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AFS In the News

AFS has been in the media more than ever before with approximately 600 original appearances in the media (i.e., not counting re-shares) plus almost 100 references in videos! Check out AFS in the news below.

* February 27, 2021 –  Automotive News

How incentives revived Ontario

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

* 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/

* 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/

* February 22, 2021 – Automotive News

The growing toll of the microchip shortage

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

* 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/

* February 20, 2021 –  Automotive News

Choices might spark sales of Chevy Bolt

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

* 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

* 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/

* 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/

* February 17, 2021 –  CBT News

CBT automotive newscast: February 17, 2021

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

* 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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* 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/

* 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

* 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/

* February 9, 2021 –  BBC News

Hyundai: The carmaker aiming to become a tech firm

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

* 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

* 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

* 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/

* February 8, 2021 –  Collision Repair Mag

Tuesday Ticker: February 9, 2021

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

* 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/

* 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/

* February 8, 2021 –  AsumeTech

Microchip shortage idles more auto plants

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

* February 8, 2021 –  Automotive News

Chip crisis pulls the reins on recovery

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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* February 5, 2021 –  Freight Waves

Transmission: Chip shortage threatens post-pandemic recovery

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

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* February 3, 2021 – Reuters

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

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

* 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

* 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/

* 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/

* 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

* February 1, 2021 –  China Daily

Chip shortages could remain through H1

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

* February 1, 2021 –  The News Wheel

Oakville to Build Electric Lincoln Corsair By 2026: Report

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

* 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

* January 30, 2021 – The Deep Dive

Global Semiconductor Shortage Hammers Auto Industry

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

* 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

* January 26, 2021 –  Automotive Logistics

Credit where credit is due

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

* January 25, 2021 –  Automotive News

Dealers call on Nissan to revive Xterra

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

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* January 20, 2021 –  Autoblog

Electric Lincoln Corsair-E coming in 2026, report says

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

* 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

* January 20, 2021 –  Motor1

Lincoln Corsair To Go Electric in 2026: Report

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

* January 20, 2021 –  CarBuzz

Ford Mustang will Go All-Electric in 2028

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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* 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/

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* January 15, 2021 –  Automotive News Canada

Magna: Vehicle assembly's hired gun

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

* 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

* 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/

* 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

* 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/

* 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/

* 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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* January 4, 2021 –  Automotive News

Optimism for sales recovery in second half

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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

 

 

 

2021 PRESS RELEASES

* 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

* 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

* 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

* April 12, 2021 – Automotive News

Chip shortage could stretch for years

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

* April 12, 2021 – Automotive News

GM adds to electric buildup

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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* April 7, 2021 – CarBuzz

Cadillac Escalade EV Coming Sooner Than You Think

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

* April 6, 2021 – Automotive News

GM to build electric Silverado in Detroit

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

* 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

* 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/

* 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/

* 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/

* 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

* April 4, 2021 – Automotive News

Jeep crosses Rubicon with chargers at trailheads

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

* 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

* 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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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/

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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

* 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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