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Volkswagen subsidiary to pay nearly $49M in SEC fraud case
The SEC claims the finance unit sold bonds at a time when senior Volkswagen executives knew that more than 500,000 of their vehicles in the United States “grossly exceeded legal vehicle emissions limits.”
By Haley Cawthon • April 11, 2024 -
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Kia wants electrified vehicles to make up 58% of sales by 2030
The automaker will lean more into hybrid vehicles as short-term EV demand stagnates.
By Eric Walz • April 11, 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 10
Toyota Reveals All-New 4Runner; BMW EV Sales Up 40% In Q1; China Closing Idled Car Plants
April 10, 2024 -
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Mexico Site Selection for Automotive OEMs & Suppliers in 2024
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview, "Mexico Site Selection for Automotive OEMs & Suppliers in 2024,” Ron Hesse speaks with Gary Swedback, CEO of NAI Mexico, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm.
April 10, 2024 -
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US private equity firm buys majority stake in Panasonic Automotive
The companies expect the transaction to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
By Michael Brady • April 10, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 9
BYD Makes More Per Car Than Ford; Tesla Slashes Supercharger Install Time; Ford Dropping Direct Sales in Europe
April 9, 2024 -
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Rivian keeps production pace as it preps for plant retooling
The startup’s CFO said the new technology at the facility will result in “significant cost savings.”
By Haley Cawthon • April 9, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 8
BYD Targets Premium Segment in Europe; Tesla Robotaxi To Be Revealed in August; GM Part of Group Developing Lunar Rover
April 8, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: The EV Market, Fisker Collapse, NY Auto Show
WardsAuto Senior Editor David Kiley and Headlight.news Editor-Publisher Paul Eisenstein discuss the latest EV news, Fisker’s collapse Take-2 and the New York Auto Show.
By WardsAuto Staff • April 8, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama file for UAW election
A “supermajority” of the more than 5,000 autoworkers at the facility filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board, the UAW announced Friday.
By Kalena Thomhave and Haley Cawthon • April 5, 2024 -
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Ford to expand hybrid offerings, delay EV launches
With demand for EVs decreasing, the automaker will focus on launching new hybrid models and upgrading its manufacturing facilities.
By Eric Walz • April 5, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 5
Tesla Slashes Prices to Unload Inventory; Ford Delays Key EV Launches; 57 Global Sites = 80% GHG Emissions
April 5, 2024 -
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Hyundai Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads
A promotion for Hyundai’s Getaway Sales Event racked up 180.3 million national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.
By WardsAuto Staff • April 5, 2024 -
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Tesla deliveries fall to lowest level since 2020
The automaker produced over 46,000 more vehicles than it delivered in Q1 2024.
By Eric Walz • April 4, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 4
BYD Jumping Into Pickups; Ford EVs & Hybrids Power Q1 Sales; May Mobility Targets 60% Profit Margins
April 4, 2024 -
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After months of conflict, Stellantis strikes emissions deal with California
The automaker will follow the state’s emissions standards, even if the federal government or judicial action bars the state from enforcing them.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 4, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 3
Toyota’s Hybrids Drive Sales Surge; Tesla Stock Faces Critical Price Test; Renault Explores 3D Seat Printing
April 3, 2024 -
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Why ‘Green’ Steel Is Important
Carbon neutrality isn’t something that is achieved by an OEM its own; inputs from suppliers must be assessed. When one of those inputs is steel, there is a lot of carbon that needs to be considered.
By Gary S. Vasilash • April 3, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 2
EV Sales Nosedive in EU; World’s Fastest Charging EV; VW Tech Scares Kangaroos Away from Cars
April 2, 2024 -
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Nissan names new chief communications officer
Lavanya Wadgaonkar’s promotion comes as Nissan begins to execute its new EV transition plan, dubbed “The Arc.”
By Eric Walz • April 2, 2024 -
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Traffic deaths declined in 2023, but distracted driving remains a danger
The proliferation of infotainment screens in new vehicles adds potential distraction, safety experts say.
By Dan Zukowski • April 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for April 1
Wall Street Worried About Tesla Q1 Sales; Stellantis U.S. Could Drop To #6; Plenty of EV Demand If the Price Is Right
April 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker, Inc.
Fisker cuts MSRPs up to 39% as it fights for survival
The EV startup hopes lower prices will make it easier to sell its unsold 2023 inventory.
By Eric Walz • April 1, 2024 -
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Ford CEO Jim Farley earned over $26M in 2023
He’s the latest Detroit Three executive to receive record compensation.
By Michael Brady • April 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 29
Tesla U.S. Sales Slow, Others Up Strong; GM, CATL To Build North American Battery Plant; UAW Still Losing Members
March 29, 2024
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