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FCA’s November Sales Jump 17%

FCA sold 181,310 cars and trucks last month, compared with 154,919 in the same period last year, according to Wards Intelligence data.

By James M. Amend • Dec. 3, 2018

Slow & Steady: A Case for Driverless Shuttles

Whether in Detroit, Calgary, Dublin or Dallas, slow-moving shuttles or pods have safely and effectively met the needs of business districts, college campuses and congested neighborhoods.

By Trevor Pawl • Dec. 3, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

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

By WardsAuto staff

Auto Analyst Forecasts Industry Trends for 2019

In a Q&A with Wards, Eric Lyman of TrueCar looks at the year ahead, talks about what’s currently going on and discusses the issue of vehicle affordability.

By Steven Finlay • Dec. 3, 2018

Black Friday Sales Top Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

Chevrolet’s first-place spot for the week of Nov. 19 promotes special financing for the ’19 Equinox, while GMC’s No. 2 ad offers a financing deal on ’18 Yukon/XL models.

Nov. 29, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 29

NACTOY Finalists Revealed; Audi Shows Working Drone Prototype; Jeep Gladiator Pickup Storms Into LA

Nov. 29, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 26, 2018

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Nov. 26, 2018

Mini to Unveil John Cooper Works Knights Edition in LA

The BMW subsidiary also confirms series production for a new Mini John Cooper Works GP for launch in 2020.

Nov. 26, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 21, 2018

Ford Unveils New Focus Active in Europe, OPEC’s Worst Nightmare, Top 5 Global Platforms In 2025

Nov. 21, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 20, 2018

Nissan NP300 Fails Crash Test; Cost of Making an Electric Powertrain; BMW Improves Manufacturing with VR

Nov. 20, 2018

Gestamp, Local Partner Launch JV in China

The joint venture enhances Gestamp’s ability to supply Daimler and Hyundai, among other international clients, in the Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei areas, the Spanish multinational company says.

Nov. 20, 2018

EU Ministers Outline Green Mobility Goals

European Union environment and transport ministers’ so-called Graz Declaration is described as starting a new era of clean, safe and affordable mobility for Europe.

By Alan Harman • Nov. 16, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 14, 2018

Aston Shows Off 1st SUV; BMW Ramps Up Use Of 3D Printed Parts; EPA Plans New NOx Rules for Big Trucks

Nov. 14, 2018

Mitsubishi Launching New-Gen Triton Pickup

Following its launch in Thailand, the Triton will debut in other Southeast Asian markets as well as Oceania, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Latin America. It eventually will be sold in 150 countries.

By Alan Harman • Nov. 14, 2018

Cars Could Become Timeshares of the Future

Co-sharing will provide a better sales cadence. Right now, it’s a struggle.

By Alan Brown • Nov. 14, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 13, 2018

Waymo Set for Public Launch; GM's Maven Expands Outside GM; Which Brands Hold Best Value

Nov. 13, 2018

MSU Turning Campus Into Mobility Test Site

The university is conducting research which, using artificial intelligence and data stored in the cloud, can help predict human and vehicular behavior to benefit the sophisticated guidance systems needed in autonomous vehicles.

By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 12, 2018

Follow the Money: Startups and VCs Should Pay Attention to Michigan

As Detroit’s profile as the global mobility epicenter has risen, local venture capital firms, such as Fontinalis Partners, have found themselves in the center of the action.

By Trevor Pawl • Nov. 12, 2018

Flying Car to Debut in Kuwait; Takeoff Due in 2020

The first PAL-V Liberty Pioneer model on the market will be a limited edition, with 90 units selling for $599,000. It will be followed by the PAL-V Liberty Sports model costing $399,000. Operators will need both a driver’s and a pilot’s license.

By Alan Harman • Nov. 9, 2018

Hey You, Get Off of My Curb

San Francisco wants to move away from single-occupancy vehicles with free curbside storage to a model promoting high-occupancy, sustainable vehicle types and perhaps an expansion of the sidewalk to alleviate shoulder-to-shoulder foot traffic.

By James M. Amend • Nov. 7, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 1

Another Bad Look for UAW; Hub Motors Headed for Production; Ford & GM Lost Millions on Mobility

Nov. 1, 2018

Detroit, Silicon Valley Unlikely Allies Toward Future Mobility

GM’s $1 billion play for autonomous-car outfit Cruise Automation arguably headlines the cross-country deal making, while FCA cemented its position in the technology by pairing up with Google’s AV unit Waymo.

By James M. Amend • Oct. 31, 2018

Gimme Smartphone Experience, Car Buyers Say

Consumer demand is driven not only by the tremendous functionality of the smartphone but also its link to the on-demand economy and consistently fresh content.

By James M. Amend • Oct. 30, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Oct. 29

Hyundai Veloster N Details; NHTSA Scolds Mercedes Over Recalls; Lewis Hamilton Wins 5th F1 Title

Oct. 29, 2018

Michigan’s PlanetM Drives Mobility Solutions

New mobility requires new business models. And, Michigan is leading that conversation.

By Trevor Pawl • Oct. 29, 2018

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Oct. 25

ADAS Drives Up Repair Costs; OTA Needed to Boost EV Sales; Tesla Pops the Champagne Corks

Oct. 25, 2018