MARCH 9, 2023

Ford Boosting Production of 3 BEVs, 3 ICE Models

Ford did not return email inquiries from Wards about whether it has adequate supplies of microchips to support the production increases. The automaker reported a 100,000-vehicle volume deficit in fourth-quarter 2022, primarily because of the microchip shortage.

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for March 9

EU On Road to Big IRA Exemption; Ford EU Struggles Could Lead to Massive Changes; NIO Develops EV Wagon for EU

Singapore Autonomous Test Bed for U.S., International Developers

The Singapore government has been proactive on autonomous-vehicle development, having concluded an intelligent transport system is vital for the city-state with its population of 5.45 million on just 276 sq.-mi. of land.

Volkswagen Plays Waiting Game Over European Battery Production

From TU Automotive
Volkswagen is halting its expansion of automotive battery production plants in Europe awaiting a conclusion of European Union negotiations over the US’s Inflation Reduction Act.

Mercedes Presents Software Plan, But Google Steals Spotlight

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
Mercedes-Benz detailed its highly anticipated next-generation operating system, MBOS, in a two-hour presentation showcasing its deep understanding of software-defined vehicles. But despite Mercedes’ best efforts, Google’s dramatic U-turn in automotive strategy grabbed most of the attention.

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