Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 6

Lotus Shakes Up Sales Strategy; VW Workers to Hold More Walkouts; EU A “Must Win” For China EV Makers

Dec. 6, 2024

ICEs, Hybrids Win Consumer Reports Kudos While Plug-Ins/EVs Suffer

Consumer Reports, perhaps the most influential and extensive arbiter of vehicle reliability, says automakers and consumers are having to work through growing pains of new electrified powertrains and tech related to connected car services, but improvements are underway.

By David Kiley • Dec. 6, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

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

By WardsAuto staff

Automakers Tout Holiday Sales Events in Latest Most-Seen TV Ads

A Jeep Black Friday promotion takes first place on iSpot.tv’s ranking with 217.7 million national TV ad impressions from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 6, 2024

Industry Voices | Addressing the Gaps in America’s EV Charging Infrastructure

Public charging is vital for widespread EV adoption. It complements home charging by enabling longer trips, managing emergencies and covering cases when home charging isn’t enough.

By Ronak Amin, Robert Fisher • Dec. 6, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 5

UAW Organizers Go On Strike Against UAW; U.S. Approaching EV Tipping Point; Nissan in Deep Trouble

Dec. 5, 2024

Stellantis Wants to Rebuild Trust Lost Under Carlos Tavares’ Reign, CFO Says

Executive's comments suggest the automaker's board disagreed with former CEO's more aggressive stance with the group's stakeholders, including unions and dealers, and Italian government criticism of its business decisions.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2024

Nissan names US chief marketing officer

The automaker says Allyson Witherspoon is tasked with strengthening its image in a critical market for the company.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 4

GM Ready to Close Plants in China; U.S. November Sales Look Good, Maybe; Honda Launches Police Motorcycles in U.S.

Dec. 4, 2024

GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant

The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2024

Manufacturing ‘neared stabilization’ in November: PMI

Companies are preparing for growth under a second Trump administration, even as the threat of tariffs causes some uncertainty.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 4, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 3

There’s No Going Back From Here for Jaguar; GM Pivots to Prismatic Cells; Configurator Opens for Mini U.S. EV Pickup

Dec. 3, 2024

Note From The Editor-in-Chief

A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.

By Bob Gritzinger • Dec. 3, 2024

Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era

The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 3, 2024

Volvo sells 30% stake of Lynx & Co. to Zeekr

The automaker’s equity was valued at $747.4 million and the divestment is part of a new ownership structure for the jointly operated brand.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 3, 2024

Public Fast-Charging Fees Not Reflecting Falling Electricity Prices in U.K., Says RAC

Motorist advocacy group highlights how public charging networks are not passing along lower wholesale energy prices, punishing owners without home charging and those on long journeys.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 3, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 2

Tavares Out at Stellantis; BYD On Track to Be 4th Largest Automaker In 2025; Toyota Upgrades the Supra

Dec. 2, 2024

Stellantis CEO Out Amid Friction With Board, Dealers

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns a year early amid poor results, plant closures and disputes with his board and U.S. dealers.

By David Kiley and Nancy Dunham • Dec. 2, 2024

WardsAuto Podcast: Inside the 2025 NACTOY Awards

The North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards are arguably the most prestigious vehicle awards in the auto industry. WardsAuto Contributing Editor Drew Winter, a juror, takes listeners inside the award process and discusses finalists and projected winners with host David Kiley.

By WardsAuto Staff • Dec. 2, 2024

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns

The departure of the automaker’s CEO follows a wave of executive turnover this year amid significant sales declines in North America. 

By Eric Walz • Dec. 2, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 27

U.K. Backs Off BEV Mandate; BYD Could Slash Prices Even More; The Fastest Charging BEVs

Nov. 27, 2024

Volkswagen Pulls out of Controversial Chinese Factory Facing Forced Labor Claims

Alleged human rights abuses are just one headache the automaker wants to sidestep as it faces other huge commercial challenges.

By Paul Myles • Nov. 27, 2024

Trump taps Jamieson Greer as USTR

The international trade lawyer would lead the agency as the new administration embarks on an aggressive tariff agenda against China and other countries. 

By Kate Magill • Nov. 27, 2024

Maserati taps ex-Lucid exec as North America GM

Andrea Soriani, former VP of marketing at the EV maker, is returning to the luxury auto manufacturer after seven years.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 27, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 26

GM & Hyundai Consider Joint Pickups; Trump Promises Widespread Tariffs; Only Tesla Meets EU CO2 Standards

Nov. 26, 2024

Rivian lands $6.6B loan from the Department of Energy

The funds will help revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.

By Larry Avila • Updated Jan. 17, 2025