A Tough Week for Carmakers
Lousy financial results but considerable optimism that the worst is over.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Vehicle Wholesales in China Jump 15%
Year-to-date volume still lags, but gap is closing quickly
Chinese EV Maker Plans U.S. IPO Worth $950 Million
Li Auto hopes to tap current stock market mania for EVs
Suppliers’ Legal Battle Rattle EV Plans at Ford, GM, VW
Outcome could threaten timing of EV programs at all three carmakers
Nissan to Cut Production 30% through 2020?
Report says 1.1 million fewer units planned for April-December
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Nissan Looks to the Future with Ariya EV
New look, more tech. The first in a wave of new models.
A Stick Shift Without the Foot Work
Hyundai debuts manual gearbox sans clutch pedal, in India
All Toyota Plants Running for First Time in 5 Months
A testimony to persistence as factory in Venezuela reopens
Honda Expands Partnership with Chinese Battery Giant
The deal is the latest win for CATL, which claims to be the world’s largest battery supplier.
Toyota Touts New Electronics Plating Tech
Stamping-type process designed to cut waste and manufacturing emissions
Global Car Sales Fell 18% in June
China, Korea are bright spots as other markets lag
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Report: The Revolution Ahead for Automakers
Deloitte spells out what carmakers must do to excel
Formula One Drops Three More Races
8 races finalized, plans for 7 more by year-end
FCA Wins Trade Ruling on Jeep Lookalike Case
The lookalike grille is gone, but the resemblance remains
Honda Partners with Neusoft on Connectivity
Tech joint venture expands years of collaboration
New-Car Wholesales in China Jumped 7% in May
Increase hints at recovery pace for U.S., European car markets
Study: U.S. Car Sales Won’t Hit 17 Million Again Until 2026
AlixPartners: The industry was weakening before the coronavirus arrived
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup: June 5
More plants open, but others are targeted for closure
