OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ford Discontinuing Flex CUV After 11 Years

The Flex, introduced as a 7-passenger family vehicle as a minivan alternative, has been built exclusively at Ford’s assembly plant in Oakville, ON, Canada, where production is expected to end in late November.

Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Oct. 28

Hyundai Autonomous Service; Wozniak No Longer Bullish About AVs; BorgWarner Creates Electric Ariel Nomad

U.S. Pricing for Electric Mini Cooper SE Announced

Federal tax credits and state electric-vehicle tax credits can reduce the price of a Mini Cooper SE to as low as $17,900 for qualified consumers, the BMW-owned brand says.

Developer Says Its Digital Radar Sets New Performance Bar

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U.S.-based Uhnder says its digital radar on a chip will be less expensive than competing technologies and could be in production vehicles for 2022. Tier 1 supplier Magna has committed to using the device.

Germany May Encourage Automakers to Invest in Bangladesh

Abdullah Al Mobin, economic affairs officer at the German embassy, says German government officials may approach at least one automaker, asking them to consider establishing an assembly plant in Bangladesh to meet the growing demand for high-end autos.

Court Sets Important New Precedent for Car Data

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Georgia Supreme Court rules car data is protected by Fourth Amendment right to unreasonable search and seizure.

Skoda Targets Growth in Spain But Slips in China

A 20% sales boost would give Skoda a 3% share of the Spanish market next year compared with the current 2.3% based on about 29,000 deliveries, sales and marketing director Alain Favey says.

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