DECEMBER 13, 2022

Stellantis Closing Illinois Plant; UAW ‘Deeply Angered’

Stellantis’ Belvidere, IL, factory is the first U.S. auto plant to shut down since General Motors announced in November 2018 it was closing its big assembly complex in Lordstown, OH, and four other plants in the U.S. and Canada.

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Dec. 13

Cheap EVs Are the Kei Cars of China; NIO Opens Battery Swapping Tech to All; EPA Report is Misleading

Key Predictions for the Automotive Sector in 2023

As much attention as autonomous driving and EVs get, the most obvious change will be the cockpit experience. Horsepower and streamlined exterior aesthetics, while still important, take a back seat to what goes inside the car.

China’s Zeekr Reportedly Files for U.S. IPO, NYSE Listing

The EV manufacturer owned by Chinese multinational automaker Geely seeks $1 billion in investment at a valuation of more than $10 billion, according to Reuters.

GM to Support Former JV Partner in Uzbekistan

A delegation of GM officials led by Shilpan Amin, GM International president, recently traveled to Uzbekistan and signed a series of agreements expanding cooperation between the U.S. automaker and UzAuto.

Volvo Adds Rigid Models to BEV Truck Range

From TU Automotive
Volvo has expanded its range of all-electric heavy goods vehicles by adding three more models to its BEV range.

Propulsion Wars: Internal-Combustion vs. Electrification and the Battle for Powertrain Supremacy

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
Wards Editor-in-Chief Bob Gritzinger breaks down the attributes of nominees and winners in the 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems competition, with a look at how the 28th annual review reflects broader trends in automotive powertrain development. Electrification is on the rise, but engineers also are focused on wringing the last bits of performance and efficiency from internal-combustion engines.

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