MAY 5, 2021

Ford Goes Off-Road With New Explorer Timberline SUV

The three-row Timberline will be a genuine off-road vehicle capable of handling rugged terrain, according to Lee Newcombe, Explorer marketing manager. It goes on sale this summer, with pricing starting at $45,765.

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for May 5

Ford Explorer Now More Off-Road Capable; GM Posts Solid Q1 Earnings; Stellantis #1 in EU Market Share

Nissan Holds Top Spot on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

The No.1 ad for the week of April 26 is an upbeat commercial starring actress Brie Larson. She professes that driving used to be fun and “an act of inspiration,” and Nissan wants to bring that feeling back with a wide array of models suited for all terrains and drivers.

EVs and What Automotive Industry Must Learn – and Unlearn

The fact that BEV consumption is driven by renewable energy sources will play a big role in sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions targets. Technology has been shown to provide countless learning opportunities for tomorrow’s automotive workforce.

U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Continues to Nosedive in April

Contradicting the juggernaut results of the past several months, lack of inventory already has been capping sales since the latter part of 2020, meaning pent-up demand is building at the same time sales are bursting at the seams.

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