Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for March 12

White House Goes After EV Credits Again; Electric Semis Will Work Just Fine; Audi Station Wagons Coming to U.S.?

2019 Wards 10 Best Interiors Nominee: Mercedes-Benz A220

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The 2019 Wards 10 Best Interiors competition is under way, and more than 40 vehicles are facing close inspection for fit-and-finish, ergonomics, materials, comfort and aesthetics. Today's gallery focuses on the ’19 Mercedes-Benz A220 4Matic, a 5-passenger luxury sedan with a sticker price of $51,935. (Photos by Tom Murphy)

Aston Martin Valkyrie to Pack 1,160-hp Punch

Consisting of a Cosworth-developed 6.5L gasoline V-12 and an electric motor developed by Rimac and Integral Powertain, it produces a combined 1,160 hp at 10,500 rpm and 664 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,000 rpm.

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Process Could Bypass China as Rare Earths Source

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Rare earths are chemically similar elements that include neodymium, used to make magnets for hybrid cars, and cerium, used in catalytic converters in cars. A shortage of rare earth element production in the U.S. leaves its energy security at risk.

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