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2021 PRESS RELEASES
* January 6, 2021 – CNBC
California governor’s stimulus plan includes $1.5 billion to boost electric and hydrogen vehicles
* 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
* 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
* August 24, 2020 – The Truth About Cars
Report: Sun to Set on Mini Cooper Drop-top
* August 23, 2020 – Automotive News
Mini to drop convertible
* August 20, 2020 – Autoblog
Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Edge latest prediction: Production ends in July 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* July 30, 2020 – Ford Authority
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
* 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
* July 13, 2020 – Detroit News
Jeep shares concept V-8 Wrangler ahead of Bronco reveal
* July 12, 2020 – Automotive News
Minivan competition intensifies as segment keeps shrinking
https://www.autonews.com/sales/minivan-competition-intensifies-segment-keeps-shrinking
* July 10, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
New Ram TRX pickup will take on Ford Raptor – and it’s coming soon
* July 6, 2020 – The Drive
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/
* June 30, 2020 – Reuters
Slumping fleet sales weigh on U.S. auto market
* June 30, 2020 – The Press Stories
Rental motor vehicle, business enterprise journey slump hit vehicle income tough
* June 26, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Autoworkers refuse to fight over scraps during wage talks in Canada, union leader warns
* 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
* 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
* June 19, 2020 – Just-Auto
Welcome back, dieselgate – the week
https://www.just-auto.com/comment/welcome-back-dieselgate-the-week_id196190.aspx
* 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
* June 17, 2020 – Gizmodo
Report: Ford Might Drop the Edge
https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/06/report-ford-might-drop-the-edge/
* 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
* June 17, 2020 – Collision Repair Mag
Fiorani’s Prophecies: Rumours suggest Ford may scrap Edge SUV, concerns raised on Oakville plant’s fate
* June 17, 2020 – CarsDirect
Ford Edge Crossover Could Be Discontinued
* June 16, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Future uncertain for new Ford Edge as company heads into labor talks in Canada
* 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/
* June 16, 2020 – Bloomberg
Ford May Scrap Edge SUV, Putting Canada Plant at Risk
* 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
* June 16, 2020 – Reuters
SUVs more deadly to pedestrians than cars: U.S. insurance study
* June 16, 2020 – Oakville Beaver
WATCH VIDEO: Industry forecaster says Oakville Ford Assembly Plant at risk of closing
* June 16, 2020 – Detroit News
Future of Ford Edge, and Canadian plant where it’s built, in question
* 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/
* 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
* June 11, 2020 – Investopedia
Electric Truck Wars Heat Up
https://www.investopedia.com/electric-truck-wars-heat-up-4869821
* June 11, 2020 – AutoBeat Online
Back to “Normal”? Not So Fast
https://www.autobeatonline.com/news/back-to-normal-not-so-fast
* 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
* June 8, 2020 – Automotive News
Nissan ready to concede on vans
* June 8, 2020 – Roadshow by C/Net
Chevy Malibu will depart in 2022, report says
* June 4, 2020 – Reuters
Exclusive: GM plans electric van for business users in bid to pre-empt Tesla
* 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
* 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
* May 17, 2020 – Automotive News
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
* 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/
* May 7, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
New GMC Hummer EV: reveal of reborn SUV postponed
* 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
* 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
* April 27, 2020 – Automotive News
Porsche preps 2wd Taycan
* April 20, 2020 – Automotive News
BMW expected to increase crossover lineup with X8
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/bmw-expected-increase-crossover-lineup-x8
* April 20, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
https://canada.autonews.com/coronavirus/brands-push-forward-new-ev-rollouts
* April 13, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
* April 13, 2020 – Automotive News
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
https://www.autonews.com/sales/crisis-erases-strong-start-year-luxury-sales
* April 9, 2020 – Reuters
Michigan Governor Extends State Shutdown Through April
* 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/
* April 8, 2020 – Sunday Times Live
Car makers set dates to restart plants as coronavirus outbreak plateaus
* 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
* March 28, 2020 – Automotive News
COVID-19 is ruining the timing for eagerly awaited new models
* March 27, 2020 – The Truth About Cars
Why Is Everyone So Surprised Detroit Isn’t Prioritizing EVs?
* March 26, 2020 – Detroit News
GM cuts paychecks of salaried workforce, executives
* 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
* March 26, 2020 – Electrek
Made-in-China cars for Chinese market will be majority of GM EVs by mid-2020s
* March 26, 2020 – Electrek
GM and Ford plan to make 320K EVs in 2026, less than Tesla’s output in 2019
* March 26, 2020 – Reuters
Exclusive: Electric Hummer could be part of GM's move into EV trucks, SUVs - sources
* March 25, 2020 – Detroit News
2,000 contract workers let go at Fiat Chrysler as automakers hunker down
* 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
* March 17, 2020 – Detroit News
Automakers to partially shut down plants amid coronavirus fears
* 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/
* March 16, 2020 – Automotive News
Ram truck captures youth vote
https://www.autonews.com/sales/ram-truck-captures-youth-vote
* 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/
* 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/
* 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/
* 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/
* 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
* 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/
* March 4, 2020 – Detroit News
Head of Ram, Fiat Chrysler sales exits after his whistleblower lawsuit
* March 3, 2020 – Reuters
Ford bets more businesses want carbon-free delivery vans
* 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/
* March 2, 2020 – Automotive News
New flagship, small coupe-style crossover coming, Volvo dealers say
* February 17, 2020 – Marketplace
How electric cars sparked GM’s exodus from Australia, New Zealand and Thailand
* February 10, 2020 – Automotive News
Gladiator’s tough opponent: Price
https://www.autonews.com/sales/gladiators-tough-opponent-price
* 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
* February 3, 2020 – Detroit News
Coronavirus deepens challenges for Detroit Three in China
* January 31, 2020 – Reuters
Exclusive: Japan's Nidec bets on electric cars and acquisitions to treble sales: sources
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* January 21, 2020 – Detroit News
Fiat Chrysler files trademark for 'My Freedom' subscription service
* 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
* 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
* 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
* January 8, 2020 – Detroit News
AutoX to launch robotaxi service with Chrysler Pacifica minivans
* January 7, 2020 – Financial Post
First all-Canadian zero-emissions concept vehicle a response to PM's innovation call
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
* December 21, 2020 – TechnoCodex
Mercedes’ Alabama Plant Gets Battery-Powered SUVs
https://technocodex.com/mercedes-alabama-plant-gets-battery-powered-suvs/
* December 10, 2020 – Financial Post
The car as your cellphone: How BlackBerry’s deal with Amazon could transform your ‘in-vehicle experiences’
* 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/
* December 9, 2020 – Top Speed
The 2021 Ford Bronco might be awesome, but it’s also delayed
* December 9, 2020 – The Detroit Bureau
Jaguar Keeps Celebrating E-Type’s 60th Anniversary with Unique F-Type
* December 8, 2020 – Bloomberg
Ford Says Bronco Delay Caused by Virus-Hampered Part Supplier
* December 8, 2020 – Ford Authority
2021 Ford Bronco Delay Reportedly Stems From Removable Top Supplier
* December 8, 2020 – Automotive News
Nissan Armada, Kicks undergo key updates
https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/nissan-armada-kicks-undergo-key-updates
* December 8, 2020 – Marketplace
Global supply chain delays push back return of Ford Bronco SUV
* 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
* 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
* December 7, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Analyst: Ford Bronco supply chain problems point to removable tops
* December 7, 2020 – Automotive News
Demand, rivals pull eSprinter into U.S.
https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/demand-rivals-pull-esprinter-us
* 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/
* 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
* December 7, 2020 – The Truth About Cars
Mercedes Reportedly Shipping the eSprinter Stateside in 2023
* December 4, 2020 – Detroit News
Ford Bronco launch delayed until summer 2021 due to COVID-related supply woes
* 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
* 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
* 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
* November 19, 2020 – Detroit News
GM spending on EVs set to outstrip outlays on gas, diesel technologies
* November 17, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Fiat Chrysler shows off its 'badass' V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392
* 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
* November 12, 2020 – Economic Times of India
Electric trouble: Maruti going slow on its WagonR EV project amid doubts on commercial viability
* November 9, 2020 – Automotive Logistics
Stable growth post-Covid will depend on greater supplier collaboration
* 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
* 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
* 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/
* 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
* 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
* 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/
* October 26, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Ford’s $1.8B pledge to Oakville could transform Canada’s auto industry
* October 26, 2020 – Automotive News Europe
Mercedes-Maybach GLS ready for roll out
https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/mercedes-maybach-gls-ready-roll-out
* 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
* 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
* 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
* October 23, 2020 – Detroit News
Your next vehicle might cost more. Here’s Why
* 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
* October 20, 2020 – Carscoops
EQC Stand Back: Mercedes EQS Will Now Lead Daimler’s EV Offensive Into The U.S.
* 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
* 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/
* October 20, 2020 – Carscoops
GM Making “Major U.S. Manufacturing Announcement” Today, Could It Be Related To The Cadillac Lyriq?
* 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
* 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?
* October 19, 2020 – Reuters
GM plans investments to expand electric vehicle production
* October 19, 2020 – Windsor Star
Jarvis: A massive, game-changing investment
https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/jarvis-a-massive-game-changing-investment
* October 16, 2020 – Detroit News
Ford, BMW plug-in hybrid fires are a 'black eye' for electrified vehicles
* 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
* 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?
* October 12, 2020 – Automotive News
Nissan will exit van segment next year
* October 9, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
FCA, dealers agree: Canadians want a luxury Jeep Grand Wagoneer
* October 7, 2020 – The Tuscaloosa News
Production of luxury Mercedes SUV begins at Tuscaloosa County plant
* October 1, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Ford CFO replaced in management shakeup on Day 1 of new CEO
* 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
* 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
* 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/
* September 23, 2020 – Automotive News Canada
Dealers scrambling for inventory
https://canada.autonews.com/retail/dealers-scrambling-inventory
* September 22, 2020 – The News Wheel
Unifor, Ford Reach Tentative $1.95B Labor Agreement
https://thenewswheel.com/unifor-ford-new-labor-agreement-canada-evs/
* September 22, 2020 – Detroit News
Ford's CEO-to-be Jim Farley bets big on commercial vehicle 'powerhouse'
* 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
* 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/
* September 22, 2020 – Detroit News
Tesla says halving battery production costs will make $25,000 car possible
* 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
* 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
* September 15, 2020 – The News Wheel
New Electric Crossover on the Horizon for Lincoln
https://thenewswheel.com/lincoln-electric-crossover-future-product-plans/
* September 13, 2020 – Automotive News
Unifor wants to negotiate 3-year contract
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/unifor-wants-negotiate-3-year-contract
* 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
* 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/
* 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
* September 3, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Jeep Grand Wagoneer concept shows FCA is ready to play with big SUVs
* September 3, 2020 – Detroit News
GM, Honda form alliance in North America for product development
* September 1, 2020 – Detroit Free Press
Report: Ford to cut 1,000 U.S. jobs in 2020