Musk: Tesla Succeeding Financially, Advancing Technologically

CEO Elon Musk promises Tesla will put more-affordable vehicles on the market in the first half of next year.

By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 24, 2024

Tesla Q3 profits boosted by rising Full Self-Driving revenue

CEO Elon Musk said rapid advancements with FSD have made it challenging to find flaws in the technology.  

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 24, 2024

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Honda previews next-gen tech for its new ‘0 Series’ EVs

The first model is expected to launch in 2026 and will be built on a newly developed platform.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 24, 2024

Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet

Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 23

Ram Sales Up 35% in October; Qualcomm Partners with Google on AI Assistants; Rivian Racks Up Most Safety Violations

Oct. 23, 2024

GM Gains in Q3 Despite Problems With Warranties, China

Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson says GM is maintaining strong pricing compared to the industry while the company’s highly profitable fullsize pickup and fullsize SUVs continue to gain market share in their respective segments.

By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 23, 2024

Government Incentives Drive Rebound in September European BEV Sales

Some good news for BEV manufacturers but Stellantis is the big loser in vehicle sales, especially in its key markets of Italy and France.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 23, 2024

Volvo Blames Weakening Consumer Demand in Key Markets for Q3 Profit Slump

Automaker aiming to increase market share and outgrow the premium car sector during a global sales slowdown largely due to economic price inflation affecting consumer demand.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 23, 2024

Honda recalls nearly 721K vehicles for potential fuel leak

The recall, which stems from an investigation that began last year, covers certain Accord, CR-V and Civic models.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 22

EU Market Sinking, But Tesla Has Blowout; Hyundai Aims for Fully Automated Assembly; China Deports VW Exec for Smoking Pot in Thailand

Oct. 22, 2024

Volkswagen Official Deported From China for Cannabis Use

Marketing veteran Jochen Sengpiehl allegedly tests positive for banned drugs following a holiday in Thailand.

By Greg Kable • Oct. 22, 2024

Independent boards found to enhance worker safety

The positive impact is heightened in companies dominated by long-term investors, researchers say in an academic paper.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 22, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 21

Tesla FSD Delayed in China; Rivian & Bosch Sue Each Other; China Wants Own Auto-Grade Chip Supply Chain

Oct. 21, 2024

Volkswagen’s U.K. Financial Unit Fined $7M for Unfair Treatment of Vulnerable Customers

The regulator accuses Volkswagen Finance U.K. of, among other things, repossessing vulnerable customers' vehicles without considering other options.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 21, 2024

Nissan joins ChargeScape EV charging joint venture

The company along with BMW, Ford and Honda will deploy electric vehicle charging software aiming to simplify charging and return power to the grid.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 21, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 18

Stellantis to Cut ICE Production to Meet EU CO2 Regs; U.S. EV Registrations Up 18%; Japanese OEMs to Cooperate on SDVs

Oct. 18, 2024

Honda supply chain woes had little impact on September sales

While the disruptions from Hurricane Helene have subsided, retooling efforts for Ohio EV production are still hampering its manufacturing activity.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2024

More US-based companies to shift supply chain operations into Americas: report

Reducing touch points and increasing proximity to manufacturing and procurement locations is a priority for firms, according to KPMG.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 18, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 17

U.S.-Based Battery Production Growing; Stellantis Suspends More Vehicle Production; Murano Gets Bold New Looks

Oct. 17, 2024

5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 17, 2024

Volvo Cars deputy CEO steps down

The automaker announced several leadership changes as it attempts to navigate geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 17, 2024

Hyundai, Kia and Samsung form software-defined vehicle alliance

The three companies plan to develop technology that links vehicles and smartphones using Samsung’s global “SmartThings” platform.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2024

Fiat Panda Production to Be Suspended as Stellantis Battles Inventory Overload

Touchstone model for Italian brand is latest victim of Stellantis' cutbacks in global shipments following slumping sales, especially BEVs.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 17, 2024

Hurricane Coverage Generates Reach for Several Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

The Weather Channel was a top impressions-generating network for ads from Ram Trucks, Lexus and Subaru, based on iSpot’s Oct. 7-13 analysis.

By Wards Staff • Oct. 16, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 16

Ram 1500 Production Expands to Mexico; Audi’s Brussels Plant Likely to Close; IEA: World Is Shifting To “Age of Electricity”

Oct. 16, 2024