AUGUST 8, 2022

Welcome to the Monday, August 8, 2022, edition of WardsAuto Dealer 5. As always, there's plenty of news about the auto sector. We've gathered some of the most notable stories from WardsAuto to ensure you are in the know as you start your week.

VW Eyeing U.S. Site for Electric Pickup Trucks, Executive Says

The remarks by Inga Von Seelen, senior vice president-purchasing for VWoA, come during a panel discussion of OEM-supplier relations at the Center for Automotive Research’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI.

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Half of U.S. Market by 2030 Tough Challenge for BEVs

The current market share of BEVs in the U.S. is only 5.5%, says John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. “So to get to 50% by 2030, a lot has to change.”

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Dealers Brace for Inflation, High Costs, Tight Inventory

Cox's latest survey spotlights dealers' concerns. Experts recommend they remember consumers don't want a “'one- size- fits- all”' sales approach.

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Automaker, Supplier Sustainability Gains Recognized at MBS

Instead of focusing only on lightweighting, the Altair Enlighten Awards honor the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts.

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Supply-Chain Experts Discuss Microchips, Potato Chips at MBS

Communication with consumers about the challenges presented by a disrupted supply chain is key, says Dan Hermer, vice president for General Motors North America quality.

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