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FEBRUARY 07, 2024



Ford 2023 Profits Tempered by Electric-Vehicle Losses

John Lawler, Ford chief financial officer, says the company’s 2023 revenues grew 11% to $176 billion, marking Ford’s second consecutive year of double-digit growth. Net income improved year-over-year to $4.3 billion.

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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Feb. 7
UAW Claims +50% VW Workers Want A Union; Ford Earnings Decent But Not Great; Chrysler Adopts New Logo

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Cybersecurity Threat Likely to Grow Exponentially as SDVs Emerge

About 13% of cybersecurity attacks logged last year were made through accessing programming interfaces in vehicle apps (APIs), meaning as software becomes more prevalent onboard vehicles, so do the avenues available for attack by Black Hat hackers.

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Mercedes-Benz Introduces 2024 eSprinter Cargo Van

The U.S.-produced electric-powered cargo van is aimed at the delivery sector with a WLTP city range rating of 329 miles.

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Mini Releases Gas Powertrain Details

Customers not attracted by BEVs offered gas-powered Mini Cooper C and Mini Cooper S.

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Under-Threat Audi Q8 e-tron Belgium Plant Cuts Production

Parts delays force reduced output for plant facing uncertain future because of weakening BEV demand in Europe.

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U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Starts 2024 with 56 Days’ Supply; Mix of Affordable Vehicles Rising
Inventory of mainstream, or more affordable, vehicles is rising, which should help put the U.S. market back on the growth track in 2024 after January’s dip.