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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 6
Attack On Tesla Berlin Called Terrorism; U.S. EV Chargers Surpass Break Even Point; Sen. Rubio: Hike China Car Tariffs By $20,000
March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Scout Motors
Scout Motors breaks ground on $2B EV plant after environmental delays
The automotive company plans to finish its South Carolina facility in 2026 after pausing construction in the fall of 2023.
By Sebastian Obando • March 6, 2024 -
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Major Car Markets (and OEMs) Have Stopped Growing
Because the major markets are not growing, automakers are going to have to fight tooth and nail to hold onto the customers they’ve got.
By John McElroy • March 6, 2024 -
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Fears Grow of Auto Trade War Between China and EU
Retroactive tariffs could slam Chinese automakers receiving unfair government support.
By Paul Myles • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis’ Pro One commercial business accounted for one third of its $200B net revenue in 2023
The automaker’s Ram brand reached 20% market share in North America’s commercial van segment.
By Eric Walz • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Toyota to buy EV battery company, ending venture with Panasonic
The automaker expects Primearth EV Energy Co. to help it respond to changes in demand for electrified vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 6, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 5
Eco Militants Attack Tesla Berlin; Dodge Charger Offers Choice of ICE or BEV; Warranties Cost OEMs Billions/Year
March 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group.
Hyundai moves up Georgia EV factory timeline
The new plant will now begin production in Q4 of this year, months earlier than expected.
By Sara Samora • March 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lordstown Motors
SEC charges Lordstown Motors with misleading investors on sales outlook
The defunct EV startup allegedly made false or misleading statements about pre-orders, parts access and delivery timelines, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Jim Tyson • March 5, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for March 4
Jaguar Ending ICE Vehicle Production in June; Lawyers Want $6 Billion From Tesla; 2024 U.S. Car Sales Off to Good Start
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Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Subaru saw US sales rise in February
Only Kia's sales dropped, its third consecutive month of falling numbers.
By Michael Brady • March 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Xpeng Inc.
China’s Xpeng, Volkswagen Group to co-develop EVs
The automakers will jointly develop and source common parts for two China-specific midsize EVs.
By Eric Walz • March 4, 2024 -
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UAW Reaching Across Border to Support Mexican Auto Workers
The UAW argues that helping improve wages and working conditions for auto workers in Mexico will give automakers less incentive to “offshore” their operations there.
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 1
Kia U.S. EV Sales Soar 65%; Vertical Integration? Legacy OEMs Rely More On Suppliers; Bugatti Dumps W16, Goes with PHEV V16
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Fisker Facing Financial Fire Again, Talks To Nissan
Fisker Inc. has become a penny stock, and the company is burning cash and reaching out for new capital to Nissan.
By David Kiley • March 1, 2024 -
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Porsche names new head of North America customer experience
Christine Russell Fleischer, who was most recently at Infiniti, will take over as VP of customer experience and will report to CEO Timo Resch.
By Kristen Doerer • March 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Motional
AV startup Motional to cut non-technical staff by 5%
It’s the latest autonomous vehicle company, including Cruise, to face financial challenges as the technology comes under increasing scrutiny.
By Eric Walz • March 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
Fisker seeks deal with major automaker as survival is in question
The automaker also plans to streamline operations and slash its staff by 15% after losing $464 million in Q4.
By Michael Brady • March 1, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 29
Automakers Say 2035 ICE Ban Won’t Work; Boston Installing Curbside Charging; BYD Mexico Plant Won’t Export to the U.S.
Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Consumer confidence falls, breaking three-month rising streak
Spending by consumers is showing signs of sputtering after propelling better-than-expected economic growth last year.
By Jim Tyson • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains
The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 28
UAW Says Mercedes Workers Want a Union; Apple Kills EV Program; Huawei Claims 1 Km/Second EV Charging
Feb. 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Ayvens to buy up to 500,000 Stellantis vehicles
Deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2024.
By Eric Walz • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Nikola close to naming next CFO
CEO Steve Girsky has been serving as interim finance chief following Anastasiya “Stasy” Pasterick’s departure.
By David Taube • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 27
Tesla Steals More New Buyers Than Anyone Else; Yanfeng Makes Seating Cheaper; Isetta-Like EV Could Come to U.S.
Feb. 27, 2024
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