JANUARY 8, 2021

Chevrolet’s Growth Plan: More Hardware, More Software

Steven Hill, GM vice president, says Chevrolet was the fastest-growing “full-line brand” in 2020. The average transaction price for vehicles increased 6%, helping drive Chevy dealers’ profitability to an all-time high, he says.

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Jan. 8

U.S. Transportation Secretary Resigns; Hyundai in Talks with Apple on EVs; Mercedes Details Massive Hyperscreen

More Car Buyers Get the Blues in 2020, Paint Maker Says

Automotive designers often look three to four model years ahead when developing colors, and the market has played out as predicted: As early as 2016, BASF designers described blue as “a major color direction for the automotive industry that will gain market share in upcoming years.”

2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Profile: Bentley Flying Spur

This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Monday, we will post Bentley's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.

December U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales End Bad Year With Some Optimism

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Fleet demand is the main component keeping total light-vehicle sales from resuming pre-pandemic levels, but retail volume, though hurt by lean inventory, eked out a December increase.