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January sales roundup: Automakers see annual gains, but Hyundai, Kia lag
Honda, Mazda and Subaru posted strong sales figures, avoiding a post-holiday slump.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 2
Toyota Bullish on PHEV Pickups, Not EVs; UAW Launches Organizing Drive at Hyundai; Tesla Recall Is Over Font Size
Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Jeep Hypes 4xe Models in Latest Most-Seen Auto TV Ad
The NFL delivered over a third of the national TV ad impressions for “4xAdventure,” per iSpot.tv.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Volkswagen Group names new CTO for China
The Volkswagen brand will also combine its new mobility and technical development divisions.
By Michael Brady • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 1
Ford Trying to Make New Explorer More Profitable; Musk Wants to Reincorporate Tesla in Texas; F1 Rejects Andretti
Feb. 1, 2024 -
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European Competition Watchdog Raids Tire Giants
Pirelli, Michelin, Continental and Nokia facing antitrust investigations.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Volvo Cars Sets Sales, Revenue Records in 2023
Swedish automaker sees best sales, revenues and profits in its 97-year history.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Toyota sees first annual sales increase in 2 years
The automaker sold 11.2 million vehicles worldwide in 2023, a 7.2% year-over-year increase.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 31
GM Brings Back Plug-In Hybrids to U.S.; Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Voided; EV Sales Drop in California
Jan. 31, 2024 -
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GM to sell more hybrids as EV demand wanes
The automaker will time some new vehicle launches to comply with fuel economy and emissions standards, CEO Mary Barra said.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Polestar Sets Table for What It Hopes Will Be Better 2024
Although volumes haven’t hit targets, forcing the automaker to initiate staff cuts, Polestar is making moves to reverse momentum, including launching new models, adding U.S. production and continuing to upgrade its infotainment and ADAS technology in the year ahead.
By David Zoia • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Trump, Fain Trade Insults as UAW Continues Recruiting
UAW President Shawn Fain is coming under fire from Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee, over the union’s endorsement of Democratic incumbent Joe Biden for re-election in November.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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GM CEO: ‘We are committed to Cruise’
Despite investigations, ongoing safety concerns and a $2.7 billion loss last year for the robotaxi unit, General Motors CEO Mary Barra insists the “technology is sound.”
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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GM’s ’23 Earnings Shake Off Strike, EV Slowdown
General Motors beat Wall Street 2023 earnings forecast despite EV and autonomous driving setbacks and a tough year in China, with the automaker predicting a good year for the industry.
By David Kiley • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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New vehicle sales slowed in January
Sales volume is projected to end the month down an estimated 21.3% from December, Cox Automotive said.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 30
2024 U.S. EV Sales Could Hit 1.6 Million; Ford’s All-New Transit Connect; Peugeot Offers 8 Year/100K Mile EV Warranty
Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Industry-Watchers See Better Times Ahead for Automotive
Stephen Brown of Fitch Ratings says the credit outlook for both automakers and suppliers is “stable” overall despite high interest rates.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Wieland to expand Illinois copper production plant
The project will help increase the production of critical components used in EVs and EV charging infrastructure.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Automotive industry outlook for 2024
Executives are adjusting plans as they deal with economic headwinds, a web of federal mandates and the fallout of the United Auto Workers deal.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Jan. 29
EV Shift to Cost Thousands of Jobs in EU; Cybertruck Generates Big Buzz in China; VW Takes Action to Stop Slide in China
Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Uber Challenges Paris Tourist-Route Taxi Ban
City's bid to improve public transport flow being challenged by ride-hailing giant citing Olympic Games issues.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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U.K.’s Beef with Canada Hits Auto Trade
Trade spat over hormone-pumped-up meat places U.K. car industry exports at risk.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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BMW aims to deploy humanoid robots at its Spartanburg factory
The automaker is testing how general-purpose robots could improve factory productivity as part of a multi-stage deployment deal.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Lincoln plans to buy out another 100 US dealers in 2024
Ford’s luxury brand is streamlining its sales network to match supply and demand.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by AvengaGenAI’s impact on the automotive industry and tips to capitalize on it
The global automotive artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to reach USD 15.23 billion by 2030, and most leading automotive manufacturers worldwide are working to integrate predictive analytics models into operations.
By Rafael Ibanez, Managing Director, Avenga LATAM • Jan. 29, 2024
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