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Stellantis revenues slip 12% as it preps for next-gen product launches
The automaker is debuting 25 new or updated products in 2024, 18 of which will be battery electric vehicles.
By Haley Cawthon • April 30, 2024 -
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Hyundai shifts focus to hybrids as EV demand declines
Despite record-setting Q1 revenues, the automaker said its EV sales slipped nearly 5% year over year.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2024 -
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
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 April 29
Fisker Sells Mansion to Save Company; Tesla Sees FSD Gold in China; Europe Needs 8X Public EV Chargers
April 29, 2024 -
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Volkswagen looks to boost tech, cut costs in China
The country’s transition to electric vehicles and growing local competition is making it harder for overseas automakers to stay competitive.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2024 -
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GM CEO’s compensation falls 4%
Mary Barra is no longer the highest-paid executive among the Detroit Three automakers.
By Haley Cawthon • April 29, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 26
Ram’s New RHO Performance Truck; Honda Reveals Two New EVs In China; U.S. April Sales Expected to Dip
April 26, 2024 -
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Ram Trucks Again Owns Most-Seen Auto TV Ad
‘Do Trucks’ takes first place on iSpot.tv’s latest ranking of the most-seen auto TV ads, increasing impressions by 34% week-over-week.
By WardsAuto Staff • April 26, 2024 -
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Russian Auto Industry Swamped by Flood of Chinese Imports
AvtoVaz’s 2023 sales were nearly matched by the two biggest Chinese importers, Chery and Great Wall, whose sales jumped 283.6% and 301.2%, respectively, according to Wards Intelligence data.
By Eugene Gerden • April 26, 2024 -
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Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub
The CAD $15 billion ($11 billion) investment into the automaker’s supply chain includes two factories and materials processing projects with joint venture partners.
By Eric Walz • April 25, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 25
CATL Improves LFP Batteries; BYD Going After Europe’s Hot Hatches?; Hyundai Boosts Production in India
April 25, 2024 -
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Toyota to assemble new EV at Indiana plant
The automaker will add up to 340 jobs at the facility with a $1.4B investment.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Ford Pro Offsetting EV and Pickup Declines in Q1
Ford’s first-quarter earnings drop from a year ago, but still manage to beat Wall Street forecasts by overachieving on commercial vehicles and software services.
By David Kiley • April 25, 2024 -
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Hybrids and BEVs Drive Record Sales for Volvo Cars
Nearly half of the brand's global vehicle sales comprised PHEV- and BEV-powertrain cars in first-quarter 2024.
By Paul Myles • April 25, 2024 -
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Facing pricing pressure, Ford takes big loss on EVs
CEO Jim Farley called the segment a “huge drag” on the automaker and the industry overall.
By Haley Cawthon • April 25, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 24
Tesla’s Stock Up Despite Q1 Earnings Drop; Mercedes Reveals All-Electric G-Class; Subaru Axes Legacy from Lineup
April 24, 2024 -
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GM aims to build up to 300K EVs in 2024
The automaker anticipates that new electric vehicle launches will help it achieve its ambitious sales targets in 2024.
By Eric Walz • April 24, 2024 -
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Tesla accelerates launch of new models
The EV maker said production for a new vehicle lineup will start months earlier than originally announced and include a more affordable model.
By Haley Cawthon • April 23, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 23
Most Americans Open to Chinese EVs; Tesla Has Lowest Repair Costs; Kia Reveals All-New Global Pickup
April 23, 2024 -
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GM Claims Profitability Despite Q1 China, BEV Losses
Chairman and CEO Mary Barra says GM is preparing to launch several new vehicles that will bolster its position in China and expects to become profitable again in second-quarter 2024.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 23, 2024 -
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Stellantis shareholders approve CEO compensation boost
Carlos Tavares’ total compensation was nearly $39.5 million last year, a 56% year-over-year increase.
By Haley Cawthon • April 23, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 22
VW Workers Vote to Join UAW; Tesla Slashes Model 3, Y & FSD Prices; BYD Names New Pickup the Shark
April 22, 2024 -
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HR leaders well positioned to fight age bias, staffing exec says
Older workers responding to a survey said age would hurt their chances at a new job.
By Kate Tornone • April 22, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 19
Nissan Cuts Sales & Profit Forecast; Republican States Sue EPA Over Emissions Rules; Toyota Highlander Going All-Electric
April 19, 2024 -
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Ram Trucks Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
A spot promoting Ram Truck Month received 175.1 million national TV ad impressions from April 8-14, per iSpot.tv.
By WardsAuto Staff • April 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub
The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.
By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024
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