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    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
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    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
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    Automotive Manufacturing

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

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    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 • Nov. 18, 2020
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    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
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    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 • Nov. 13, 2020
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 • Sept. 30, 2020
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    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 • Sept. 30, 2020
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    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
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    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
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    What Is Industrial Automation and Why?

    The fourth industrial revolution drove new technologies including machines capable of collaborative operations (Industry 4.0.). Now, industry is focusing on and developing plants where automation and humans operate collaboratively.

    By Marco Andriano • Sept. 25, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 24

    California to Ban New ICE Cars; EV Zones Force Rolls-Royce Into EVs; Lynk & Co Reveals 1st Electric Car

    Sept. 24, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 23

    Chevy Trailblazer Impressions; Tesla Battery Day Disappoints Investors; Kia Unveils New Sorento

    Sept. 23, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 18

    Features That Make the C8 Stand Out; Kandi Reveals EPA Range; Top 10 Chinese OEMs by Market Cap

    Sept. 18, 2020
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    Brembo Looks to Future of Brake Technology

    Greentive is an environmentally friendly brake system with a new coating that produces a shiny mirror effect. When the Brembo logo wears off, it’s time to replace the disc.

    By Sebastian Blanco • Sept. 18, 2020
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    How to Fight Climate Change: Buy New Cars

    Trading emissions is one of the fastest ways of slashing pollution. The key is to include people, not just corporations. And that could really incentivize new car sales.

    By John McElroy • Sept. 18, 2020