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MARCH 20, 2024



Porsche Plans 911 Hybrid; Mercedes-Maybach BEV Out

The gasoline-electric Porsche 911 will be unveiled midyear as a new addition to a facelifted eighth-generation lineup. The Mercedes-Maybach was to be sold exclusively in China.

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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 20
Shell Dumping Gas Stations for EV Charging Network; NEVs About to Hit 50% Market Share in China; German Auto Industry to Lose 100,000 Jobs

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Emissions Rules Soften As BEV Demand Slows

The Biden Admin. and its Department of Energy revise clean-air rules designed to mandate that 50% of new-vehicle sales by 2030 be battery-electric cars and trucks.

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'Show me the BEV Money', Says Renault Boss

Luca de Meo stirs political pot ahead of European elections as he pushes for greater investment in automotive industry's transformation.

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Finding a Better Way to Fix Software-Related Recalls

All too often, a software-related recall still requires intervention at the dealer, usually including replacing a part even though software is the only problem.

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UAW Organizing Drive Bears First Fruits at VW Chattanooga

Labor expert Harley Shaiken says the key to the UAW’s efforts to organize nonunion plants is the success of last fall’s “stand-up” strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

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IIHS Makes Top Pick Safety Award Tougher for Automakers
The changes to the 2024 award criteria are designed to encourage automakers to pursue higher levels of vehicle safety, IIHS said.