APRIL 6, 2020

COVID-19 Forces Extensions of Plant Closings

Honda extends the suspension of production at all its automobile, engine and transmission plants in the U.S. and Canada through April 10. The shutdown began March 23.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

Dealer Lots Start Piling Up; New Electric Flying Car Racing Series; Toyota 4Runner TRD Impressions

Ford Designers Turn Talents to Kid Stuff

The first version of the book has downloadable coloring, connect-the-dots and maze pages featuring the Mustang, as well as pages with a word search and trivia from the Ford archives.

Genesis G80 Seeks to Plant Flag in Luxury Segment

The completely redesigned ’21 Genesis G80 joins the updated G90 flagship sedan and new GV80 midsize SUV as the automaker moves quickly to gain momentum in a competitive market.

Volvo, Veoneer Split Zenuity Joint Venture

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Volvo expects a split of the 50-50 JV will accelerate AV software development at the Geely-owned automaker, which plans to begin introducing the technology in 2022 on a next-generation of cars underpinned by its SPA2 vehicle architecture.

March U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Nosedive to 10-Year Low; April Looking Even Bleaker

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With March’s results finishing even weaker than expected, the negative momentum heading into April will be even stronger than anticipated, increasing the possibility of an April SAAR in the mid-single digits.

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