JULY 30, 2021

Torrid Auto Sales Defy Tight Inventories, Toyota’s Carter Says

Toyota outsold General Motors for the first time in the second quarter – but only by about 5,000 units, according to Wards Intelligence. But Bob Carter, Toyota North America’s sales chief, says it’s not “sustainable” that Toyota could continue to outsell GM in the U.S.

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for July 30

Bentley Reveals Special Edition Flying Spur; Sales of Counterfeit Parts Soar; Ferrari Working on A BEV

Advancing Auto Tech Can Grow Service Providers’ Revenue

Whether consumers need to pay for parking spots, charging stations, premium content within the car or groceries, updated tech in smart cars will make it possible to handle financial transactions from behind the wheel.

Staff and Chip Shortages Depress U.K. Vehicle Production

The nation’s auto industry representative, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, reports U.K. car factories turned out 69,097 units in June, up from the depths of the 2020 pandemic but still one of the worst outputs on record.

Driverless Tech Must Ride Out the Storms to Come

From TU Automotive
Despite the fact that the key benefits of connected and autonomous vehicles are considered to be safety and convenience, there is still some concern about the idea of being driven autonomously – of not having full human control of the vehicle.

Global Motor Manufacturer Forecasts Shift Back to Suppliers

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
Nidec, a global leader in the production of electric motors, is gearing up to produce nearly half of the traction motors automakers will demand for BEVs by 2030. The Japanese supplier predicts most OEMs will switch to supplier-built motors as the electric-vehicle industry matures.