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AUGUST 03, 2023



VW Reportedly Secures Rights to Xpeng EV Platform

The purchase fits in with the German automaker’s plans for new electric SUV models for China.

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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Aug. 3
BMW Doing Better w/ EVs Than Others; Tremec Develops EV Drive Unit; We Drive Nikola’s Trucks

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Commercial Vehicles Profits Offset EV Losses in Detroit

Results for second-quarter and first-half 2023 reflect success for Ford, General Motors and Stellantis with commercial customers as Detroit’s business model slowly becomes less dependent on the retail end of the business,

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FROM TU-AUTOMOTIVE
BMW 'Not Ready' to Give Up on ICE
BMW is committed to continued investment in ICE powertrains despite its acceleration of development funds into BEV models.

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Uncovering the 'Sound' of Ram Trucks

Ram’s focus on energy and danceability puts a spotlight on the brand aspects they want to emphasize and how they want consumers to visualize their brand.

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FOR WARDS INTELLIGENCE SUBSCRIBERS
July U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Up 56%; Mix Getting More ‘Affordable’
While inventory continues to improve overall, in recent months availability of more affordable vehicles has been rising faster than models higher up the price chain, and that trend also is showing up in market share.
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Boutique EV Pickups Should Crowd Luxe Market Without Worrying Detroit

The market for battery-electric pickup trucks is about to become crowded, but which models will sell?

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