WardsAuto Daily Edition
 
















OCTOBER 31, 2023



      Advertisement

TEST DRIVE

Everything’s Big in TX

Lexus grows its lineup to include the 3-row TX, including the flagship model featuring a brand-exclusive 3.5L V-6 PHEV system capable of up to 33 miles of electric-only driving.

Read More

      Advertisement

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 31
Honda Standardizing ICE Lineups & Powertrains; Hertz Pulls Back EV Expansion; Mercedes Bringing ChatGPT to Employees

      Advertisement

Proposed GM Contract Extends Union Protections

GM estimates the financial provisions of the tentative agreement will raise the per-employee cost of wages and benefits to more than $150,000 per year.

Read More

Extreme Fast Charging Claims 10-Minute Recharge

StoreDot says AI-boosted process allows extreme fast charging without stressing battery packs.

Read More

      Advertisement

Growing BEV Sales Drive Jump in Volvo Cars’ Q3 Profits

Volvo Cars’ BEV sales share of 13% for the third quarter is almost double what it was in the same period in 2022, increasing 111% year-on-year.

Read More

FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE
UAW Wins Big Concessions From Detroit Three. Are Foreign Automakers Next?
If the United Auto Workers organize nonunion companies like Tesla and Toyota, it would create a more even playing field for General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, one expert said.

WardsAuto Podcast: Federally Funded Hydrogen Hubs Part of $50 Billion Investments

The U.S. government is allocating $7 billion for hydrogen hubs, part of $50 billion-plus in investments going toward building a hydrogen energy revolution.

Read More

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Used BEVs: Another Storm Cloud Ahead for Mass BEV Adoption

Used-BEV values are dropping like stones and over half of franchised dealers are refusing to retail them. Is this a momentary blip or does it indicate another roadblock to mass adoption, with many banks questioning residual values before welcoming BEVs as a substantial percentage of a loan portfolio?

Read More