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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Dec. 6
Hyundai Sonata Design Highlights, China Approves Tesla Subsidies, Chevy Suburban Awarded Hollywood Star
Dec. 6, 2019 -
UAW, FCA Reach Tentative Contract As Probe Continues
A federal investigation into UAW corruption hangs over the impending ratification vote at FCA. The scandal became public two years ago when federal authorities charged FCA’s labor relations staff had bribed UAW officials.
By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 3, 2019 -
Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Nov. 27
McLaren’s Profits Down; Lincoln To Use Rivian Skateboard; Cadillac Blackwing V-8 May Disappear
Nov. 27, 2019 -
Land Rover Defender Still Rugged But Refined, JLR Says
The new Defender is being pitched as a lifestyle brand with four accessory packs to suit different customer tastes. There are 170 available accessories
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Nov. 25
Ford to Build Mustang Mach-E in Mexico; Tesla Receives 200K Cybertruck Orders; Another UAW Official Resigns
Nov. 25, 2019 -
Land Rover Defender Poised for Comeback
The new Defender, which last appeared in the U.S. 22 years ago but has lived on in memories of diehard fans who loved the vehicle’s squared-off look, has been crafted to appeal to both off-roaders and everyday buyers, JLR marketing director Finbar McFall says.
By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Nov. 21
GM Sues FCA; Continental to Slash ICE Jobs; Hyundai Ioniq EV Gets Significant Increases
Nov. 21, 2019 -
Bad Digital Sales Leads That Bog Down Car Dealers
Auto dealerships on average can waste as much as 11 hours a month chasing dubious leads, an Autotrader whitepaper says.
By Steven Finlay • Nov. 21, 2019 -
2020 North American Car, Utility, Truck Finalists Announced
The awards are unique because they are selected by a jury of automotive journalists from numerous outlets in the United States and Canada.
By Drew Winter • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Car Dealers, Beware of TCPA Litigation Risk
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act requires marketers to get customers’ OK to call or text them.
By Brian Epro • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Canadian Auto Exports to Europe on the Rise
While overall global value of Canadian automotive exports fell 3.1% last year (down $2.5 billion) – with sales to key trade partners the U.S. and Mexico declining – auto sales to the European Union were up 89.3% year-on-year.
By Keith Nuthall • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Rethink Automotive Subscription Plans
An insider's view of what it takes to change the script and create profitability.
By Tarun Kajeepeta • Nov. 13, 2019 -
SAE Gauges Public’s View of AV Technology
While only 6% of survey respondents had ridden in a self-driving car before, 82% already were enthusiastic about the technology and nearly 10% reported a higher level of enthusiasm after their ride.
By Jim Irwin • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Suit Targets Fingerprint Scans as Employee Time Trackers
Businesses should be alert to employee-privacy issues, especially those involving biometric data.
By Monica Baumann • Nov. 1, 2019 -
Auto Dealerships Can Take Surety-Bond Hits
Multiple claims, large or small, add up to a substantial financial burden.
By Eric Weisbrot • Oct. 30, 2019 -
New Tax Puts Another Dent in Pakistan Auto Sales
Industry data shows key local manufacturers owned by Suzuki, Toyota and Honda sold 10,968 cars in July, down 58.1% from 18,875 a year earlier. The same manufacturers sold 1,626 light-commercial vehicles in July, down 34.2% from year-ago.
By Kaswar Klasra • Oct. 25, 2019 -
Strikes Hurt Everybody
There’s got to be a better way to get workers a raise without torching the countryside.
By John McElroy • Oct. 25, 2019 -
As Karma Auto Accelerates, Start-up Demons Surface
Sources tell Wards recent leadership changes, on top of an alleged pullback in funding from parent Wanxiang Group, has shaken the company internally, while it is rumored Karma loses about $50,000 on every sale of the $135,000 Revero GT.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 24, 2019 -
Autoline Daily 2019: Top Stories for Oct. 23
Tokyo Auto Show Reveals; How to Convert WLTP to EPA; Analysts Expect Tesla to Lose Money in Q3
Oct. 23, 2019 -
Auto Industry Changing, You Should Too
This is the last of a three-part series on what’s ahead as the age of mobility matures.
By Ryan Gerardi • Oct. 21, 2019 -
UAW Sets Ratification Vote But Keeps Strike Alive
The proposed four-year contract includes an $11,000 signing bonus and a $4,500 signing bonus for temporary workers. Lordstown’s ultimate fate is open to further discussion around the commitment of $1.3 billion to develop a battery plant.
By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 18, 2019 -
With New Life, Leadership, Karma Prepares Second Act
Karma also has in the works Project e-klipse, a new battery-electric platform expected to spawn multiple derivatives.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Autoline 2019: Top Industry News for Oct. 15
New Sign UAW Strike in Final Stages, Buick’s China EV Gets More Range, Taycan with Smaller Battery Released
Oct. 15, 2019 -
Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Oct. 1
Ford & Mahindra Form New JV; Nissan IMk Hints at Future Design; All-New Lincoln Corsair Impressions
Oct. 1, 2019 -
How Connected Tech Can Save Fleet Managers Time and Money
Using machine learning, a system that can tap into the full array of data uploaded by a connected vehicle can do a better job of reading the true, current state of a vehicle’s systems, thus avoiding a situation where those problems put a vehicle out of commission.
By Yossi Vardi • Sept. 30, 2019