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FTC pauses rule to fight dealer bait-and-switch tactics, junk fees
The National Automobile Dealers Association and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association sued the agency to block the rule from taking effect.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Ford to cut F-150 Lightning production amid slowing demand
The automaker is also increasing Bronco and Bronco Raptor production to grow sales and profitability.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 19, 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 Jan. 18
Human-Like Robots Going to Build BMWs; Honda to Launch Fuel Cell CR-V; Tesla Testing Cybertruck Demand in China?
Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Hertz reverses course on EVs
The company, which once said EVs would account for a quarter of its rental fleet by 2025, is selling 20,000 vehicles and replacing them with gas-powered cars.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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McKinsey: Consumers Ready for Subscription Connected Services
Consumer demand for connected-car services is expected to soar over the next decade, and consultancy McKinsey says vehicle owners are willing to subscribe monthly for them.
By David Kiley • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Consumer satisfaction with car buying experience the highest since 2020
Larger inventories, higher discounts and more streamlined purchasing experiences are making it easier and faster for consumers to get into a new vehicle, a Cox Automotive survey found.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 17
Unique Autonomous Service Launched In Las Vegas; Ram Introduces ProMaster EV; Waymo Robotaxi Expected to Debut This Year
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Biden administration awards $623M for EV charging, hydrogen buildout
The funding is a part of the federal government’s $7.5 billion push to build a national EV charging network.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Sixt to buy up to 250,000 vehicles from Stellantis
The rental car company plans to buy a wide range of vehicle types, including city cars, SUVs and vans, from Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot and more.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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UAW president calls out Stellantis for laying off over 500 workers
The news could make it more difficult for the United Auto Workers to convince non-union autoworkers to join its ranks.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Korean University’s ‘Green’ Auto-Grade Hydrogen Breakthrough
Researchers from Chung-Ang University say their 'doped' ruthenium catalyst solves the cost challenges of clean hydrogen production.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 16
Did Record UAW Contract Get Stellantis COO Fired?; Musk Wants More Control of Tesla for AI & Robots; Lambo Has Best Sales Year Ever
Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Stellantis replaces its North America COO
Before joining Stellantis, Carlos Zarlenga served as president and CEO of General Motors South America.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat
The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Sponsored by BalanceMaximizing online automotive sales through smart payment processes
From sales to customer experience, here are the ways that B2B payments can be a source of growth.
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 12
Tesla Berlin To Boost Germany’s Car Production; Hertz to Sell Off Part of Its EV Fleet; Toyota Tokyo Auto Show Reveals
Jan. 12, 2024 -
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UAW unionizing efforts ‘gaining traction’ at Mercedes-Benz’s largest US plant
The United Auto Workers said crossing the 30% threshold of support was “a major milestone” for the automaker's employees.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Tesla’s factory workers in California are getting a wage hike: Bloomberg
The automaker’s wage hikes come as hourly workers at non-union automakers are being encouraged to organize and join the United Auto Workers union.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries
It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.
By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 11
EV Inventory Dwarfs ICE Inventory; UAW Turns Its Attention to Mercedes; U.S. Public Charger Rollout on Track
Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Full “By-Wire” Truck Platform Approved in U.S.
Ree Automotive claims first with wireless control of mission-critical driving functions.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 10
Honda Unveils New EV Lineup; Tesla Launches New Model 3 In U.S.; Mercedes’ New AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAutomotive consumer trends in 2024
Buyers remain concerned about the price of EVs and a lack of a national charging infrastructure, hampering EV adoption.
By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 9
VW Bringing ChatGPT Into Cars; 1 Out of 12 VW Sold is Electric; Stellantis Cuts Development from Months to Hours
Jan. 9, 2024
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