JANUARY 26, 2022

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Hybrid Powertrain Standard on 2023 Toyota Sequoia SUV

All five trim levels of the third-generation Sequoia are powered by a twin-turbo i-FORCE MAX hybrid V-6 producing 437 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque and paired with a 10-speed automatic.

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Jan. 26

Shorts Made a Killing on SPACs; GM Makes Big EV Investment in Michigan; Toyota Reveals All-New Sequoia

BMW 8-Series, M8 Get Midcycle Refresh

Previously offered as an option, the M Sport styling imbues the trio of 8-Series models with a number of signature BMW M design elements, including a more heavily structured front bumper and multi-channel rear diffuser.

GM Electrification Drive Brings Michigan More Than $7B

The largest investment will be at the GM assembly plant in Orion Township north of Detroit, where the automaker expects to spend $4 billion on preparations for building fullsize battery-electric pickup trucks by 2024.

Volkswagen, Bosch to Grow European Battery Production

The automaker and supplier want the new company to supply integrated battery production systems as well as on-site ramp-up and maintenance support for battery-cell and system manufacturers.

Style and Brand Trumps Eco Concerns in Motorists’ Car Choice

From TU Automotive
Motorists are dragging their heels in the drive to combat climate change placing self-image and brand loyalty above concerns over a vehicle’s green credentials.

January U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Tracking to 7-Month-High Annualized Rate

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
First-quarter U.S. sales are forecast to total a 15.2-million annualized rate, highest quarterly total since 16.9 million in Q2-2021, and a significant rebound from Q4-2021’s 12.8 million and Q3-2021’s 13.4 million. Also, retail volume will come relatively close to matching year-ago, while fleet deliveries continue to nosedive.

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