Lindsay Chappell News Editor overseeing coverage of Japanese automakers, BMW, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, Volvo and global suppliers [email protected] 615-472-1362 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Volvo dealers just want the good times to go on Volvo's NADA make meeting heard a list of dealer concerns, but almost all of them wanted reassurance that the factory management change won't derail a strong period of profits. Column: What a French sports car says about Renault-Nissan's future The intentions of Renault's Alpine brand to enter the U.S. market is a sign that things are changing at a post-Carlos Ghosn Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance. Mercedes reports upcoming models, new dealer support model Mercedes-Benz has significant fresh models coming to showrooms this year, it told dealers at the make meeting — a meeting in which some lamented they are frustrated they can’t get the inventory they want. Overcommunicating won the day for some brands Kristin Kolodge, J.D. Power's vice president of auto benchmarking and mobility development, said that dealer communications won the day for brands who made an effort. Government official: Dealers' EV stress will be short-lived Government efforts to drive the content of EVs sold in the U.S. is intended to make the auto industry as self-reliant as quickly as possible, says Michael Berube with the Energy Department's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Hyundai looks to ‘Evolve' sales strategy Hyundai will take another step in its experimental vehicle-marketing relationship with Amazon this year to see if the online retailer can play a bigger role in sales. Column: Used-vehicle market to pay price for new The flow of new vehicles appears to be picking back up at last, promising dealers an improved inventory for 2023 and beyond. But used cars and trucks might be a different story. L.A. designer wants to shake up the leather seat business Vicki von Holzhausen is offering automakers and Tier 1 interior suppliers a way to apply leather without harming a cow. Data that drives us The industry runs on data, from the bedrock basics proven for generations to new network-based conclusions. Here's a look at some important sources. From a distant corner, a harbinger of good times for the auto industry Toolmakers are seeing a wave of new business headed their way — a sign automakers are about to get busier. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: A bad December in store North American auto plants are holding firm on their production schedules this week, but the microchip shortage is still hovering over the year. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: N. America, Asia endure more cuts Any notion that the microchip shortage would be over by now is proving to be wishful forecasting. The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: North America loses 79,000 more vehicles As the second full year of semiconductor shortages nears an end, automakers are still cutting cars and trucks off the schedule. One out of many: Mobis unites tech components Hyundai Mobis earlier this year unveiled a cockpit concept called COMFI, integrating multiple technologies with features like a pop-up steering wheel and 3D lighting. Bose sees beyond music for sound management Audio specialist Bose Corp. envisions private listening zones where you know where your beeps are coming from. Load More
Lindsay Chappell News Editor overseeing coverage of Japanese automakers, BMW, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Infiniti, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, Volvo and global suppliers [email protected] 615-472-1362 See All Staff Page