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How Pandemic Is Changing Auto Industry
At some point this pandemic is going to run its course. I, for one, can’t wait to get back to whatever we’re going to call “normal.” But I’m also pretty sure some things will never be the same.
By John McElroy • May 26, 2020 -
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Russia May Raise Tariffs on U.S. Car Imports
The tariff increase was proposed by Russia’s former economic development minister in response to U.S. restrictions on imports of Russian steel and aluminum imposed in mid-2018.
By Eugene Gerden • May 22, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Auto Lenders Willing to Work with Strapped Borrowers
A TransUnion study seeks to better understand payment behaviors of consumers during the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Steven Finlay • May 21, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for May 19
Incentives Still Drive EV Growth; Toyota Reveals New Sienna & Venza; More Suppliers Will Go Bankrupt
May 19, 2020 -
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Alpina XB7 Closest Thing to X7 M, For Now
Modified to produce 612 hp from 5,500-6,600 rpm and 590 lb.-ft. (800 Nm) of torque between 2,000-5,000 rpm, the twin-turbo 4.4L V-8 gains 89 hp and 37 lb.-ft. (50 Nm) compared to the X7 M50i on which it is based.
By Christian Wardlaw • May 19, 2020 -
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‘Winning’ Means Surviving in Today’s Auto World
What segments in the vast automotive ecosystem will make it through the crisis?
By Tarun Kajeepeta • May 18, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for May 14
Paying Dividends Puts Automakers at Risk; Kia Developing 800-Volt EVs; VW Atlas Cross Sport Impressions
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Auto Sales Down, But Not Lost, Survey Says
Only 8% of consumers who were planning to buy this year before the pandemic hit now say they’ve delayed their plans indefinitely, CarGurus says.
By Steven Finlay • May 14, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for May 11
Musk Threatens to Move Tesla HQ; New Car Sales Starting to Recover; Do You Know This Old Car?
May 11, 2020 -
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Auto Incentives Expected to Go Past Sweet Finance Deals
“Incentives are heavily APR-centric now, but we expect manufacturers will enhance offers,” says J.D. Power’s Thomas King.
By Steven Finlay • May 8, 2020 -
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Chinese Auto Industry on Road to COVID-19 Recovery
The world’s largest automotive market is still feeling the aftershocks of COVID-19, consultant Michael Dunne says. Sales this year could finish at roughly 20 million units, down from a high of 27 million units.
By Jim Irwin • May 7, 2020 -
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COVID-19 Has Consumers Rethinking Mobility Options
More than half of people surveyed who used ride-sharing apps and services said they would either use these services less or stop using them completely.
By Jim Irwin • May 6, 2020 -
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FCA Targets Mid-May North American Restart
CEO Mike Manley notes FCA, which shut its North American plants March 18 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, will reopen factories in the U.S., Canada and Mexico with a lift from strong consumer demand, particularly for Ram pickup trucks.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 6, 2020 -
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Reasons for Automotive Optimism
Focus on solutions and opportunities while understanding this too will pass.
By Bruce Thompson • May 5, 2020 -
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Older Car Consumers Sit It Out
In most recovering markets, sales to mature buyers lag far behind younger buyers, J.D. Power says.
By Steven Finlay • May 5, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for April 29
New Mercedes GLA Highlights; Lincoln Axes Rivian-Based Electric SUV; Should Ford Consider a Merger?
April 29, 2020 -
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BorgWarner Acquisition of Delphi in Jeopardy
BorgWarner has labeled Delphi’s tapping of a $500 million line of credit as a violation of the acquisition agreement the two sides signed Jan. 28.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 29, 2020 -
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For IoT and 5G, Smart Money Is on the Midwest
Cities and regions in the Midwest have great opportunities to attract new business by building unique incentives, data exchanges and strategic public-private sector partnerships.
By Trevor Pawl • April 29, 2020 -
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ALG Forecast Weighs Sales Recovery Factors
ALG says its most-likely scenario is U.S. new light-vehicle sales of about 12.6 million for 2020, down from a pre-pandemic estimate of 16.9 million. Its optimistic scenario is for 13.1 million deliveries.
By Jim Henry • April 29, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for April 28
GM Eliminates Dividend & Share Buyback; Audi Drops DTM for Formula E; Sporty Elantra N-Line Teased
April 28, 2020 -
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Fleet Management During a Global Crisis
Knowing where your assets are, who is available for the next load, who is nearest to the depots and who has encountered longer delays are critical in a time when efficiently maintaining your fleet on the road is more important than ever.
By Marco Encinas • April 27, 2020 -
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Sales & Operations Planning Drives Manufacturing Efficiency
Sales & operations planning technology solutions complement the power of ERP platforms and provide manufacturers with the opportunity to plan for how to overcome potentially crippling crises.
By Robin Hornung • April 24, 2020 -
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Auto Sales Out of Intensive Care
“Things are looking up,” says J.D. Power’s Tyson Jominy, pointing to three straight weeks of improved sales this month.
By Steven Finlay • April 23, 2020 -
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What Car Dealers Should Know About Online Sales, Deliveries
“All this stuff needs to be baked in stone,” attorney Russell McRory says during a COVID-19-related NADA webinar on proper protocols.
By Steven Finlay • April 22, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for April 20
Ford, GM Line Up More Cash; New Cybertruck Details; Cadillac Studying Another Performance Wagon
April 20, 2020
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