Sunday, May 31, 2020

BMW'S BERNHARD KUHNT: Managing through the storm

BMW North America's CEO says while he expects a steady recovery if there isn't a second wave of the virus, it will be a process of navigating a new landscape and learning from the experience.



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Used-car market could be in for a wild ride

In the months ahead, an influx of vehicles returning to the wholesale market will again put pressure on prices.


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Dealers laud GM's Engle for retail skill

In a little more than a year heading GM's North American operations, Barry Engle has earned the respect of dealers by offering solutions to help their businesses and involving them in GM's plans for the future.



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ZF puts down a big bet on future of commercial trucks

COVID-19 has not derailed ZF Friedrichshafen's ambitious plans to bolster its expertise in self-driving commercial vehicles.


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VOLVO'S ANDERS GUSTAFSSON: Crisis shows more urgent need for future tech

Volvo Car USA's CEO sees life in a post-coronavirus world accelerating the digitalization of auto retail and adoption of new technologies, such as electrification.



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Rental struggles expected to take a big bite out of fleet demand

A key source of sales for some big automakers is disappearing. ALG projected a 78 percent drop in U.S. fleet sales for May. 



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Nissan plots an Infiniti reboot to cap revival

Nissan's restructuring road map cuts billions in costs, slashes production capacity and trims the lineup. Part of that means Infiniti will share platforms, powertrains and assembly plants with the mass-market Nissan brand.



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Stage set for legal battle over fuel efficiency rules

A 23-state coalition is challenging the Trump administration's decision to lower annual increases in vehicle fuel efficiency through 2026.


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Trying times in China for would-be U.S. players

Plans to bring the Zotye brand to the U.S. have been iced, leaving money-losing Chery as the only Chinese automaker with any near-term prospects.



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Mexico scrambles to meet U.S. need

Facing delicate economic conditions and steadily rising COVID-19 deaths, Mexico's auto industry is ramping up production to meet U.S. demand for parts and popular vehicles.



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Virus disruptions get shorter at UAW plants

Each of the Detroit 3 has had cases of the virus within their plants since they reopened, but new guidance from the CDC allowed them to halt the assembly lines for less time than originally anticipated.



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Remote work will broaden talent pool, Toyota exec says

Chris Reynolds says that in addition to the profound impact COVID-19 has had on manufacturing, it may have opened the door for companies to draw from a broader pool of talent because of experiences with working remotely.



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Saturday, May 30, 2020

Alliance finding an individual way forward

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi pledge to revive their struggling alliance by divvying up markets and technologies to achieve a smaller, but more sustainable, global business.



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Range Rover at 50: The birth of luxury SUV's

The legendary SUV succeeded against the odds -- and changed the industry.



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Shorter virus disruptions at UAW plants

Each of the Detroit 3 has had cases of the virus within their plants since they reopened, but new guidance from the CDC allowed them to halt the assembly lines for less time than originally anticipated.



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Friday, May 29, 2020

How Zoox may fit into Amazon's grand plans

Amazon's reported interest in self-driving startup Zoox likely has less to do with ride-hailing and more to do with assembling more pieces in a sprawling logistics empire.



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GM's BARRY ENGLE: Priorities unchanged by crisis

GM's North American president says the automaker demonstrated its strength through higher market share for its pickups in the first quarter and maintaining its commitment to electric vehicles despite today's economic uncertainty.



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Remote work will broaden talent pool, exec says

Toyota Motor North America manufacturing chief Chirs Reynolds says that in addition to the profound impact COVID-19 has had on manufacturing, it may have opened the door for companies to draw from a broader pool of talent because of experiences with working remotely.



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Toyota's RAV4 Prime priced from $39,220

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid will start at just under $40,000 — a $12,150 premium over the base gasoline RAV4 and $3,620 over the Limited trim with front-wheel drive.


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Kentucky dealership fires lockdown protester

Neil Huffman Auto Group said it would not allow "hate or intolerance" after its employee hung an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear outside the state Capitol.



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FCA to offer buyouts at Canada minivan plant

With Fiat Chrysler's decision apparently final, executives from the union and automaker met Friday to discuss terms of the upcoming buyouts.



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BMW struggles to cut 5,000 jobs, may increase incentives

While BMW typically loses and replaces about 5,000 employees every year due to normal attrition, uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic has slowed the outflow as people.



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Ford Mustang Mach 1, after hiatus, revs up for 2021 return

The "track ready" Mach 1, last offered in 2004 and one of the most successful -- and revered -- special-edition, high-performance Mustang models, will be powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 engine.



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ZF closes on Wabco acquisition

The deal, valued at more than $7 billion, demonstrates a prominent foray into commercial vehicles for ZF.



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Uber launches hourly ride booking option in some U.S. cities

Uber said it decided to expand the hourly feature to the U.S. after riders requested an option for extended trips during the pandemic to avoid exposure to different drivers and vehicles.



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