JUNE 3, 2021

Ghosn: Nissan, Alliance Faltering Since Boardroom Coup

Ghosn says three automakers – Toyota, Volkswagen and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance – were poised on the starting block for industry leadership. “We now have only two, and I don't think the Alliance is going to make it again (to the top level), particularly with the kind of mindset and leadership they have.”

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for June 3

Buick Updates the Enclave; Ford Maverick is Official!; U.S. Sales Strong in May

Jaguar Moves ’22 F-Type Lineup to V-8 Only

In 2018, Jaguar began offering a 2.0L turbo-4, which accounted for 39% of sales in 2020, making it the most popular engine offered alongside the 3.0L V-6 (36% of sales) and 5.0L V-8 (25% of sales), according to Wards Intelligence data.

Trailing Badly Among Small CUVs, Toyota Unveils ’22 Corolla Cross

Toyota’s C-HR has struggled to keep pace in the booming Small CUV segment, lagging well behind the Subaru Crosstrek, Nissan Kicks, Kia Sportage, Chevy Trailblazer, Ford Bronco Sport, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson and Jeep Compass.

Daimler, Nokia Settle Technology-Licensing Dispute

The companies announce they have signed a patent licensing agreement under which Nokia licenses mobile telecommunications technology to Daimler and receives payment in return. The parties have agreed to settle all pending litigation.

Cross-Border Battles Impacting Suppliers of New Mobility Technologies

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Phillip Korovesis, Butzel Long Chair of Trade Secret and Non-Compete Specialty Team, talks about new mobility-related technologies and how suppliers and automakers can protect themselves.

Jaguar Land Rover’s ICE-BEV Balancing Act

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Jaguar Land Rover is mapping an aggressive path to electrification, but while Jaguar goes 100% electric by mid-decade, the automaker acknowledges internal-combustion engines will be part of Land Rover’s powertrain arsenal for years to come.