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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

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Why OEMs Won’t Survive Transition to Mobility

GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have tried and failed with car sharing or ride hailing. Tesla, with its direct connection to customers, probably will thrive in this business. But the traditional OEMs are sure to fail unless they do it in a different way.

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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Nov. 2

Are Big Grilles on The Way Out?; Hyundai Rehires Luc Donckerwolke; Mercedes May Use Geely EV Skateboard

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SEAT Developing EV Battery Test Lab

It is expected that both SEAT and its Cupra performance sub-brand will launch five new electric and plug-in hybrid models by the end of 2021.

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Waymo, Daimler AV Tie-Up Could Be Juggernaut in CV Market

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The combination of Daimler’s trucks and brands with Waymo’s driverless technology vaults the pair to the forefront of the AV commercial-vehicle sector.

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Continental Buys Stake in Lidar Developer AEye

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Continental says it will utilize AEye’s lidar technology and industrialize the sensor to deliver a fully automotive-grade product, with the first series application scheduled for the end of 2024.

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