and fourth-biggest manufacturer in Europe,” a Turkish industry official says.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 13, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 11

Nikola Served Grand Jury Subpoenas; Details of BMW’s All-Electric iX; Tesla Confirms Larger Battery Pack

Nov. 11, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 10

Next-Gen Model S Planned for 2026; Hyundai Product Offensive Coming; Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Review

Nov. 10, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 5

GM’s Q3 Earnings Look Impressive; New Nissan Navara Revealed; Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review

Nov. 5, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 4

How Chevy Can Make The ‘Vette Look More Modern; VW Reveals New Golf R; October Sales Down

Nov. 4, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 3

Honda Buying Tesla EV Credits; Citroen Says Polestar Logo Too Similar; German Startup Develops Unique EV

Nov. 3, 2020

Mexican Auto Sector Needs USMCA Phase-in

JD Power’s Gerardo Gómez thinks that if Mexico successfully creates an expanded low-cost parts sector, it could reduce the cost of making some cars in North America by 10% within 10 years.

By Elizabeth Machuca • Oct. 26, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Oct. 14

VW Jumps into Compact CUV Segment; Ferrari Could Make Fortune with EVs; GM Won’t Give Up on FCA Lawsuit

Oct. 14, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Oct. 6

BorgWarner Finalizes Deal for Delphi; Mercedes Ramps Up EV Efforts; Why Honda Dropped F1 Not IndyCar

Oct. 6, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Oct. 5

Piech Auto Shows Off EV Sports Car; Another Takata Airbag Death; Tesla Adds More Capability to Autopilot

Oct. 5, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 30

Tesla Ready to Sell LiFePO Model 3′s; Buick Revives Old Name for New EV Concept; Alfa Says Quality Going Up

Sept. 30, 2020

Cox Automotive Upgrades 2020 Sales Outlook

Cox Automotive chief economist Jonathan Smoke says U.S. auto sales are performing better than expected this year, in large part because business shutdowns aimed at arresting the spread of the coronavirus didn’t last as long as Cox originally feared.

By Jim Henry • Sept. 30, 2020

Land Rover Leads Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

In its first-place ad for the week of Sept. 21, Land Rover encourages viewers’ wanderlust.

By Jim Irwin • Sept. 30, 2020

U.S. Sales Roaring Back From Pandemic Doldrums

Growth in U.S. new-vehicle sales is expected to level off, but there is potential upside if the industry can overcome economic challenges and sparse inventory. After the pause, sales are expected to continue sequential growth later in 2021.

By Haig Stoddard • Sept. 29, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 28

Nissan Sentra Punches Above Its Weight; Beijing Auto Show Reveals; How to Spot the New Yukon

Sept. 28, 2020