MAY 17, 2021

BMW’s New 2-Series Coupe Remains a Joy to Drive

BMW’s Mexico-built M240i XDrive Coupe, a 374-hp all-wheel-drive model, is set for North American delivery by the end of 2021.

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for May 17

Opel Launches Hydrogen-Powered Van; Stellantis & Foxconn Form Partnership; BMW 2 Series Coupe Details

Semiconductor Shortage to Cost Automakers $110B in 2021

Global production of 3.9 million vehicles will be lost in 2021 as a result of the shortage, AlixPartners forecasts.

Hyundai Schedules Virtual Premiere of Ioniq 5 BEV

The Ioniq 5 will offer up to 300 miles (483 km) of driving range and a Vehicle-to-Load function allowing users to freely use or charge electric devices, such as electric bicycles, scooters or camping equipment out of the vehicle, Hyundai says.

Q&A: AImotive CEO Talks Sony Car, Silicon Chips, New Market Opportunities

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Laszlo Kishonti sees a potential opening for AImotive as non-traditional players look to enter the battery-electric market. In order to move quickly and be competitive, they’ll need to rely on companies like his for advanced technology, he believes.