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- Ford turns $561M profit in Q2, raises full-year outlook despite chip shortageby Michael Martinez on July 28, 2021 at 8:52 pm
Ford said it had expected a net loss for the quarter but performed better because of strong demand, lower incentives and a favorable mix of more […]
- U.S. Rep. Dingell pushes bill to ease chip shortageby Audrey LaForest on July 28, 2021 at 2:45 pm
The bill — referred to as the Mature Technology Node Resiliency and Manufacturing Act — would approve $2 billion in funding for 2022 to support […]
- Aston Martin narrows loss on strong DBX demandby Wire reports on July 28, 2021 at 8:25 am
The automaker's chairman, Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, expects results to be further boosted by new products such as the Valkyrie hypercar […]
- VW pushes ahead with 'super platform' for self-driving electric carsby Nick Gibbs on July 26, 2021 at 10:38 am
The automaker will produce 40 million vehicles on its new electric ‘super platform’ that will replace the group’s current combustion-engine and […]
- The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Chinese, N.A. plants pinchedon July 26, 2021 at 4:00 am
Several Chinese auto plants have cut production plans because of the ongoing microchip shortage.
- Industry's impact is underappreciatedon July 26, 2021 at 4:00 am
No industry has had a greater impact on America, writes an Automotive News reader in a letter to the editor.
- Reptiles scale back pace for Tesla plant in Germanyon July 26, 2021 at 4:00 am
Snakes and lizards are complicating construction of a factory that is already reportedly at least six months behind schedule.
- ‘No jab, no job' must be new industry policyon July 26, 2021 at 4:00 am
The auto industry must lead the rest of the economy by requiring vaccinations against COVID-19 for employees who are medically able to take one.
- Next step for EVs: Design batteries to strengthen auto bodies, extend rangeby PAUL LIENERT and BEN KLAYMAN on July 23, 2021 at 11:03 am
What engineers call structural batteries hold the promise of lighter weight and greater energy efficiency -- resulting in driving ranges between […]
- GM to add trailering, automatic lane change to Super Cruiseby Hannah Lutz on July 23, 2021 at 4:01 am
The latest version of the driver-assist technology will debut on the GMC Hummer EV pickup this year before expanding to five other 2022 models.
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- Consumer demand, inventory squeeze could last another year, Toyota's Carter saysby Larry P. Vellequette on July 28, 2021 at 10:02 pm
The automaker is keeping a close watch on the Delta variant of COVID-19 and may be forced to adjust its mask policy, to keep in line with federal public health guidance.
- Ford turns $561M profit in Q2, raises full-year outlook despite chip shortageby Michael Martinez on July 28, 2021 at 8:52 pm
Ford said it had expected a net loss for the quarter but performed better because of strong demand, lower incentives and a favorable mix of more profitable vehicles.
- GM to restart pickup output; downtime added at crossover, sedan plantsby Hannah Lutz on July 28, 2021 at 7:03 pm
While pickup truck production is set to resume Monday, six other North American plants will take additional downtime, including Fairfax Assembly, which has been idled for nearly six months.
- Sonic buys 2 Colorado dealerships, returns to Subaru brandby Jack Walsworth on July 28, 2021 at 5:36 pm
Sonic Automotive purchased two import dealerships in Colorado — its first franchised dealership acquisitions since 2014.
- Tesla to shift retail strategy, report saysby Michael Martinez on July 28, 2021 at 5:22 pm
The electric automaker plans to pull out of high-rent shopping malls in favor of cheaper locations, Electrek reported. It will also reportedly focus on remote work.
- Nissan CEO reassures France's Macron over Renault allianceon July 28, 2021 at 3:44 pm
The French president was told by CEO Makoto Uchida that trust is growing between leaders of the automakers, an aide said.
- U.S. Rep. Dingell pushes bill to ease chip shortageby Audrey LaForest on July 28, 2021 at 2:45 pm
The bill — referred to as the Mature Technology Node Resiliency and Manufacturing Act — would approve $2 billion in funding for 2022 to support the production of mature semiconductor technology, which the auto industry relies on.
- UAW receives $1.1M for controversial Mich. lake houseby Wendy Guzman on July 28, 2021 at 12:19 pm
The UAW got $1.1 million for a lakefront house in northern Michigan that was being built for former President Dennis Williams, who was sentenced to prison in the union's embezzlement scandal.
- Penske's Q2 net income soars to recordby Melissa Burden on July 28, 2021 at 11:11 am
Penske Automotive Group said net income totaled $340.4 million, higher than $44.8 million in the pandemic-impaired second quarter of 2020.
- Tesla expects to start Model Y production in Germany by the end of the yearby Nick Gibbs on July 28, 2021 at 10:58 am
Despite a number of planning setbacks at the Gruenheide factory and a redesign of the Model Y, Elon Musk is confident of "limited production" in 2021.