MARCH 11, 2022

Volkswagen’s Long Road to Revive the Microbus

Twenty-one years, four concepts, seven chairmen and a $30 billion-plus diesel emission scandal later, Volkswagen finally delivers on its plans to resurrect its iconic T2 van.

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for March 11

All-New Acura Integra Tech Specs; Car Thieves Go Crazy With Catalytic Converters; BYD Now #2 In China

Formerly a Top Auto Exec, He’s Now Nation’s Top Dealer

“One thing I would not do is fragment between EVs and ICE,” says AutoNation CEO Mike Manley, a former auto executive.

Russia May Nationalize Global Automakers Pausing Operations

According to a report in the Izvestia business newspaper, a list of global automotive producers whose assets could be nationalized in Russia already has been prepared and includes Volkswagen, Porsche and other companies.

Absolving Users of Blame in Driverless Cars Could Accelerate Adoption

From TU Automotive
TU-Automotive’s editor, Paul Myles, reports that “British lawyers are calling for automakers to shoulder unlimited legal responsibility for a driverless vehicle’s actions on the roads.”

U.S. BEV Sales Update: Volume Up 65%, Market Share to Continue Rising

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
U.S. sales of battery-electric vehicles surged in the early part of 2022 from the same period in 2021. Market share is expected to record more improvement by the end of the year with the addition of at least 15 models.

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