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Why Ford Is Chasing Porsche Strategy With Mustang
Ford has shown its dealers plans to expand the Mustang lineup not unlike the way Porsche expanded into four-door coupes and SUVs.
By David Kiley • Aug. 19, 2024 -
EU Tariffs Bite as Chinese BEV Makers See Sales Slump in July
Chinese brands see up to 45% slide in EU sales as tariffs imposed from unfair government subsidies take hold.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Inflation slows to three-year low, clearing way for Fed rate cut
The central bank at a meeting next month will likely weigh cooling inflation against signs that the labor market is loosening up.
By Jim Tyson • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Rivian chief communications officer departs
Sarah O'Brien, the third senior executive to depart the EV maker this summer, had been with the company for just over a year.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Aug. 16
Ford looking to expand Mustang lineup with more ICE and a four-door; Wireless EV charging; EV sales outlook in Brazil.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Toyota Considers Going Hybrid-Only in Some Markets
U.S. sales chief says automaker thinking of cutting some ICE powertrain choices on the way to a full hybrid lineup.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Toyota Europe Announces First Six Start-Ups for Innovation Platform
Automaker's first picks to present their work at a Demo Day in Paris next month.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 16, 2024 -
GM CEO Mary Barra: China market is a ‘race to the bottom’
The automaker reported a $104 million loss in the market during Q2 as deliveries continue to fall.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Aug. 15
Autoline Daily: Jeep Reprices amidst falling sales; Traffic fatalities up; Oil prices down.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Toyota Appoints Top Engineer to Fix Vehicle Certification Issues
Auto giant turns to expertise in restructuring and retraining management in vehicle safety certification that has fallen short this year.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Polestar starts US production, skirting tariffs
The South Carolina plant will manufacture the Polestar 3 electric SUV for North America and Europe.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Aug. 14
Hyundai targets U.S. truck industry for growth; Tesla and Donald Trump raise ire of UAW in interview; Zeekr launches new speedy charge model.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Magna plans Arizona factory
The expansion in Mesa comes as delays at other plants impact the auto supplier’s projected sales.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Aug. 13
VW Delays More EVs Again; GM Laying Off Workers in China; EV Sales Tank Without Incentives
Aug. 13, 2024 -
Trump, UAW’s Fain Trade Potshots in Battle for Union Support
Republican Donald Trump’s support among blue-collar workers in 2016 prompted a broad discussion about working-class voters’ shift away from the Democratic Party. This year’s Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, seeks to reclaim that support.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 12, 2024 -
GlobalFoundries auto revenue rebounds in Q2
The chipmaker expects "meaningful" year-over-year growth in the segment as demand improves.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Mazda boosts US market share
The automaker credited the growth to sales increases, dealer optimism and expanded production.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 12, 2024 -
NHTSA investigating Nissan Rogue for potential steering defect
The safety probe follows an incident of inner tie rod failure on a low mileage 2021 model.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
CAR MBS 2024 Spotlights Electrification Pain Points, SDVs and Capital Needs
The auto industry convenes in Traverse City, MI every August and this year’s gathering highlighted how relaxed EV mandates will make for a stronger U.S. auto industry, which is dealing with enormous disruption in its engineering and manufacturing framework.
By David Kiley • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Stellantis plans mass layoffs at Warren Truck Plant
The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
GM’s president of North America steps down
Marissa West, former leader of GM Canada, held the position for about eight months.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Toyota Spots Dominate Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
Viewers found the message of two Toyota ads to be particularly compelling, per iSpot’s Creative Assessment survey data.
By Wards Staff • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Report: Auto Industry Crucial to Economy and Security
At a time when the U.S. is blocking inexpensive Chinese EVs from entering the U.S., the Center for Auto Research issues a new report on the importance of the U.S. auto industry to the nation’s economy and national security.
By David Kiley • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Honda Latest to See Hybrid Sales as Main Global Savior
Robust demand for hybrid models in U.S. and Japanese markets offset challenging trading for the automaker in China.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Honda posts record-high quarterly profit on strong hybrid sales
Earlier this year, the automaker detailed its efforts to gain a competitive advantage by increasing R&D spending on hybrid vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 8, 2024