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Tesla loses EV sales crown to BYD in Q4, despite annual sales record

The change in quarterly sales rankings signals growing competition in China and other major markets.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 3, 2024

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 3

BYD Passes Tesla in Q4 EV Sales; But Tesla Keeps Full-Year EV Sales Crown; Honda To Test Used Fuel Cells for Energy Storage

Jan. 3, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Automotive Manufacturing

Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

By WardsAuto staff

Amazon to trial Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in 2024

Daimler Truck aims to make its carbon neutral vehicles available in core markets, including the U.S., Europe and Japan, by 2039.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2024

Over 20 EVs will lose tax credit eligibility in 2024

Fewer eligible vehicles could make it harder for automakers to sell EVs by making them less affordable.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 2, 2024

The IndyCar Conundrum

Here’s the problem: IndyCar is an American series that only races in North America, including one race in Canada. And the big sponsorship money wants global exposure, which is why Formula One is so successful.

By John McElroy • Dec. 28, 2023

December Sales Volume on Pace to Beat 2022 Numbers

Sales are expected to remain consistent but incentives, interest rates will cut into dealers’ profits, reports J.D. Power.

By Nancy Dunham • Dec. 28, 2023

US new vehicle sales up 12.8% in 2023: J.D. Power

Despite declining transaction prices, dealers’ “profits continue to exceed pre-pandemic levels,” Thomas King, president of the data and analytics division at J.D. Power, said.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 22, 2023

U.K. Auto’s Early Christmas Present As EU Tariffs Deferred

BEV manufacturers claim trading win as imposition of "rules of origin," due in New Year, to be delayed by three years.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 22, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 21

Tesla Hitting Battery Production Hell; Waymo Says Its AVs 6X Safer Than Humans; Chevy ChatBot Recommends F-150

Dec. 21, 2023

Mexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making

Whether through foreign direct investments or internationally purchased goods, the automotive sector has an outsized share of Mexico's trade.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2023

Canada Sets Zero-Emission-Vehicle Deadline; Industry Skeptical

The standard retains the basic sales goals in the Liberal government’s 2022 draft: 20% of new cars, SUVs and pickups sold in Canada by 2026 are to be zero-emission vehicles; 60% by 2030; and 100% by 2035.

By Keith Nuthall • Dec. 21, 2023

GM buys out around half of its Buick dealers

Dealers accepting the buyouts declined to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to sell and service General Motors’ future electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 21, 2023

Automakers protest forced recall of 52M air bag inflators

General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and eight other automakers said the risks are too low to warrant a forced recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 20

Reuters Expose: Tesla’s Defect Cover Up; Kia Canada Hides Sales From Kia Korea; Ford Finds 20-HP Under Raptor R Hood

Dec. 20, 2023

Hyundai creates CX division, combining retail and after-sales

Michel Poirier will lead the division, which was created in an effort to streamline the automaker’s CX efforts.

By Kristen Doerer • Dec. 20, 2023

Tesla to raise wages 10% at Nevada gigafactory: CNBC

The automaker will increase wages from $20 to $22 per hour for employees at the bottom of the payscale, while high-wage workers will go from $30.65 to $34.50.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 19

Tesla Mexico Takes a Siesta; Germany Yanks EV Subsidies; UAW’s Fain Shows Up on VW’s Doorstep

Dec. 19, 2023

Navigating the Future of Mobility in 2024

As we look toward 2024, the mobility and transportation sectors seem poised for transformative growth.

By Kobi Eisenberg • Dec. 19, 2023

Panasonic to develop advanced EV batteries with Sila Nanotechnologies

Sila’s nano-composite silicon anode material can deliver a 20% increase in range compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries used for electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2023

Volkswagen denies union-busting claims as UAW files another unfair labor complaint

The union said the automaker’s social media, dress code and flier policies are “unlawful” and “have a chilling effect on workers’ rights” to publicly discuss labor conditions and organize.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 19, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 18 update from December 2023

VW ID.7 Is Way Cheaper in China Than EU; As GM Cruise Pauses, Competitors Race Ahead; BAIC BJ60 Sure Looks Like a Jeep

Dec. 18, 2023

BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties

The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.

By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 18, 2023

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 18

VW ID.7 Is Way Cheaper in China Than EU; As GM Cruise Pauses, Competitors Race Ahead; BAIC BJ60 Sure Looks Like a Jeep

Dec. 18, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: Forecasting the EV Transformation in 2024

Growth of EV sales slowed in 2023, but an increase in charging infrastructure, some new CUV models hitting the market and a stock market surge all should help sales.

By Wards Staff • Dec. 18, 2023

What Lies Ahead for Auto Industry in 2024

Trends in 2024 will demonstrate the need for extended collaboration at all stages in the automotive development process.

By Chris Clark • Dec. 18, 2023