APRIL 20, 2020

COVID-19 Casts Industry Globalization in New Light

“The world seems to be shifting from globalization to regionalization with tariff wars and geo-political tension,” says John Casesa. “I would expect restructurings, business failures and bankruptcies. Merger activity will get more intense.”

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News

Ford, GM Line Up More Cash; New Cybertruck Details; Cadillac Studying Another Performance Wagon

VW Reopening Plants; Nissan, Honda, Bentley Extend Shutdowns

VW’s complex in Chattanooga, TN, has been shuttered since March 21 and remains closed indefinitely. There is no plan yet to restart production in Chattanooga.

2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Nominee: Subaru Outback/Legacy

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Today's nominee gallery focuses on the redesigned '20 Outback CUV ($37,750 as tested) and its Legacy ($30,090) sedan platform mate.

Distraction Study Calls Out Touchscreens

Topping the worst form of distraction studied was a driver suffering a 57% delayed reaction time using Apple CarPlay on a touchscreen compared with just 12% delayed reaction time for a driver with a 0.08% blood-alcohol level.

Otonomo Sources Road Data from BMW and Mini Vehicles for Mobility Services

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Data from cameras and sensors supply information on hazards and traffic to drivers and transportation officials – and can even find an open parking spot.