Lunes, Nobyembre 30, 2020

Ford says automakers should consider backing California emissions deal

Major automakers are set to discuss next steps at a virtual meeting, which comes a week after GM abruptly said it would no longer back the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to bar California from setting its own vehicle emissions rules.



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Groups release outline for autonomous vehicle legislation

The diverse coalition includes Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Center for Disability Rights, Transportation for America, Consumer Reports and other stakeholders that are urging federal lawmakers to use the framework as a guide to ensure public safety.



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Adient posts $36M net loss in Q4, projects growth for 2021

Despite a deeper net loss from the year before, the results still marked a significant improvement from Adient's third-quarter net loss of $325 million.



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TrueCar completes $135M sale of ALG unit to J.D. Power

TrueCar said the transaction will boost the company's cash balance and the proceeds will support an ongoing share repurchase program worth up to $75 million.



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CDK Global to sell international business for $1.45 billion

CDK Global says it will focus on its core North American operations and repay debt as it considers future capital investments.



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S&P Global to buy IHS Markit in deal valued at $44 billion

IHS Markit is a major player in the automotive data segment. S&P Global is renowned for providing debt ratings to countries and companies, as well as data on capital and commodity markets worldwide.



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GM drops plans to build Nikola’s EV pickup

The new deal, a non-binding memorandum of understanding, eliminates plans for GM to take an equity stake in the startup as well as plans for building Nikola's Badger electric pickup truck.



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VW's executive committee to discuss Diess' future, report says

Diess has encountered opposition to his efforts to reform the automaker and may review his position if his attempts continue to be stifled, a source told Reuters.



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China approves sales of Shanghai-made Tesla Model Y

Tesla will start selling the crossover alongside the locally built Model 3.



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Ford picks German plant to build new EV, reports say

The automaker will invest 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) into the Cologne factory for EV production, according a German newspaper and other reports.



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Linggo, Nobyembre 29, 2020

HO SUNG SONG: Positioning Kia for new era in EVs

Kia's president is positioning the South Korean carmaker for a new era to rev up electric vehicle sales, branch into purpose-built new mobility runabouts and gradually move the marque upmarket.



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Will turbo Mazdas draw luxury buyers?

Mazda is adding turbocharged options in more models as it moves upmarket. At the same time, it's offering a smaller engine to push down the entry price for mainstream buyers.



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Mass. ‘right to repair' law faces new court fight

Major automakers allege in a federal lawsuit that the revised law poses cybersecurity and vehicle safety risks and the short timeline sets an "impossible task" for compliance.



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New Infiniti chairman plots strategy to improve vehicles, experience

Global Infiniti brand boss Peyman Kargar wants to accelerate growth of the struggling premium brand through a four-pronged strategy that hinges on new product, new technology, better customer experience and a focus on performance.



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VW ID4 offers EV shoppers a different kind of interior

The Volkswagen ID4 will begin arriving in U.S. showrooms in all 50 states in the first quarter of 2021, but customers may want to spend some time with its tech-rich interior to get familiar with its quirky controls.



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GM emissions reversal part of path forward

GM's reversal on the issue of whether California can set its own emissions standard is aimed at taking an active role in discussions with President-elect Joe Biden.



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GM gives itself more control over selling EVs

The automaker will dole out inventory based solely on customer orders and is asking dealers to use no-haggle pricing. The automaker even asserts the right to limit GMC dealers' interactions with Hummer buyers.



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Nissan split would be a blow to Mitsu

A disputed report that Nissan would sell off its stake in Mitsubishi comes at a delicate time for the junior alliance partner as it grapples with massive losses.



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Lexus' reign continues atop dealer surveys

In winter 2020 and summer 2020 rankings, Lexus was dealers' most-liked brand according to the National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Attitude Survey.



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Bill Ford named Automotive News’ Industry Leader of the Year

Helping coordinate the Detroit 3's coronavirus response might be Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford's greatest accomplishment in a turbulent year that's seen him appoint a new CEO, launch a slew of key products, break from the Trump administration and oversee the automaker's implementation of a global effort to manufacture medical equipment.



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Ford-Toyota dealer from Nigeria achieves sales dreams in Vermont

Years ago, a customer didn't want to buy a truck from Faith Mba because he's Black. A decade later, Mba bought the store.



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Sabado, Nobyembre 28, 2020

MAKOTO UCHIDA: Nissan recovery plan hinges on U.S. market

The automaker's CEO about its recovery from the pandemic and plans for rebuilding the U.S. business while updating on strained relations with Renault and Mitsubishi.



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New models offer peek into GM's electric future

The Hummer SUV and Chevy pickup are expected to be built starting in 2023 or 2024, but those schedules likely will be accelerated. 



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Nigerian dealer achieves sales dreams in Vermont

As a Ford salesman, one customer didn't want to buy a truck from Faith Mba because he's Black, and management didn't push back. About 10 years later, Mba bought the store.



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Tesla could widen release of 'self-driving' software in two weeks

The automaker plans to make its new "Full Self Driving" software update available to more customers.



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