Renault Boss Calls for European Industrial Auto Strategy to Fight China’s BEV Invasion

Luca de Meo defends Europe's "fair" tariffs on subsidized Chinese cars while calling for a coherent industrial strategy to help legacy automakers compete in years to come.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 16, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 15

DHL Gives Thumbs Up to Tesla Semi; BMW Wants ICE Ban Dropped; GM Tactical Vehicle Looks Like EREV

Oct. 15, 2024

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Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada

The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 14

Baidu Robotaxi Beats Tesla Cybercab; Mexico Develops Own EV; Kia Recycles Ocean Plastic

Oct. 14, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 11

Tesla to Sell Robotaxi for $30,000; CEO Tavares To Retire from Stellantis in 2026; Future of VW Plant in Germany Up in The Air

Oct. 11, 2024

Football Delivers Wide Reach for Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

Ram Trucks owns the No.1 spot, but Lexus is the top automaker on iSpot’s latest ranking, with two commercials that had a combined 249.5 million national TV ad impressions.

By Wards Staff • Oct. 11, 2024

Stellantis makes sweeping leadership changes

  The automaker parted ways with its CFO, named a new North America COO and confirmed its CEO’s plans to retire.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 11, 2024

Toyota Boss Repeats Prediction of BEV Future Costing Millions of Auto Jobs

Chairman sticks to his assessment that ICE bans will decimate jobs at the Japanese automaker.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 10, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 9

Honda Shares Next-Gen EV Details; GM to Slash EV Costs By $6,000; Tesla to Build “Baby” Model Y in Germany

Oct. 9, 2024

LG Energy Solution aims to double revenue, reduce reliance on EV segment

The plans include advancing next-generation battery technology and establishing an energy storage software and services business.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 9, 2024

General Motors Staying the Course on Electric Vehicles

“EVs are proving for us to be a growth market,” GM President Mark Reuss says, noting 60% of buyers are new to GM.

By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 9, 2024

Stellantis US sales tank in Q3 while Tesla charges ahead

Many automakers reported electric vehicle sales growth in the quarter, regardless of their overall sales numbers.

By Haley Cawthon • Updated Nov. 14, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 8

GM Killing Ultium EV Brand; Stellantis Files Eight New Lawsuits Against UAW; High Prices Hurt PHEV Sales

Oct. 8, 2024

Nissan-Renault Alliance Can Be Replaced By Honda

The alliance among Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi has the potential to vastly outperform the Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi consortium. Future vehicles from the three automakers could be on consolidated platforms and built together.

By David Kiley • Oct. 8, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 7

Stellantis Sues UAW Over Strike Threats; Toyota May Drop Pure ICE Vehicles in U.S.; Fisker Under SEC Investigation

Oct. 7, 2024

Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage

The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks. 

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 7, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 4

EU Votes to Impose Tariffs on Chinese EVs; Stellantis & Renault Deny Merger Rumors; U.S. Port Strike Over

Oct. 4, 2024

Suez Partnership Boosts Renault Recycling Strategy

The partnership seeks to accelerate the automaker’s drive to lower its carbon footprint right across its vehicle production chain.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 4, 2024

View From The EU: Automakers in a Tizzy

More trauma than transition as consumers in Europe expect financial incentives to buy battery-electric vehicles, putting automakers at a loss on multiple fronts.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 4, 2024

Among Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ads, Jeep Stands Out

Two Jeep ads had a combined 339.7 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Oct. 4, 2024

Toyota to invest $500M in Joby Aviation

The automaker's investment will create a manufacturing alliance for the electric air taxi startup's first phase of commercialization. 

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 4, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Oct. 3

Minivan Segment is Dying; U.S. Faces Another Chip Shortage; ICE Price War Could Start in China

Oct. 3, 2024

Mazda’s CMO on the strategy behind the company’s new brand platform

The automaker's "Move and Be Moved" campaign is helping reimagine the 104-year-old brand at a time of industry transformation.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 3, 2024

Ferrari shutters gas-fueled plant to slash carbon emissions

The Italian carmaker closed its Maranello trigeneration plant this week in a bid to reduce its methane gas consumption and pivot to cleaner energy sources.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 3, 2024

Union Pressures Stellantis Over Production Cuts in Italy

Autoworker union pushing Stellantis to build more Italian-brand vehicles in the country rather than producing them in countries with cheaper labor costs.

By Paul Myles • Oct. 3, 2024