MARCH 19, 2020

Blackwing Down: Cadillac’s Hand-Built V-8 Must Fly Again

In the underappreciated CT6, the Blackwing V-8 never had a chance to get off the ground. Wards Intelligence data shows a mere 1,400 Blackwing engines were installed in the ’19 and ’20 models of CT6 and CT6-V, which are now out of production.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

GM & Ford Could Make Ventilators; NASCAR Drivers Switch to eSports; Touchscreens Cause Too Much Distraction

Hyundai Among Latest Automakers Shut Down by COVID-19

Toyota says its plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will close Monday and Tuesday and resume production Wednesday, March 24. Kia has begun a two-day shutdown.

Worst Case: 3.1 Million Lost U.S. Vehicle Sales in 5 Months

A J.D. Power report tells how the coronavirus has affected U.S. vehicle sales and what may lie ahead.

Under UAW Pressure, Detroit Three Close Plants

The agreement between the UAW and Detroit’s automakers to operate plants on a rotating basis, announced Tuesday night, appeared to have failed even before it ever was implemented.

Hybrid Powertrain Among Highlights of High-Tech ’21 Elantra

Built on the same third-generation vehicle architecture that underpins the ’20 Sonata, the ’21 Elantra is longer, wider, lower and lighter than the car it replaces.

Pandemic Spurs Interest in Low-Speed Autonomous Vehicles in China

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The global health crisis has shone a spotlight on a segment that already was poised for growth in China.

NHTSA Moves to Modernize Safety Rules for AVs

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The rulemaking, which was expected by automakers with autonomous-vehicle programs, seeks to adapt safety requirements to vehicles lacking traditional manual controls.

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