JUNE 24, 2021

Analyst Warns of ‘Profit Desert’ as EVs, AVs Enter Market

No automaker can hang back and let their competitors take the early risks without potentially falling behind in developing EVs and autonomy, says analyst Mark Wakefield of AlixPartners.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for June 24

Used Car Prices About to Go Down; All-New Infiniti QX60 Debuts; Ford Offers Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance

With Manual Gearbox, Honda Civic Hatches a Good Time

Honda says the versatile, Euro-inspired hatchback comes with an available 6-speed manual transmission mated to either a 158-hp naturally aspirated 2.0L 4-cyl. or a 1.5L turbocharged 4-cyl. rated at 180 hp.

Audi Spills Secrets of New RS3

The ’22 model will feature a Magna-produced torque splitter in place of the standard A3’s all-wheel-drive Haldex clutch. The 394-hp sedan is set for North American delivery in early 2022.

Creature Comforts Abound in All-New ’22 Infiniti QX60

“We’ve enriched the all-new 2022 Infiniti QX60 in ways that our owners asked for,” says Eric Rigaux, Infiniti global head of product strategy. Arriving in North America late this year, the ’22 QX60 features V-6 power and a crafted interior.

USMCA Rules: Ensure Compliance, Mitigate Risks

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Inside Scoop: Baidu’s Autonomous Vehicle and EV Development Plans

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Insight into Baidu’s current and future business strategies and plans related to autonomous vehicles, EVs and V2X infrastructure with competitor landscape.

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