MARCH 3, 2022

Ukraine Invasion Puts Russian Auto Industry in Limbo

Global automakers have begun exporting Russia-built cars to other markets. This is happening in part because it has become unprofitable for them to sell their products in Russia due to devaluation of the ruble.

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for March 3

Elon Musk Invites UAW To Hold Vote; Volvo Tests Wireless EV Charging; Ram Teases New BEV Pickup

Asian Brands Dominate List of Most-Viewed Auto Ads

Leading the list is Toyota, with the top two spots: “Born for Bringin’ It” and “Born for the Wild.” Friends reruns drove the most impressions for both ads, with the CBS Morning News taking a close second.

How Autonomous Vehicles Navigate the Winter

With the myriad of possible weather conditions like snow, sleet, fog, etc., that autonomous vehicles need to be able to navigate through, it is important to ensure that the sensors embedded in the vehicle can provide a safe driving experience.

Cyber Attack Shuts Toyota’s Japanese Plants

From TU Automotive
A cyber attack thought, to be from Russia, has forced Toyota to shut 14 of its domestic production plants as one of its major suppliers fights to recover computer systems.

Global Battery-Electric-Vehicle Production Outlook Far from Tipping Point

For Wards Intelligenbce Subscribers
As widely reported, global growth in battery-electric vehicles will start accelerating, but the propulsion type still is a long way from dominating the market. Wards Intelligence partner LMC Automotive expects mid-2030s before hitting the tipping point, which, though in line with most outlooks around the industry, realistically remains a big question mark.

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