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OCTOBER 05, 2023

WARDS 10 BEST ENGINES & PROPULSION SYSTEMS WINNER

Dual Motors and Sport Mode Give Ariya Performance Cred

Compared to Nissan’s first BEV, a 2011 winner, the Ariya churns out 309 more horsepower in its top-of-the-line dual motor configuration.

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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Oct. 5
UAW Strike Damaging Supply Chain; UAW Workers Will Retire Millionaires; U.S. Q3 Sales Surprise Analysts

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Help is Here for Chinese Automakers Headed for European Market

European automotive executive draws on experience in China to assist Chinese brands seeking entry to European market. He doesn’t see potential tariffs as a concern.

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FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE
Ford temporarily lays off 400 employees, points finger at UAW strike
The automaker furloughed 350 of the 2,703 employees at the Livonia Transmission Plant and 50 of the 2,171 employees at the Sterling Axle Plant.

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September U.S. Light-Vehicles Sales Bounce Back Despite Gloomy Conditions
Hard to say exactly how much but sales could have been slightly stronger in September if not for some lost inventory caused by production cuts related to plant shutdowns from UAW strikes at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. Sales losses will be more strongly felt in October as production cuts mount.

WardsAuto Podcast: Honda Prologue and Subaru’s EV Future

Honda is launching its first BEV, the Honda Prologue; and Subaru’s plans for seven electrified vehicles by 2027.

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