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* February 27, 2021 –  Automotive News

How incentives revived Ontario

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/how-incentives-revived-ontario

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* February 25, 2021 –  BBC

Chinese £3,200 budget electric car takes on Tesla

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-56178802

 

* February 23, 2021 –  Detroit News

GM faces steep climb in bid to go all-electric by 2035

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2021/02/24/gm-faces-steep-climb-bid-go-all-electric-2035/4537239001/

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* February 22, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

Windshields on 2020-21 Ford F-150s may come loose; 2020 Super Duty payload wrong

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/02/22/ford-recall-f-150-windshield-super-duty-payload-f-series/4539088001/

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* February 22, 2021 – Automotive News

The growing toll of the microchip shortage

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/growing-toll-microchip-shortage

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* February 22, 2021 –  The Truth About Cars

How Many Vehicles Will the Chip Shortage Really Cost Us?

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2021/02/how-many-vehicles-will-the-chip-shortage-really-cost-us/

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* February 20, 2021 –  Automotive News

Choices might spark sales of Chevy Bolt

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/choices-might-spark-sales-chevy-bolt

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* February 18, 2021 –  Torque News

Subaru Had Another Plant Shutdown - How It Affects New Car Shoppers

https://www.torquenews.com/1084/subaru-had-another-plant-shutdown-how-it-affects-new-car-shoppers

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* February 17, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

Arctic blast, chip shortage mean UAW members may not get summer vacation

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2021/02/17/chip-shortage-uaw-summer-vacations/6768634002/

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* February 17, 2021 –  Ford Authority

North American Ford Production Severely Impacted By Chip Shortage

https://fordauthority.com/2021/02/north-american-ford-production-severely-impacted-by-chip-shortage/

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* February 17, 2021 –  CBT News

CBT automotive newscast: February 17, 2021

https://www.cbtnews.com/cbt-automotive-newscast-february-17-2021/

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* February 15, 2021 –  Automotive News

New forecast: 1.3 million vehicle loss from microchip shortage

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/new-forecast-13-million-vehicle-loss-microchip-shortage

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* February 15, 2021 –  GM Authority

Nearly 60,000 GM Vehicles Cut From NA Production Due to Chip Shortage

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/02/nearly-60000-gm-vehicles-cut-from-na-production-due-to-chip-shortage/

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* February 15, 2021 –  The Post and Courier

Volvo weighing its options if global chip shortage hits SC plant

https://www.postandcourier.com/business/volvo-weighing-its-options-if-global-chip-shortage-hits-sc-plant/article_bcc53f6a-6fb3-11eb-909e-ff1432107378.html

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* February 12, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

Do automakers prioritize U.S. inventory over Canadian stock?

https://canada.autonews.com/blogs/do-automakers-prioritize-us-inventory-over-canadian-stock

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* February 11, 2021 –  Gizmodo

The Global Chip Shortage Is Gonna Leave A Dent

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2021/02/the-global-chip-shortage-is-gonna-leave-a-dent/

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* February 10, 2021 –  CarsDirect

Chip Shortage Continues To Hinder Auto Production, Sales

https://www.carsdirect.com/automotive-news/industry-news/chip-shortage-continues-to-hinder-auto-production-sales

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* February 10, 2021 –  Marketplace

Extended downtime for GM plants doesn’t mean workers are losing their jobs

https://www.marketplace.org/2021/02/10/extended-downtime-for-gm-plants-doesnt-mean-workers-are-losing-their-jobs/

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* February 9, 2021 –  BBC News

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55806568

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* February 9, 2021 –  Reuters

GM extends vehicle production cuts due to global chip shortage

https://www.reuters.com/article/gm-semiconductors/update-4-gm-extends-vehicle-production-cuts-due-to-global-chip-shortage-idUSL1N2KF1HP

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* February 9, 2021 –  Argus Media

GM idles plants into mid-March on chip shortage: Update

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2185476-gm-idles-plants-into-midmarch-on-chip-shortage-update?backToResults=true

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* February 9, 2021 –  Car Advice

No sharp new-car deals anytime soon, microchip shortage continues to strangle global vehicle production

https://www.caradvice.com.au/923135/no-sharp-new-car-deals-anytime-soon-microchip-shortage-continues-to-strangle-global-vehicle-production/

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* February 8, 2021 –  Collision Repair Mag

Tuesday Ticker: February 9, 2021

https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/tuesday-ticker-february-9-2021/

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* February 8, 2021 –  Japan Times

Chip shortage to keep plaguing automakers in coming months

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/08/business/corporate-business/chip-shortage-automakers/

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* February 8, 2021 –  Detroit News

Automakers' fragile recovery threatened by shortage of tiny part

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/02/09/automakers-fragile-recovery-might-broken-tiny-part/4441179001/

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* February 8, 2021 –  AsumeTech

Microchip shortage idles more auto plants

https://asumetech.com/microchip-shortage-idles-more-auto-plants/

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* February 8, 2021 –  Automotive News

Chip crisis pulls the reins on recovery

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/chip-crisis-pulls-reins-recovery

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* February 5, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

Chip shortage cripples car production into the second half of 2021

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2021/02/05/chip-shortage-cripples-car-production-into-second-half-2021/4378898001/

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* February 5, 2021 – Stansberry NewsWire

Semiconductor Shortage Continues to Weigh on Auto Industry

https://stansberryresearch.com/articles/semiconductor-shortage-continues-to-weigh-on-auto-industry-2

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* February 5, 2021 –  Plastics Today

Automakers Pause Production as Chip Shortage Escalates

https://www.plasticstoday.com/automotive-and-mobility/automakers-pause-production-chip-shortage-escalates

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* February 5, 2021 –  Freight Waves

Transmission: Chip shortage threatens post-pandemic recovery

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transmission-chip-shortage-threatens-post-pandemic-recovery

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* February 4, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

Ford ends electric vehicle deal with China company 'on cusp of collapse'

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/02/04/ford-china-zoyte-electric-vehicle/4385363001/

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* February 4, 2021 –  Business World

GM Hit By Chip Shortage, To Cut Production At Four Plants

http://www.businessworld.in/article/GM-Hit-By-Chip-Shortage-To-Cut-Production-At-Four-Plants/04-02-2021-373546/

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* February 4, 2021 – Kelley Blue Book

Chip Shortage Could Affect 1 Million Cars: GM, Ford Announce More Shutdowns

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/chip-shortage-could-affect-1-million-cars-gm-ford-announce-more-shutdowns/

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* February 3, 2021 – Reuters

GM hit by chip shortage, to cut production at four plants

https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL1N2K924V

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* February 3, 2021 – The Motley Fool

General Motors Will Idle 3 Auto Plants Amid Global Computer-Chip Shortage

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/general-motors-will-idle-3-auto-plants-amid-global-computer-chip-shortage-2021-02-03

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* February 3, 2021 –  GM Authority

Four GM Plants To Cut Production Due To Chip Shortage

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/02/four-gm-plants-to-cut-production-due-to-chip-shortage/

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* February 3, 2021 – The Canadian Press

GM announces temporary layoffs at CAMI plant amid worldwide chip shortage

https://www.todayville.com/calgary/gm-announces-temporary-layoffs-at-cami-plant-amid-worldwide-chip-shortage/

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* February 3, 2021 –  Bloomberg

GM CAMI plant facing downtime as semiconductor chain lags

https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/gm-cami-plant-facing-downtime-as-semiconductor-chain-lags-1.1558594

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* February 1, 2021 –  China Daily

Chip shortages could remain through H1

http://epaper.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202102/01/WS60174480a31099a234353af3.html

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* February 1, 2021 –  The News Wheel

Oakville to Build Electric Lincoln Corsair By 2026: Report

https://thenewswheel.com/oakville-building-electric-lincoln-corsair/

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* January 30, 2021 –   Automotive News

Nissan trims output at Miss. Plant amid tight chip supplies

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/nissan-trims-output-miss-plant-amid-tight-chip-supplies?fbclid=IwAR1DaGhUA3KJY4gLwSnRbK0sOadJ-V4vfdkJ8AyombX-Wrg39bj9HzAXYIw

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* January 30, 2021 – The Deep Dive

Global Semiconductor Shortage Hammers Auto Industry

https://thedeepdive.ca/global-semiconductor-shortage-hammers-auto-industry/

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* January 29, 2021 –  Automotive News

2022 M5 CS: More vroom in a BMW than ever

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/2022-m5-cs-more-vroom-bmw-ever

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* January 26, 2021 –  Automotive Logistics

Credit where credit is due

https://www.automotivelogistics.media/oems/credit-where-credit-is-due/41499.article?adredir=1

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* January 25, 2021 –  Automotive News

Dealers call on Nissan to revive Xterra

https://www.autonews.com/sales/dealers-call-nissan-revive-xterra

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* January 25, 2021 –  Financial Times

Global chip shortage puts car supply chain under the microscope

https://www.ft.com/content/13094950-fb45-4686-9ef9-8199c674b90d

 

* January 24, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

Ford is pushing the pivot to electrics

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/22/ford-ceo-farley-mach-e-mustang/4171859001/

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* January 24, 2021 – Car Advice

Blatant speculation' sayts Ford on electric Mustang rumors - report

https://www.caradvice.com.au/918565/blatant-speculation-says-ford-on-electric-mustang-rumours-report/

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* January 22, 2021 –  Inside Evs

Electric Lincoln Corsair Reportedly Coming In 2026, May Replace ICE Model

https://insideevs.com/news/481029/electric-lincoln-corsair-2026/

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* January 22, 2021 –  Roadshow by C/Net

Next Ford Mustang delayed to plug in electric power in radical shift, report says

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ford-mustang-ev-delay-electric-power/

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* January 22, 2021 –  The Torque Report

Will the Ford Mustang become an EV in 2028?

https://www.thetorquereport.com/ford/will-the-ford-mustang-become-an-ev-in-2028/

 

* January 22, 2021 –  Kelley Blue Book

Rumor: Next Ford Mustang Will Be All-Electric

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/rumor-next-ford-mustang-will-be-all-electric/

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* January 21, 2021 –  Autoblog

The next-gen Ford Mustang reportedly going all-electric, arriving in 2028

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/21/electric-ford-mustang-2028-rumor/

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* January 21, 2021 –  The Detroit Bureau

Is Ford Making an All-Electric Mustang? Maybe

https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/01/is-ford-making-an-all-electric-mustang-maybe/

 

* January 21, 2021 –  Driving.ca

Ford to reportedly kill gas Mustang to make way for electric version in 2028

https://driving.ca/ford/auto-news/news/ford-to-reportedly-kill-gas-mustang-to-make-way-for-electric-version-in-2028

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* January 20, 2021 –  AutoEvolution

Next-Gen Ford Mustang Reportedly Coming in Late 2028 Solely With Electric Power

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/next-gen-ford-mustang-reportedly-coming-in-late-2028-solely-with-electric-power-154774.html

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* January 20, 2021 –  Autoblog

Electric Lincoln Corsair-E coming in 2026, report says

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/01/20/electric-lincoln-corsair-coming/

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* January 20, 2021 –  Jalopnik

The Mustang Will Go All-Electric In 2028: Report

https://jalopnik.com/the-mustang-will-go-all-electric-in-2028-report-1846091817

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* January 20, 2021 –  Motor1

Lincoln Corsair To Go Electric in 2026: Report

https://www.motor1.com/news/467596/lincoln-corsair-electric-version-report/

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* January 20, 2021 –  CarBuzz

Ford Mustang will Go All-Electric in 2028

https://carbuzz.com/news/ford-mustang-will-go-all-electric-in-2028

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* January 20, 2021 –  auto123

We Could See an Electric Version of the Lincoln Corsair…in 2026

https://www.auto123.com/en/news/lincoln-corsair-e-electric-oakville-2026/67781/

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* January 19, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

Ford Oakville to build electric version of Lincoln Corsair, auto forecaster says

https://canada.autonews.com/electric-vehicles/ford-oakville-build-electric-version-lincoln-corsair-auto-forecaster-says

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* January 19, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

But big questions remain when it comes to GM's $1-billion CAMI plant

https://canada.autonews.com/blogs/big-questions-remain-when-it-comes-gms-1-billion-cami-plant

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* January 19, 2021 –  Roadshow by C/Net

Lincoln Corsair EV coming in 2026, report says

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/lincoln-corsair-ev-coming-in-2026-report-says/

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* January 19, 2021 –  Muscle Cars and Trucks

FORD MUSTANG TO GO COMPLETELY ELECTRIC BY 2028: REPORT

https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/ford-mustang-to-go-completely-electric-by-2028-report/

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* January 18, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

Unifor ratifies GM deal that includes $1B retool for electric van production

https://canada.autonews.com/labour/unifor-ratifies-gm-deal-includes-1b-retool-electric-van-production

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* January 17, 2021 –  Automotive News

When the chips are down: Big Tech’s needs put dent in car output

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/when-chips-are-down-big-techs-needs-put-dent-car-output

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* January 16, 2021 –  Detroit News

Fiat Chrysler, Groupe PSA merger Stellantis closed Saturday. Here's what to expect

https://www.detroitnews.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.detroitnews.com%2Fstory%2Fbusiness%2Fautos%2Fchrysler%2F2021%2F01%2F15%2Ffiat-chrysler-groupe-psa-merger-stellantis-close-saturday-heres-what-expect%2F4156153001%2F

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* January 15, 2021 –  Reuters

Trump's China tech war backfires on automakers as chips run short

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-tech-chips-focus/trumps-china-tech-war-backfires-on-automakers-as-chips-run-short-idUSKBN29K0GA

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* January 15, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

Magna: Vehicle assembly's hired gun

https://canada.autonews.com/suppliers/magna-vehicle-assemblys-hired-gun

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* January 15, 2021 –  WDRB

Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant to restart Jan. 19

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/fords-louisville-assembly-plant-to-restart-jan-19/article_5fda03ea-5775-11eb-8e36-937d37237a10.html

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* January 15, 2021 –  Detroit News

Jeep life: Marque is 'diamond' of Stellantis merger

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2021/01/15/jeep-life-marque-diamond-stellantis-merger/6645363002/

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* January 12, 2021 –  Automotive News

GM launches commercial EV brand, with FedEx as first customer

https://www.autonews.com/future-product/gm-launches-commercial-ev-brand-fedex-first-customer

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* January 11, 2021 –  Marketplace

Ford is latest automaker to cut production due to microchip shortage

https://www.marketplace.org/2021/01/11/ford-latest-automaker-cut-production-microchip-shortage/

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* January 8, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

3,900 Ford UAW members building Escape, Corsair lose work hours due to parts shortage

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/08/ford-escape-parts-shortage-louisville/6590956002/

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* January 8, 2021 –  WDRB

Parts shortage to stop work at Ford's Louisville Assembly Plant

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/parts-shortage-to-stop-work-at-fords-louisville-assembly-plant/article_e69b6648-5136-11eb-a51b-037a9cb294be.html

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* January 7, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L will come with 3rd row, lots of tech

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2021/01/07/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-unveiled/4135122001/

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* January 7, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

Auto recovery expected by Q2's end, if lockdowns subside and vaccines roll out

https://canada.autonews.com/coronavirus/auto-recovery-expected-q2s-end-if-lockdowns-subside-and-vaccines-roll-out

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* January 7, 2021 –  Argus Media

US 2021 auto output may top 2019: AutoForecast

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2174906-us-2021-auto-output-may-top-2019-autoforecast?backToResults=true

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* January 7, 2021 –  Electrek

EGEB: California’s stimulus includes $1.5B for electric and hydrogen cars

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2174906-us-2021-auto-output-may-top-2019-autoforecast?backToResults=true


* January 7, 2021 –  Yahoo Finance

EV, Hydrogen Vehicles To Benefit From California Governor Newsom's Proposed $1.5 Billion Stimulus

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ev-hydrogen-vehicles-benefit-california-125830992.html

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* January 7, 2021 –  Detroit News

New FCA Detroit plant to produce Jeep Grand Cherokee L

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2021/01/07/new-fca-mack-assembly-plant-produce-jeep-grand-cherokee-l/6562633002/

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* January 6, 2021 –  CNBC

California governor’s stimulus plan includes $1.5 billion to boost electric and hydrogen vehicles

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/06/newsom-plan-includes-1point5-billion-to-boost-electric-hydrogen-vehicles.html

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* January 5, 2021 –  Automotive News

New Ontario agency targets auto investment as industry eyes China

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/diesels-here-stay-evs-ready-jump-ahead

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* January 4, 2021 –  Automotive News

Optimism for sales recovery in second half

https://www.autonews.com/sales/optimism-sales-recovery-second-half

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* January 4, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

A deal called 'pivotal' by Ford in 2019 goes kaput, adding twist to financials

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/01/04/ford-joint-venture-mahindra/4124383001/

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* January 4, 2021 –  Automotive News

Diesels here to stay, but EVs ready to jump ahead

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/diesels-here-stay-evs-ready-jump-ahead

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* January 2, 2021 – TopSpeed.com

The Bronco is still a long time away and there’s no way of being sure that there won’t be any more hold-ups

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/ford-s-late-delivery-of-the-2021-bronco-is-sending-would-be-customers-to-jeep-ar190604.html

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2021 PRESS RELEASES

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* April 13, 2021 – Automotive News

Polestar 2 family grows with lower-priced variant 

https://canada.autonews.com/cars-concepts/polestar-2-family-grows-lower-priced-variant

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* April 12, 2021 – Automotive News

The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: GM production pummeled

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/latest-numbers-microchip-shortage-gm-production-pummeled

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* April 12, 2021 – Reuters

Once 'green' plug-in hybrid cars suddenly look like dinosaurs in Europe

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-europe-regulations-insight-idUSKBN2BZ0C2

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* April 12, 2021 – Automotive News

Chip shortage could stretch for years

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/chip-shortage-could-stretch-years

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* April 12, 2021 – Automotive News

GM adds to electric buildup

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/gm-adds-electric-buildup

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* April 11, 2021 – Detroit Free Press

Ford CEO Jim Farley nominated to Harley-Davidson board of directors

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/04/11/harley-davidsons-team-leaders-include-ford-ceo-jim-farley/7175167002/

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* April 11, 2021 – Automotive News

About 100 Ford dealers to invest in dedicated Bronco stores

https://www.autonews.com/sales/about-100-ford-dealers-invest-dedicated-bronco-stores

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* April 9, 2021 – WDRB

Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant 'tentatively' set for two-week layoff

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/fords-kentucky-truck-plant-tentatively-set-for-two-week-layoff/article_da838bf2-9893-11eb-aa37-b71e41b68e17.html

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* April 9, 2021 – Detroit News

Detroit Three meeting with White House amid chip shortage forces signals alarm

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/04/09/detroit-three-meet-white-house-chip-shortage-forces-production-changes/7155911002/

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* April 9, 2021 – Detroit Free Press

GM halts full-size pickup production at 2 plants because of parts shortage

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2021/04/09/gm-shuts-down-full-size-pickup-production-parts-shortage/7158611002/

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* April 9, 2021 – auto123

The Ultium battery it has developed is allowing General Motors to expand its electric product offering in a tight time frame

https://www.auto123.com/en/news/ccadillac-escalade-ev-2024-electric-factory-zero/68020/

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* April 7, 2021 – CarBuzz

Cadillac Escalade EV Coming Sooner Than You Think

https://carbuzz.com/news/cadillac-escalade-ev-coming-sooner-than-you-think

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* April 6, 2021 – Automotive News

GM to build electric Silverado in Detroit

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/gm-build-electric-silverado-detroit

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* April 5, 2021 – Automotive News

The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Ford hit hard

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/latest-numbers-microchip-shortage-ford-hit-hard

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* April 5, 2021 – Globe and Mail

What Canada can learn from the Hong Guang Mini, the dirt-cheap electric vehicle that’s powering China’s EV revolution

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/mobility/article-what-canada-can-learn-from-the-hong-guang-mini-the-dirt-cheap-electric/

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* April 5, 2021 – Detroit News

GM's Factory Zero plant in Detroit to get more EV product

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2021/04/05/gms-detroit-plantgms-detroit-plant-to-get-more-ev-product-get-more-ev-product/7093802002/

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* April 5, 2021 – Ford Authority

Global Microchip Shortage Cuts Ford Production By 44,000 Vehicles In One Week

https://fordauthority.com/2021/04/global-microchip-shortage-cuts-ford-production-by-44000-vehicles-in-one-week/

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* April 5, 2021 – Automotive News

Mercedes on 2 paths to electrify its AMG

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/mercedes-2-paths-electrify-its-amg

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* April 4, 2021 – Automotive News

Jeep crosses Rubicon with chargers at trailheads

https://www.autonews.com/marketing/jeep-crosses-rubicon-chargers-trailheads

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* April 3, 2021 – Automotive News

GMC to launch electric Hummer SUV in 2023

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/gmc-launch-electric-hummer-suv-2023

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* April 1, 2021 – Mint

MG Motor India likely to see disruption in supply chain this month, says top official

https://www.livemint.com/auto-news/mg-motor-india-likely-to-see-disruption-in-supply-chain-this-month-says-top-official-11617283595055.html

 

* April 1, 2021 – Reuters

Canadian first-quarter auto sales rise as demand picks up

https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/canadian-first-quarter-auto-sales-rise-as-demand-picks-up

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* April 1, 2021 – Detroit News

Dealer lots are drying up. Auto sales alone aren't to blame

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/04/02/dealer-lots-drying-up-auto-sales-alone-arent-blame/4809639001/

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* March 31, 2021 – Torque News

New Subaru Vehicle Production Slows - What It Means For Shoppers This Spring

https://www.torquenews.com/1084/new-subaru-vehicle-production-slows-what-it-means-shoppers-spring

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* March 30, 2021 – CarsDirect

BMW, Mercedes Keep Plants Open Despite Semiconductor Shortage

https://www.carsdirect.com/automotive-news/industry-news/bmw-mercedes-keep-plants-open-despite-semiconductor-shortage

​

* March 30, 2021 – Investor's Business Daily

Canoo Stock Dives As Automaker Partner May Be Kicked To The Curb

https://www.investors.com/news/canoo-earnings-q4-2020-canoo-stock/

​

* March 30, 2021 – Detroit News

Trade groups, UAW push Biden to boost EV investment, incentives

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/03/30/trade-groups-uaw-push-biden-boost-ev-investment-incentives/7060126002/

​

* March 30, 2021 – Automotive News Europe

Mercedes sets 2-prong strategy to electrify AMG

https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/mercedes-sets-2-prong-strategy-electrify-amg

​

* March 29, 2021 – Automotive News

BMW, Mercedes keep U.S. plants humming

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/bmw-mercedes-keep-us-plants-humming

​

* March 29, 2021 – Automotive News

Canada envisions an EV battery corridor

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/canada-envisions-ev-battery-corridor

​

* March 29, 2021 – Automotive News Canada

The latest numbers on the microchip shortage

https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/latest-numbers-microchip-shortage-0

​

* March 29, 2021 – Investor's Business Daily

Canoo Stock Falls As New CFO Named Ahead Of First Earnings Report

https://www.investors.com/news/canoo-earnings-q4-2020-canoo-stock/

​

* March 29, 2021 – Commentary Box Sports

The chip crisis is rife in the automotive sector

https://commentaryboxsports.com/the-chip-crisis-is-rife-in-the-automotive-sector/

​

* March 26, 2021 – Automotive News

Stellantis halts Chrysler minivan production for 4 weeks due to chip shortage

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/stellantis-halts-chrysler-minivan-production-4-weeks-due-chip-shortage

 

* March 26, 2021 – CarBuzz

The Microchip Shortage Is About To Get Even Worse

https://carbuzz.com/news/the-microchip-shortage-is-about-to-get-even-worse

​

* March 26, 2021 – Reuters

Tesla's Chinese rival Nio halts production due to chip shortage

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nio-semiconductors/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-halts-production-due-to-chip-shortage-idUSKBN2BI16N?il=0

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* March 26, 2021 – Automotive News

Stellantis halts more Ram truck, Chrysler minivan production due to chip shortage

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/stellantis-halts-more-ram-truck-chrysler-minivan-production-due-chip-shortage

​

* March 26, 2021 – Reuters

Stellantis, Nissan, Nio cut more production due to chip shortage

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nio-semiconductors/teslas-chinese-rival-nio-suspends-production-on-chip-shortage-idUSKBN2BI16N?il=0

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* March 26, 2021 – Bloomberg

Stellantis Idles Five North American Plants on Chip Shortage

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-26/stellantis-idles-five-north-american-plants-on-chip-shortage

​

* March 25, 2021 – Reuters

Ford idles F-150 plant due to global chip shortage

https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/ford-idles-f-150-plant-due-global-chip-shortage

​

* March 22, 2021 – Automotive News Canada

The latest numbers on the microchip shortage

https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/latest-numbers-microchip-shortage

​

* March 22, 2021 – Detroit News

Semiconductor shortage, other supply chain issues cause more auto production disruptions

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/03/22/ford-cuts-production-stellantis-holds-back-vehicles-latest-signs-supply-chain-woes/4803411001/

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* March 20, 2021 – Big News Network

Honda to temporarily cut production at all U.S., Canada plants

https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/268171594/honda-to-temporarily-cut-production-at-all-us-canada-plants

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* March 19, 2021 – World Socialist Web Site

UAW ramps up anti-Mexican campaign as Ford reneges on investment deal for Ohio Assembly

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/03/19/ford-m19.html

​

* March 19, 2021 – Argus Media

Wide US scrap spreads could expand further

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2197891-wide-us-scrap-spreads-could-expand-further?backToResults=true

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* March 18, 2021 – Stuff.co.nz

Ford working on hybrid Maverick small ute

https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/124566700/ford-working-on-hybrid-maverick-small-ute

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* March 17, 2021 – Wall Street Journal

UAW Accuses Ford of Shifting New Vehicle Production From Ohio to Mexico

https://www.wsj.com/articles/uaw-accuses-ford-of-shifting-new-vehicle-production-from-ohio-to-mexico-11615990216

​

* March 17, 2021 – Reuters

Honda, Toyota hit by supply chain snags in N.A.

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/honda-toyota-hit-supply-chain-snags-na

​

* March 17, 2021 – Winnipeg Sun

Honda temporarily cutting production at all Canada and U.S. plants

https://winnipegsun.com/honda/auto-news/news/honda-temporarily-cutting-production-at-all-canada-and-u-s-plants

​

* March 17, 2021 – Motor1

Honda Shuts Down Production Due To Chip Shortage, Other Factors

https://www.motor1.com/news/495030/honda-halts-production-chip-shortage/

​

* March 16, 2021 – Automotive News

UAW threatens action against Ford for choice of Mexico over Ohio

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/uaw-threatens-action-against-ford-choice-mexico-over-ohio

​

* March 16, 2021 –  Detroit Free Press

UAW accuses Ford of 'greed,' violating contract with plan to send jobs to Mexico

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2021/03/16/uaw-ford-ohio-assembly-plant-avon-lake-jobs-mexico/4711865001/

​

* March 16, 2021 –  The Detroit Bureau

First Look: 2022 Kia Stinger Refresh

https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/03/first-look-2022-kia-stinger-refresh/

​

* March 16, 2021 – Reuters

UAW criticizes Ford plan to build new vehicle in Mexico, not Ohio

https://www.reuters.com/article/honda-production/exclusive-honda-temporarily-cutting-production-at-all-us-canada-plants-idUSL1N2LF02Y

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* March 16, 2021 – Automotive Business

Semiconductor shortages could reduce production in South America by 80,000 vehicles in 2021

http://www.automotivebusiness.com.br/noticia/32659/falta-de-semicondutores-pode-reduzir-em-80-mil-veiculos-producao-na-america-do-sul-em-2021

 

* March 15, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

The latest on the microchip shortage in Canada

https://canada.autonews.com/technology/latest-microchip-shortage-canada

​

* March 15, 2021 – Automotive News

The latest numbers on the microchip shortage

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/latest-numbers-microchip-shortage

​

* March 11 2021 – Economic Times of India

As jostle for third row revs up, Hyundai oils seven-seater SUV Alcazar. Challengers: Tata, M&M, MG

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/transportation/as-jostle-for-third-row-revs-up-hyundai-oils-seven-seater-suv-alcazar-challengers-tata-mm-mg/primearticleshow/81435075.cms

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* March 11, 2021 – Investor's Business Daily

EV Startup That Drew Apple Interest Takes On Tesla, GM In Hot Pickup Market

https://www.investors.com/news/canoo-stock-rises-electric-pickup-truck-tesla-gm-ford/

 

* March 10, 2021 – Inside Evs

Rivian Poised To Make History With 3 EV Reveal, Factory, IPO, Much More

https://insideevs.com/news/493523/rivian-historic-3-ev-launch-factory-ipo/

​

* March 10, 2021 – Reuters

EV startup Canoo plans to roll out American-built, pod-like electric pickup in 2023

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-canoo-evs-pickup/ev-startup-canoo-plans-to-roll-out-american-built-pod-like-electric-pickup-in-2023-idUSKBN2B3010

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* March 9, 2021 – Bloomberg

Amazon-Backed Rivian Seeks 3-in-a-Row EV Debuts, Defying History

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-09/amazon-backed-rivian-seeks-3-in-a-row-ev-debuts-defying-history

​

* March 9, 2021 –  Ford Authority

Pickup Truck Production Has Been Largely Unaffected By Chip Shortage

https://fordauthority.com/2021/03/pickup-truck-production-has-been-largely-unaffected-by-chip-shortage/

​

* March 8, 2021 –  Automotive News

Pickups largely shielded from chip shortage

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/pickups-largely-shielded-chip-shortage

​

* March 8, 2021 –  CBT News

CBT automotive newscast: March 8, 2021

https://www.cbtnews.com/cbt-automotive-newscast-march-8-2021/

 

* March 8, 2021 –  The Detroit Bureau

Kia Teases Updated Stinger for 2022 Model Year

https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2021/03/kia-teases-updated-stinger-for-2022-model-year/

​

* March 8, 2021 – The Burn-In

GM extending temporary shutdowns at three factories due to global chip shortage

https://www.theburnin.com/industry/gm-extending-temporary-shutdowns-three-factories-chip-shortage-2021-03-08/

 

* March 8, 2021 – Auto Finance News

Used-vehicle prices climb to record levels in February, again

https://www.autofinancenews.net/allposts/risk-management/used-vehicle-prices-climb-to-record-levels-in-february-again/

​

* March 8, 2021 – Automotive News

GMC's electric Hummer SUV set for April 3 debut

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/gmcs-electric-hummer-suv-set-april-3-debut

​

* March 8, 2021 – Horsepower Mexico

Ford to build new generation Transit Connect in Hermosillo

http://horsepowermexico.com/2021/03/08/ford-construira-la-nueva-generacion-de-transit-connect-en-hermosillo/

​

* March 7, 2021 – Automotive News

3-row Grand Cherokee priced to fight any rival

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/3-row-grand-cherokee-priced-fight-any-rival

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* March 7, 2021 – Automotive News

In July, full mass production and a more affordable price, a new small pickup truck owned by Ford began trial production

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/3-row-grand-cherokee-priced-fight-any-rival

​

* March 4, 2021 – Fox Business

GM extends 3 plant shutdowns and adds fourth due to ongoing semiconductor chip shortage

https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/gm-extends-plant-shutdowns-semiconductor-chip-shortage

​

* March 4, 2021 –  Detroit News

Ford begins early production of not-yet-announced small pickup truck

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2021/03/04/new-ford-pickup-quietly-begins-rolling-off-mexico-assembly-lines/4580705001/

​

* March 4, 2021 –  Detroit News

Why more battery-cell production is needed for coming EV wave

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2021/03/04/why-more-battery-cell-supply-needed-coming-ev-wave/4578939001/

​

* March 3, 2021 –  Reuters

Exclusive: GM extends vehicle production cuts due to semiconductor chip shortage

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gm-semiconductors-exclusive-idUSKBN2AV1QS

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* March 3, 2021 –  The Drive

Infiniti Killjoys Scrap Plans for a Formula 1 Inspired, 563-Horsepower Hybrid Coupe

https://www.thedrive.com/news/39563/infiniti-killjoys-scrap-plans-for-a-formula-1-inspired-563-horsepower-hybrid-coupe

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* March 3, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

Ford Oakville one of plants hit hardest by microchip shortage, forecaster says

https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/ford-oakville-one-plants-hit-hardest-microchip-shortage-forecaster-says

​

* March 3, 2021 –  Motor1

This Is Getting Serious: GM Cuts Production Again Due To Chip Shortage

https://www.motor1.com/news/492002/gm-chip-shortage-cut-production/

​

* March 3, 2021 –  ShareCast

GM extends production cuts due to chip shortage

https://www.sharecast.com/news/international-companies/gm-extends-production-cut-due-chip-shortage--7830710.html

​

* March 2, 2021 –  Automotive News

Infiniti scraps Formula 1-inspired high-performance hybrid coupe

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/infiniti-scraps-formula-1-inspired-high-performance-hybrid-coupe

​

* March 1, 2021 –  Automotive News

The latest numbers on auto production affected by the microchip shortage

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/latest-numbers-auto-production-affected-microchip-shortage

​

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* August 30, 2020 –  Automotive News

Pandemic delays U.S. debut of Porsche's electric wagon

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/pandemic-delays-us-debut-porsches-electric-wagon

​

* August 26, 2020 –  Automotive News

Porsche freshens Panamera with engine options, hybrid

https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/porsche-freshens-panamera-engine-options-plug-hybrid

​

* August 24, 2020 –  Automotive News

Ram battles Ford Raptor with 702-hp TRX pickup 

https://www.autonews.com/sales/ram-battles-ford-raptor-702-hp-trx-pickup

​

* August 24, 2020 –  The Truth About Cars

Report: Sun to Set on Mini Cooper Drop-top

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/08/report-sun-to-set-on-mini-cooper-drop-top/

​

* August 23, 2020 –  Automotive News

Mini to drop convertible

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/mini-drop-convertible

​

* August 20, 2020 –  Autoblog

Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Edge latest prediction: Production ends in July 2024

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/08/20/ford-edge-lincoln-nautilus-rumor-production-ends-2024/

 

* August 20, 2020 –  The News Wheel

Report: Lincoln Nautilus Production Ending July 2024

https://thenewswheel.com/rumor-lincoln-nautilus-production-ending-july-2024/

​

* August 19, 2020 –  Ford Authority

Lincoln Nautilus Production To End In July Of 2024

https://fordauthority.com/2020/08/lincoln-nautilus-production-to-end-in-july-of-2024/

 

* August 16, 2020 –  Automotive News

Unifor chief: Pandemic no ‘excuse’ in Canada talks

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-chief-pandemic-no-excuse-canada-talks

​

* August 13, 2020 –  InsideEVs.com

Morgan Stanley Realizes The End Of The ‘ICE Age’ Is Really Coming

https://insideevs.com/news/438906/morgan-stanley-internal-combustion-engine-era-ending/

​

* August 12, 2020 –  Automotive News

Unifor has ‘hands full’ as Detroit 3 talks begin

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-has-hands-full-detroit-3-talks-begin

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* August 12, 2020 –  CBC News

Unifor president says Big 3 automaker negotiations ‘about working class people’ amid COVID-19 concerns

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/unifor-union-big-three-automakers-negotiations-1.5683078

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* August 8, 2020 –  Automotive News

The king of off-road goes electric, reaches upscale, thinks bigger

https://www.autonews.com/sales/king-road-goes-electric-reaches-upscale-thinks-bigger

​

* August 4, 2020 –  Automotive News

Unifor has ‘huge problems’ as Detroit 3 contract talks loom

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-has-huge-problems-detroit-3-contract-talks-loom

​

* July 30, 2020 –  Detroit Free Press

Ford’s surprise: $1.9 billion earnings loss is good news

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/07/30/ford-earnings-second-quarter-2020-argo-volkswagen-profit-loss-billion-bronco-150/5543344002/

 

* July 30, 2020 –  Ford Authority

Will The Canadian Government Step In To Save The Ford Oakville Plant?

https://fordauthority.com/2020/07/will-the-canadian-government-step-in-to-save-the-ford-oakville-plant/

​

* July 29, 2020 –  Carscoops

GM Might Have To Build Some Of Its Upcoming EVs In Mexico

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/07/gm-could-reportedly-build-some-of-its-upcoming-evs-in-mexico/

​

* July 28, 2020 –  GM Authority

GM May Produce EVs at Ramos Arizpe Plant In Mexico By 2023

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/07/gm-may-produce-evs-at-ramos-arizpe-plant-in-mexico-by-2023/

 

* July 27, 2020 –  Automotive News Canada

Is the threat to Ford's Oakville, Ont., assembly plant real?

https://canada.autonews.com/automakers/threat-fords-oakville-ont-assembly-plant-real

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* July 27, 2020 –  Carscoops

Mercedes-Benz Axing A Host Of Models In the U.S.

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/07/mercedes-benz-axing-a-host-of-models-in-the-u-s/

​

* July 27, 2020 –  Automotive News

GM ramps up for EVs despite recession

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/gm-ramps-evs-despite-recession

​

* July 27, 2020 –  The News Wheel

Lincoln Nautilus Production Could End After 2023: Report

https://thenewswheel.com/rumor-lincoln-nautilus-production-to-end-2023/

​

* July 26, 2020 –  Automotive News

Cars on the chopping block at Mercedes 

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/cars-chopping-block-mercedes

​

* July 18, 2020 –  Automotive News

Mercedes A-Class is booted back to Germany

https://www.autonews.com/sales/mercedes-class-booted-back-germany

​

* July 13, 2020 –  Car and Driver

Why the 2021 Ford Bronco is Kind of a Big Deal

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a33286981/ford-bronco-kind-of-a-big-deal/

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* July 13, 2020 –  Detroit News

Jeep shares concept V-8 Wrangler ahead of Bronco reveal

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2020/07/13/jeep-shares-concept-v-8-wrangler-ahead-bronco-reveal/5427984002/

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* July 12, 2020 –  Automotive News

Minivan competition intensifies as segment keeps shrinking

https://www.autonews.com/sales/minivan-competition-intensifies-segment-keeps-shrinking

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* July 10, 2020 –  Detroit Free Press

New Ram TRX pickup will take on Ford Raptor – and it’s coming soon 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2020/07/10/ram-trx-fca-ford-raptor-release/5399683002/

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* July 6, 2020 –  The Drive

Ford Has Big Plans for the Bronco Brand, and It Might Include a Pickup

https://www.thedrive.com/news/34595/ford-has-big-plans-for-the-bronco-brand-and-it-might-include-a-pickup

​

* July 1, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net

Bestselling cars, trucks and SUVs for every automaker

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2019-best-selling-cars/

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* June 30, 2020 – Reuters

Slumping fleet sales weigh on U.S. auto market

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-autos-fleet-sales-analysis/slumping-fleet-sales-weigh-on-u-s-auto-market-idUSKBN2411NH

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* June 30, 2020 – The Press Stories

Rental motor vehicle, business enterprise journey slump hit vehicle income tough

https://presstories.com/2020/06/30/rental-motor-vehicle-business-enterprise-journey-slump-hit-vehicle-income-tough/

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* June 26, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

Autoworkers refuse to fight over scraps during wage talks in Canada, union leader warns

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2020/06/26/wage-contracts-unifor-ford-gm-fiat-chrysler-covid-19-canada/3251240001/

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* June 25, 2020 – World Socialist Web Site

Canada: Media report says Ford may target Oakville assembly plant for closure

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/06/25/ford-j25.html

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* June 21, 2020 – Autoblog

Ford to cut the Edge and Lincoln Nautilus by 2023? A look at some theories

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/06/21/ford-edge-lincoln-nautilus-rumors/

​

* June 20, 2020 – Automotive News 

New Rogue barrels forth, sans hybrid

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/new-rogue-barrels-forth-sans-hybrid

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* June 19, 2020 – Just-Auto

Welcome back, dieselgate – the week

https://www.just-auto.com/comment/welcome-back-dieselgate-the-week_id196190.aspx

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* June 19, 2020 – Driving.ca

Motor Mouth: The future of the Ford Edge

https://driving.ca/ford/edge/features/feature-story/motor-mouth-the-future-of-the-ford-edge

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* June 17, 2020 – Gizmodo

Report: Ford Might Drop the Edge

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/06/report-ford-might-drop-the-edge/

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* June 17, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

Second shutdown not an option if second wave of COVID-19 arrives

https://canada.autonews.com/coronavirus/second-shutdown-not-option-if-second-wave-covid-19-arrives

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* June 17, 2020 – Collision Repair Mag 

Fiorani’s Prophecies: Rumours suggest Ford may scrap Edge SUV, concerns raised on Oakville plant’s fate

https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/fioranis-prophecies-rumours-suggest-ford-may-scrap-edge-suv-concerns-raised-on-oakville-plants-fate/

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* June 17, 2020 – CarsDirect

Ford Edge Crossover Could Be Discontinued

https://www.carsdirect.com/automotive-news/ford-edge-crossover-could-be-discontinued?src=20&lnk=je6NUbpObpQ-rocT8X2Bcx1qBHdgXCjFvw

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* June 16, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

Future uncertain for new Ford Edge as company heads into labor talks in Canada

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/06/16/ford-edge-future-unifor-oakville-canada/3191943001/

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* June 16, 2020 – Road & Track

Ford May Cancel the Next-Generation Edge

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a32879226/ford-edge-possibly-cancelled/

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* June 16, 2020 – Bloomberg

Ford May Scrap Edge SUV, Putting Canada Plant at Risk

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-15/ford-may-scrap-edge-suv-put-last-canadian-vehicle-plant-at-risk

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* June 16, 2020 – CBC News

Union concerned about Oakville Ford plant’s future after report suggests automaker may scrap Edge SUV

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ford-oakville-edge-unifor-1.5612757

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* June 16, 2020 – Reuters

SUVs more deadly to pedestrians than cars: U.S. insurance study

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-safety-insurance/suvs-more-deadly-to-pedestrians-than-cars-u-s-insurance-study-idUSKBN23N297?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews

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* June 16, 2020 – Oakville Beaver

WATCH VIDEO: Industry forecaster says Oakville Ford Assembly Plant at risk of closing

https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/10034399-watch-video-industry-forecaster-says-oakville-ford-assembly-plant-at-risk-of-closing/

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* June 16, 2020 – Detroit News

Future of Ford Edge, and Canadian plant where it’s built, in question 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2020/06/16/future-ford-edge-and-canadian-plant-where-its-built-question/3202636001/

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* June 16, 2020 – auto123

It’s Starting to Rain SUVs at Ford, But It Appears Ford is Ready to Flush the Edge

https://www.auto123.com/en/news/ford-edge-generation-cancelled-oakville-plant/67132/

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* June 16, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

Canada Made FCA Minivan Carries Day AV Research Partnership 

https://canada.autonews.com/mobility/canada-made-fca-minivan-carries-day-av-research-partnership

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* June 11, 2020 – Investopedia

Electric Truck Wars Heat Up

https://www.investopedia.com/electric-truck-wars-heat-up-4869821

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* June 11, 2020 – AutoBeat Online

Back to “Normal”? Not So Fast

https://www.autobeatonline.com/news/back-to-normal-not-so-fast

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* June 9, 2020 – Argus Media

AK Steel to restart Dearborn mill in July

https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news/2112793-ak-steel-to-restart-dearborn-mill-in-july

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* June 8, 2020 – Automotive News

Nissan ready to concede on vans

https://www.autonews.com/sales/nissan-ready-concede-vans
 

* June 8, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net

Chevy Malibu will depart in 2022, report says

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-malibu-midsize-sedan-discontinued/

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* June 4, 2020 – Reuters

Exclusive: GM plans electric van for business users in bid to pre-empt Tesla

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-electric-vans-exclusive/exclusive-gm-plans-electric-van-for-business-users-in-bid-to-pre-empt-tesla-idUSKBN23B1G1

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* May 25, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed

https://canada.autonews.com/retail/minivan-sales-are-levelling-analysts-say

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* May 25, 2020 – Automotive News

New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed

https://www.autonews.com/sales/7-ev-pickup-brands-forge-ahead-despite-uncertain-demand

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* May 17, 2020 – Automotive News

New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed

https://www.autonews.com/sales/polestars-plans-us-keep-pulsing?fbclid=IwAR1XpsGbnFsRe5L7d3DlNvu1-ZBBeuY5HCQ3SsLYwH-NKlqvKEwSFx4CXSM

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* May 15, 2020 – Collision Repair Mag

New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed

https://www.collisionrepairmag.com/plan-for-a-u-prepare-for-a-w-apma-discusses-industry-restart/

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* May 7, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2020/05/07/fiat-chrysler-trademark-dakota-pickup/5178123002/

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* May 6, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2020/05/06/coronavirus-shutdown-pickup-inventory/5171710002/
 

* April 30, 2020 – Autocar

New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/new-gmc-hummer-ev-reveal-reborn-suv-postponed

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* April 27, 2020 – Automotive News

Nissan alters U.S. factory plans to gain efficiencies

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/nissan-alters-us-factory-plans-gain-efficiencies

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* April 27, 2020 – Automotive News

Porsche preps 2wd Taycan

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/porsche-preps-2wd-taycan?fbclid=IwAR1J_EcHqSqbkV0VG5TNsiR318BGhaQLyTE3GuQtw-Ypywd5R2zdK1ttq9g

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* April 20, 2020 – Automotive News

BMW expected to increase crossover lineup with X8

https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/bmw-expected-increase-crossover-lineup-x8

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* April 20, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April

https://canada.autonews.com/coronavirus/brands-push-forward-new-ev-rollouts

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* April 13, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2020/04/13/borgwarner-tornado-security-guard-coronavirus/2984561001/

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* April 13, 2020 – Automotive News

Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April

https://www.autonews.com/sales/crisis-erases-strong-start-year-luxury-sales

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* April 9, 2020 – Reuters

Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April

https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/09/us/09reuters-health-coronavirus-michigan-shutdown.html

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* April 9, 2020 – The Truth About Cars

Global Pandemic May Hit Luxury Brands the Hardest

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/04/global-pandemic-may-hit-luxury-brands-the-hardest/

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* April 8, 2020 – Sunday Times Live

Car makers set dates to restart plants as coronavirus outbreak plateaus

https://www.timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2020-04-08-car-makers-set-dates-to-restart-plants-as-coronavirus-outbreak-plateaus/

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* April 8, 2020 – Automotive News

Mercedes grabs lead in U.S. luxury race as crisis hammers sales

https://www.autonews.com/sales/mercedes-grabs-lead-us-luxury-race-crisis-hammers-sales

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* March 28, 2020 – Automotive News

COVID-19 is ruining the timing for eagerly awaited new models

https://www.autonews.com/sales/covid-19-ruining-timing-eagerly-awaited-new-models?fbclid=IwAR3eOUyup7o-ZoXfbqJ-7_h1CsUdTlmH7xFZkGk3i-_R7vQKz8I13wQf75k

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* March 27, 2020 – The Truth About Cars

Why Is Everyone So Surprised Detroit Isn’t Prioritizing EVs?

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/03/why-is-everyone-so-surprised-detroit-isnt-prioritizing-evs/

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* March 26, 2020 – Detroit News

GM cuts paychecks of salaried workforce, executives

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2020/03/26/general-motors-cuts-paychecks-salaried-workforce-executives/2920834001/

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* March 26, 2020 – Fox News

Ford and GM won't be selling many electric vehicles soon, report says
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/ford-gm-electric-vehicles-sales

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* March 26, 2020 – Electrek

Made-in-China cars for Chinese market will be majority of GM EVs by mid-2020s

https://electrek.co/2020/03/26/made-in-china-evs-for-chinese-market-will-be-majority-of-gm-evs-by-mid-2020s/

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* March 26, 2020 – Electrek

GM and Ford plan to make 320K EVs in 2026, less than Tesla’s output in 2019

https://electrek.co/2020/03/26/gm-and-ford-plan-to-make-320k-evs-in-2026-less-than-teslas-output-in-2019/

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* March 26, 2020 – Reuters

Exclusive: Electric Hummer could be part of GM's move into EV trucks, SUVs - sources

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-autos-labor-evs-exclusive/exclusive-electric-hummer-could-be-part-of-gms-move-into-ev-trucks-suvs-sources-idUSKBN1WX2HZ

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* March 25, 2020 – Detroit News

2,000 contract workers let go at Fiat Chrysler as automakers hunker down

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2020/03/25/almost-2000-contract-employees-out-work-after-fiat-chrysler-suspends-projects/5077720002/

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* March 23, 2020 – Automotive News

For its next-generation 7 Series, BMW adds full-electric version

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/next-gen-7-series-bmw-adds-all-electric-version

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* March 17, 2020 – Detroit News

Automakers to partially shut down plants amid coronavirus fears

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2020/03/17/uaw-detroit-three-ford-gm-fca-coroanvirus-production-halt-europe/5068532002/

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* March 16, 2020 – The Truth About Cars

Study: Ram No. 1 on Young Truck Shoppers’ Lists

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/03/study-ram-no-1-on-young-truck-shoppers-lists/

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* March 16, 2020 – Automotive News

Ram truck captures youth vote

https://www.autonews.com/sales/ram-truck-captures-youth-vote

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* March 10, 2020 – Electrive

BMW halts plans for the iX3 in the USA

https://www.electrive.com/2020/03/10/bmw-will-not-be-selling-the-ix3-in-the-usa/

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* March 10, 2020 – Electrek

Who killed the electric BMW iX3? US dealers wanting longer range

https://electrek.co/2020/03/10/who-killed-the-electric-bmw-ix3-us-dealers-wanting-longer-range/

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* March 10, 2020 – PaulTan.org

BMW iX3 “not suited” for the US, may not make it there

https://paultan.org/2020/03/10/bmw-ix3-not-suited-for-the-us-may-not-make-it-there/

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* March 9, 2020 – CleanTechnica.com

BMW Opts To Keep iX3 Off American Market For Now

https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/09/bmw-opts-to-keep-ix3-off-american-market-for-now/

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* March 9, 2020 – Automotive News

Finicky American demand changes path for BMW's crossover EV

https://www.autonews.com/sales/finicky-american-demand-changes-path-bmws-crossover-ev

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* March 8, 2020 – Fortune

Does the Hummer EV make sense? Culturally, no. Economically, absolutely

https://fortune.com/2020/03/08/gmc-hummer-ev-electric-suv/

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* March 4, 2020 – Detroit News

Head of Ram, Fiat Chrysler sales exits after his whistleblower lawsuit

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2020/03/04/reid-bigland-ram-fiat-chrysler-sales-exit-company-after-whistleblower-lawsuit/4951048002/

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* March 3, 2020 – Reuters

Ford bets more businesses want carbon-free delivery vans

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-evs-transit/ford-bets-more-businesses-want-carbon-free-delivery-vans-idUSKBN20Q33M

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* March 2, 2020 – Automobile Magazine

Report: Volvo Adding Hyper-Luxe XC100 SUV to Its Lineup

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/report-volvo-adding-xc100-full-size-c40-ev-suvs-to-lineup/

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* March 2, 2020 – Automotive News

New flagship, small coupe-style crossover coming, Volvo dealers say

https://www.autonews.com/future-product/new-flagship-small-coupe-style-crossover-coming-volvo-dealers-say

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* February 17, 2020 – Marketplace

How electric cars sparked GM’s exodus from Australia, New Zealand and Thailand

https://www.marketplace.org/2020/02/17/how-electric-cars-sparked-gms-exodus-from-australia-new-zealand-and-thailand/

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* February 10, 2020 – Automotive News

Gladiator’s tough opponent: Price

https://www.autonews.com/sales/gladiators-tough-opponent-price

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* February 9, 2020 – CBC News

What the updated Chrysler Pacifica means for the automotive industry

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/updated-chrysler-pacifica-automotive-industry-1.5457020

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* February 3, 2020 – Detroit News

Coronavirus deepens challenges for Detroit Three in China

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2020/02/03/coronavirus-deepens-detroit-three-automakers-china/2855244001/

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* January 31, 2020 – Reuters

Exclusive: Japan's Nidec bets on electric cars and acquisitions to treble sales: sources

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autos-electric-nidec-exclusive/exclusive-japans-nidec-bets-on-electric-cars-and-acquisitions-to-treble-sales-sources-idUSKBN1ZU224

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* January 30, 2020 – Automotive News

GM to show (part of) Hummer pickup in Super Bowl ad

https://www.autonews.com/marketing/gm-show-part-hummer-pickup-super-bowl-ad

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* January 30, 2020 – Autocar

GMC Hummer EV confirmed as reborn electric-only SUV

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/gmc-hummer-ev-confirmed-reborn-electric-only-suv

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* January 29, 2020 – Marketplace

How Tesla made a U-turn

https://www.marketplace.org/2020/01/29/how-tesla-made-a-u-turn/


* January 27, 2020 – Automotive News

With 5th-gen Uconnect, FCA aims to stay in front

https://www.autonews.com/technology/5th-gen-uconnect-fca-aims-stay-front

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* January 27, 2020 – Automotive News

Mercedes-Benz E class boasts new engines, interior upgrade

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/mercedes-benz-e-class-boasts-new-engines-interior-upgrade


* January 27, 2020 – Automotive News

GM to make Origin at D-Ham after pickup

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-make-origin-d-ham-after-pickup


* January 24, 2020 – Automotive News

GM to build Cruise AV ride-hailing shuttle at Detroit-Hamtramck in 2022

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-build-cruise-av-ride-hailing-shuttle-detroit-hamtramck-2022


* January 21, 2020 – Detroit News

Fiat Chrysler files trademark for 'My Freedom' subscription service

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2020/01/21/fiat-chrysler-fca-trademark-my-freedom-subscription-service/4529694002/


* January 17, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net

Nissan Z’s future penciled in with retro design cues, up to 500 HP

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/nissan-z-future-next-gen-retro-horsepower/


* January 16, 2020 – Bloomberg

Detroit Braces for Year of Slower Sales by Idling Auto Plants

https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-01-16/detroit-braces-for-year-of-slower-sales-by-idling-auto-plants


* January 13, 2020 – Automotive News

FCA trims output at 4 plants after backlog

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/fca-trims-output-4-plants-after-backlog


* January 13, 2020 – The Detroit Bureau

Return of the Hummer? Electric Pickup Could Debut During Super Bowl LIV

https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2020/01/return-of-the-hummer-electric-pickup-could-debut-during-super-bowl-liv/


* January 10, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net

Electric Hummer pickup will debut in Super Bowl 54 ad, report says

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/electric-hummer-pickup-debut-super-bowl-features-price/


* January 10, 2020 – Daily Mail

The Hummer is back... as an ELECTRIC pick-up: General Motors will revive the name of the gas-guzzler it phased out a decade ago and promote new vehicle in Super Bowl ad starring LeBron James

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7874671/GM-revive-Hummer-electric-pickups-SUVs-sources.html


* January 8, 2020 – Detroit News

AutoX to launch robotaxi service with Chrysler Pacifica minivans

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/chrysler/2020/01/08/autox-partners-fiat-chrysler-robotaxi-china/2843956001/


* January 7, 2020 – Financial Post

First all-Canadian zero-emissions concept vehicle a response to PM's innovation call

https://business.financialpost.com/transportation/autos/first-all-canadian-zero-emissions-concept-vehicle-a-response-to-pms-innovation-call

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2020 PRESS RELEASES

 

* December 21, 2020 –  Automotive News

Mercedes adds assembly of battery-powered SUVs to Ala. Plant

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/mercedes-adds-assembly-battery-powered-suvs-ala-plant

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* December 21, 2020 –  TechnoCodex

Mercedes’ Alabama Plant Gets Battery-Powered SUVs

https://technocodex.com/mercedes-alabama-plant-gets-battery-powered-suvs/

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* December 10, 2020 –  Financial Post

The car as your cellphone: How BlackBerry’s deal with Amazon could transform your ‘in-vehicle experiences’

https://financialpost.com/technology/the-car-as-your-cellphone-how-blackberrys-deal-with-amazon-could-transform-your-in-vehicle-experiences

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* December 10, 2020 –  The Detroit Bureau

New Bentley Division Builds a 90-Year-Old Bentley Blower

https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2020/12/new-bentley-division-builds-a-90-year-old-bentley-blower/

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* December 9, 2020 –  Top Speed

The 2021 Ford Bronco might be awesome, but it’s also delayed

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-2021-ford-bronco-might-be-awesome-but-it-s-also-delayed-ar190462.html

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* December 9, 2020 – The Detroit Bureau

Jaguar Keeps Celebrating E-Type’s 60th Anniversary with Unique F-Type

https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2020/12/jaguar-keeps-celebrating-e-types-60th-anniversary-with-unique-f-type/

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* December 8, 2020 – Bloomberg

Ford Says Bronco Delay Caused by Virus-Hampered Part Supplier

https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/ford-says-bronco-delay-caused-by-virus-hampered-part-supplier

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* December 8, 2020 – Ford Authority

2021 Ford Bronco Delay Reportedly Stems From Removable Top Supplier

https://fordauthority.com/2020/12/2021-ford-bronco-delay-reportedly-stems-from-removable-top-supplier/

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* December 8, 2020 – Automotive News

Nissan Armada, Kicks undergo key updates

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/nissan-armada-kicks-undergo-key-updates

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* December 8, 2020 – Marketplace

Global supply chain delays push back return of Ford Bronco SUV

https://www.marketplace.org/2020/12/08/global-supply-chain-delays-push-back-return-of-ford-bronco-suv/

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* December 8, 2020 – Automotive News

Mercedes plans eSprinter in 2 body sizes, 3 battery options

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/mercedes-plans-esprinter-2-body-sizes-3-battery-options

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* December 8, 2020 – Seeking Alpha

The market shrugged off the Ford Bronco delay, for now

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4393679-dana-incorporated-trading-above-intrinsic-value

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* December 7, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

Analyst: Ford Bronco supply chain problems point to removable tops

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/12/07/ford-bronco-delay-removable-tops-coronavirus-china-supply/3842463001/

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* December 7, 2020 – Automotive News

Demand, rivals pull eSprinter into U.S.

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/demand-rivals-pull-esprinter-us

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* December 7, 2020 – Forbes

2021 Ford Bronco Delayed Due To Covid-Related Supply Chain Disruption

https://www.forbes.com/wheels/news/2021-ford-bronco-delayed/

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* December 7, 2020 – Car Buzz

Here's Why The 2021 Ford Bronco Is Delayed

https://carbuzz.com/news/heres-why-the-2021-ford-bronco-is-delayed

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* December 7, 2020 – The Truth About Cars

Mercedes Reportedly Shipping the eSprinter Stateside in 2023

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/12/mercedes-reportedly-shipping-the-esprinter-stateside-in-2023/

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* December 4, 2020 – Detroit News

Ford Bronco launch delayed until summer 2021 due to COVID-related supply woes

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2020/12/04/ford-delays-bronco-launch-due-supplier-issues/3831318001/

 

* November 25, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

How a merger with PSA might figure into FCA’s plans for Windsor

https://canada.autonews.com/electric-vehicles/how-merger-psa-might-figure-fcas-plans-windsor

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* November 22, 2020 – Automotive News

With QX55, Infiniti back in segment it pioneered

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/qx55-infiniti-back-segment-it-pioneered

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* November 19, 2020 – Automotive News

Mercedes rolls out new pinnacle sedan, Maybach S-Class

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/mercedes-rolls-out-new-pinnacle-sedan-maybach-s-class

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* November 19, 2020 – Detroit News 

GM spending on EVs set to outstrip outlays on gas, diesel technologies

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2020/11/19/gm-spending-evs-set-outstrip-outlays-gas-diesel-technologies/3776919001/

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* November 17, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

Fiat Chrysler shows off its 'badass' V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2020/11/17/jeep-wrangler-rubicon-392-first-look/6277396002/

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* November 17, 2020 – Automotive News 

Infiniti revives sporty crossover coupe styling with QX55

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/infiniti-revives-sporty-crossover-coupe-styling-qx55

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* November 12, 2020 – Economic Times of India

Electric trouble: Maruti going slow on its WagonR EV project amid doubts on commercial viability

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/transportation/electric-trouble-maruti-going-slow-on-its-wagonr-ev-project-amid-doubts-on-commercial-viability/primearticleshow/79181579.cms

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* November 9, 2020 – Automotive Logistics

Stable growth post-Covid will depend on greater supplier collaboration

https://www.automotivelogistics.media/policy-and-regulation/stable-growth-post-covid-will-depend-on-greater-supplier-collaboration/41270.article

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* November 9, 2020 – Automotive News

Unifor ratifies 3-year labor deal with GM

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-ratifies-3-year-labor-deal-gm

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* November 6, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

How and why GM brought truck assembly back to Oshawa

https://canada.autonews.com/blogs/how-and-why-gm-brought-truck-assembly-back-oshawa

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* November 5, 2020 – Canadian Press

GM’s Oshawa plant to assemble vehicles again

https://www.toronto.com/news-story/10239339-gm-s-oshawa-plant-to-assemble-vehicles-again/

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* November 2, 2020 – Economic Times of India 

Why City and Amaze can no longer pull the cart for Honda. Hint: India has found a new ride

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/transportation/why-city-and-amaze-can-no-longer-pull-the-cart-for-honda-hint-india-has-found-a-new-ride-/primearticleshow/78983803.cms  

 

* October 28, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

Canadian suppliers have ground to make up in EV game

https://canada.autonews.com/electrifying-oakville/canadian-suppliers-have-ground-make-ev-game

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* October 28, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net

2021 Ford Edge gets a big ass touchscreen

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2021-ford-edge-touchscreen-upgrade-sync/

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* October 26, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

Ford’s $1.8B pledge to Oakville could transform Canada’s auto industry

https://canada.autonews.com/electrifying-oakville/fords-18b-pledge-oakville-could-transform-canadas-auto-industry

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* October 26, 2020 – Automotive News Europe

Mercedes-Maybach GLS ready for roll out

https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/mercedes-maybach-gls-ready-roll-out

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* October 26, 2020 – Automotive News

GM putting the pieces for EV assembly into place

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gm-putting-pieces-ev-assembly-place

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* October 25, 2020 – Automotive News

Hummer sets tone for how GM will develop scale Evs

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/hummer-sets-tone-how-gm-will-develop-scale-evs

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* October 25, 2020 – Automotive News

XC40 Recharge nips at Tesla as Volvo aims for EV profitability

https://www.autonews.com/sales/xc40-recharge-nips-tesla-volvo-aims-ev-profitability

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* October 23, 2020 – Detroit News

Your next vehicle might cost more. Here’s Why

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2020/10/23/next-generation-vehicles-more-costly-average-transaction-prices/5981991002/

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* October 21, 2020 – Gasgoo News

Mercedes-Benz adjusts its electrification goals and strategy AMG and other high-end brands will push electric models (tranlated)

https://www.sohu.com/a/426184534_129654

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* October 20, 2020 – Carscoops

EQC Stand Back: Mercedes EQS Will Now Lead Daimler’s EV Offensive Into The U.S.

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/10/eqc-stand-back-mercedes-eqs-will-now-lead-daimlers-ev-offensive-into-the-u-s/

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* October 20, 2020 – Autocar

GMC Hummer EV to be revealed tonight

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/gmc-hummer-ev-be-revealed-tonight

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* October 20, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net

FCA has a new flexible electrified platform on the way

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/fca-ev-platform-canada-unifor/

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* October 20, 2020 – Carscoops

GM Making “Major U.S. Manufacturing Announcement” Today, Could It Be Related To The Cadillac Lyriq?

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/10/gm-making-major-u-s-manufacturing-announcement-today-could-it-be-related-to-the-cadillac-lyriq/

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* October 19, 2020 – Automotive News

Mercedes adds AMG, Maybach Evs to meet emissions targets

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/mercedes-adds-amg-maybach-evs-meet-emissions-targets

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* October 19, 2020 – Automotive News

Mercedes reverses its EV entry strategy for U.S.

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/mercedes-reverses-its-ev-entry-strategy-us?

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* October 19, 2020 – Reuters

GM plans investments to expand electric vehicle production

https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-autos-gm/gm-plans-investments-to-expand-electric-vehicle-production-idINL1N2HA24Y

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* October 19, 2020 – Windsor Star

Jarvis: A massive, game-changing investment

https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/jarvis-a-massive-game-changing-investment

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* October 16, 2020 – Detroit News

Ford, BMW plug-in hybrid fires are a 'black eye' for electrified vehicles

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2020/10/16/ford-bmw-plug-in-hybrid-recalls-are-black-eye-for-electrified-vehicles/3667917001/

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* October 15, 2020 – Bloomberg

Fiat Chrysler to Invest Up to $1.1 Billion on Canada Evs

https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/fiat-chrysler-avoids-canada-strike-with-last-minute-deal

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* October 13, 2020 – Automotive News

Unifor, FCA talks moving slowly as strike deadline looms

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-fca-talks-moving-slowly-strike-deadline-looms?

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* October 12, 2020 – Automotive News

Nissan will exit van segment next year

https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/crain/an5485948377GDIGA/index.php?CSAuthResp=1602536107010%3A0%3A190152%3A94685%3A24%3Asuccess%3AFE1D13A87065EA7A070EAF7332E7657F&CSAuthToken=190152%7C1602536407010%7C7FF435DFC3F8B5D40E7E4BB67B09CE66#/p/26

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* October 9, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

FCA, dealers agree: Canadians want a luxury Jeep Grand Wagoneer

https://canada.autonews.com/cars-concepts/fca-dealers-agree-canadians-want-luxury-jeep-grand-wagoneer

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* October 7, 2020 – The Tuscaloosa News

Production of luxury Mercedes SUV begins at Tuscaloosa County plant

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2020/10/07/mercedes-production-maybach-suv-begins-alabama/5907819002/

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* October 1, 2020 – Detroit Free Press

Ford CFO replaced in management shakeup on Day 1 of new CEO

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/10/01/ford-ceo-jim-farley-replaces-cfo-tim-stone-john-lawler-shakeup/5877284002/

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* September 29, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

What, exactly, could FCA build in Windsor, Ont.?

https://canada.autonews.com/blogs/what-exactly-could-fca-build-windsor-ont

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* September 29, 2020 – Automotive News

2021 BMW 4 Series convertible: Bigger footprint, soft top

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/2021-bmw-4-series-convertible-bigger-footprint-soft-top

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* September 25, 2020 – Marketplace

California hits the brakes on gas-powered cars

https://www.marketplace.org/2020/09/25/california-hits-brakes-gas-powered-cars/

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* September 23, 2020 – Automotive News Canada

Dealers scrambling for inventory

https://canada.autonews.com/retail/dealers-scrambling-inventory

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* September 22, 2020 –  The News Wheel

Unifor, Ford Reach Tentative $1.95B Labor Agreement

https://thenewswheel.com/unifor-ford-new-labor-agreement-canada-evs/

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* September 22, 2020 –  Detroit News

Ford's CEO-to-be Jim Farley bets big on commercial vehicle 'powerhouse'

https://www.detroitnews.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.detroitnews.com%2Fstory%2Fbusiness%2Fautos%2Fford%2F2020%2F09%2F21%2Ffords-jim-farley-bets-big-commercial-vehicle-powerhouse%2F5767756002%2F

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* September 22, 2020 –  CBC News

Ford deal to build electric cars in Oakville comes amid $500M government cash to upgrade plant

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ford-oakville-electric-vehicles-1.5733943

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* September 22, 2020 –  Detroit Free Press

Ford reaches 'home run' deal with big investment from Canadian government

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/22/ford-canada-unifor-union-deal/5864605002/

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* September 22, 2020 –  Detroit News

Tesla says halving battery production costs will make $25,000 car possible

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2020/09/22/tesla-says-halving-battery-production-costs-make-25000-car-possible/3494170001/

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* September 21, 2020 –  Automotive News Canada

EV assembly in Ontario not a profitable option for Ford, analyst warns

https://canada.autonews.com/labour/feds-offer-ford-500m-bring-ev-production-oakville-report-says

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* September 20, 2020 –  CNBC

What to expect from Tesla on ‘battery day’

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/20/what-to-expect-from-tesla-on-battery-day-.html

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* September 15, 2020 –  The News Wheel

New Electric Crossover on the Horizon for Lincoln

https://thenewswheel.com/lincoln-electric-crossover-future-product-plans/

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* September 13, 2020 –  Automotive News

Unifor wants to negotiate 3-year contract

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-wants-negotiate-3-year-contract

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* September 11, 2020 –  Automotive News Canada

Assembly-plant outlook is grim despite supplier optimism

https://canada.autonews.com/opinion/assembly-plant-outlook-grim-despite-supplier-optimism

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* September 8, 2020 –  Automotive News

Ford picked as Canadian bargaining target by Unifor

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ford-picked-canadian-bargaining-target-unifor

 

* September 8, 2020 –  The News Wheel

Unifor Taps Ford to Lead Labor Talks

https://thenewswheel.com/unifor-ford-target-labor-talks-canada/

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* September 8, 2020 –  Bloomberg

Ford Named Strike Target in Canadian Labor-Contract Negotiations

https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/ford-named-strike-target-in-canadian-labor-contract-negotations

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* September 3, 2020 –  Detroit Free Press

Jeep Grand Wagoneer concept shows FCA is ready to play with big SUVs

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/chrysler/2020/09/03/fiat-chrysler-jeep-grand-wagoneer-concept-full-size-suv/5668417002/

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* September 3, 2020 –  Detroit News

GM, Honda form alliance in North America for product development 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/general-motors/2020/09/03/general-motors-honda-alliance-north-america-product-development/5701042002/

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* September 1, 2020 –  Detroit Free Press

Report: Ford to cut 1,000 U.S. jobs in 2020

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2020/09/01/report-ford-cut-1000-jobs-north-america-restructuring-plan/3453113001/

  

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