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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

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

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 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

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

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

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 23

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

Sept. 23, 2020

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

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

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

Ex-UAW President Williams to Plead in Corruption Probe

Williams’ guilty plea is certain to help the U.S. Justice Department build the case for federal supervision of the UAW to insure it remains clean following the conclusion of the DOJ investigation of the union.

By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 17, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 9

Land Rover Defender Updated; Genesis Unveils New G70; GM Develops Nearly Wireless Free Battery System

Sept. 9, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 3

GM & Honda Partner in N.A.; Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept Revealed; Nissan Making Carbon-Fiber Parts Faster

Sept. 3, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 2

Skoda Reveals ENYAQ iV EV; All-New Mercedes S-Class Debuts; How Ford Expanded Customer List for Trucks

Sept. 2, 2020

JLR Has Canny Solution to Aluminum Recycling

As the industry reels in a global war against the COVID-19 pandemic, Jaguar Land Rover is looking to build its products using aluminum waste from beverage cans, bottle tops and end-of-life vehicles.

By Paul Myles • Sept. 1, 2020

Automotive Forecasters See Longer Product Cycles

Automakers typically have redone models every five years. That could become every 10 years.

By Steven Finlay • Aug. 31, 2020

Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 27

Ford Helps Make Self-Parking Cars; Lucid Air Impressively Efficient; BMW’s Diamond-Coated Motorcycle Chain

Aug. 27, 2020