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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 5
Jeep Starts Chopping Prices; Audi Drops More in U.S. & EU Than China; Honda Developing V3 Engine for Motorcycles
Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Volkswagen’s Q3 revenue drops by 41.7% YoY
The automaker attributed the decline to slowing sales in the China market, restructuring expenses for its passenger cars business and investments in new products.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 4
Wealthy Car Buyers Account for Majority of Sales; EV Repairs Boost Dealer Revenue; VW May Replace CEO Of America
Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Stellantis Q3 year-over-year revenue nosedives 27%
The automaker shipped fewer new vehicles during the quarter as it prioritizes EV rollouts and selling excess inventory.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Nov. 1
BYD Sets Sales Record; Porsche, Audi Profits Plummet; Scout Could Build Vehicles for Other Automakers
Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Toyota, Suzuki to launch electric SUV
Toyota describes the forthcoming vehicle as a “nimble SUV with the sharp driving characteristics of a BEV.”
By Eric Walz • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Stellantis Q3 Revenue Slump Below Predictions
Discounting overproduced inventory slashes 27% off automaker's Q3 revenues but group's sales strategy seems to be working, particularly in the U.S.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI
Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Stellantis, Factorial to launch demo fleet to test solid-state-EV batteries
A fleet of electric Dodge Charger Daytonas will evaluate their real-world performance with the goal of commercializing the technology.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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HGTV Delivers Wide Reach for Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
In addition to sports, all of the top automotive commercials, as ranked by iSpot’s national TV ad impressions across Oct. 21-27, leveraged HGTV programming.
By Wards Staff • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 31
Ford Idles Lightning Until Next Year; UAW Locals Back Off Stellantis Strikes; Hyundai Shows Next-Gen Passenger FCEV
Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz opens its own battery recycling factory
With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Ford Integrated Services unit chief departs for Peloton
Peter Stern's team was tasked with building out the automaker’s BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system and other key technology projects.
By Eric Walz • Updated Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Employers willing to pony up for in-office work, Robert Half says
Companies are offering return-to-office premiums of up to 20% for new hires, the consulting firm’s recent managers’ survey found.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 30
EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs Kick In Today; BYD Brings in More Revenue Than Tesla; Suzuki & Toyota Team Up on EVs
Oct. 30, 2024 -
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More than half of older US workers say ageism hinders their hiring
Few workers over age 50 feel optimistic about their job search in coming months, a new report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Warranty spend weighs on Ford’s Q3 profit
The automaker said it would be on pace for record profit in 2024 if it weren’t for higher-than-expected warranty costs.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 29
Ford Q3 Earnings Disappointing; Xiaomi Sets Nurburgring Track Record; Kia Reveals New Tasman Pickupheadlines
Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Volvo dials back full-year growth projections
However, Volvo Cars’ CEO Jim Rowan believes reluctant buyers will be swayed when the automaker introduces its expanded EV and hybrid lineup.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz Q3 earnings tumble amid subdued world economy
The automaker blamed lower vehicle sales on weak demand in many global markets, especially China, where the luxury segment struggled.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 28
VW To Close 3 Plants in Germany; Mercedes’ & Porsche’s Earnings Down Sharply; Hyundai Reveals Hydrogen Tank
Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Stellantis recalls 21K vehicles for ‘brake pedal collapse’
The automaker is advising drivers to use the electronic parking brake to slow the vehicle to a stop if the brake fault occurs.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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BMW of North America shuffles C-suite leadership
The automaker names new executives to lead its eastern and western operations after its U.S. sales slip.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Waymo raises $5.6B to expand ride-hailing operations
The company, which spun out of Google’s self-driving car project, aims to be the first to scale commercial robotaxis across the U.S.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 25
Scout Faces Dealer Lawsuits, German Union Opposition; SAIC-GM Shows EREV-PHEV Powertrain; Bobby Allison Wins 1971 NASCAR Race
Oct. 25, 2024
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