MARCH 4, 2021

Stellantis No ‘Crisis Merger,’ Going All-Electric, Tavares Says

The new automaker will not make any major future investments in internal-combustion engines and expects more from its luxury brands and suppliers. CEO Carlos Tavares says he is not certain the shortage of semiconductor chips will end by the second half of 2021.

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for March 4

GM Wants Another Battery Plant; Volvo Backing Off Sedans & Wagons; Attitude of American Car Buyers Changing

Volvo Moving to All-BEV Lineup, Online-Only Sales

No timeline is given for plans to place all orders online, raising the question of whether Volvo will adopt a wait-and-see approach to gauging consumer demand for an exclusively digital buying experience.

International WFH Options for Auto Industry Professionals

Audio Interview
What are “vaccine passports” and "digital nomad visas," and how are corporations supporting remote work post-COVID? Allen C. Koski, President of Insured Nomads, talks with GlobalAutoIndustry.com.

FLIR Leverages Thermal Imaging to Improve ADAS for All Lighting Conditions

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FLIR believes its technology that fuses thermal imaging sensors with visible-light cameras and radars can improve the effectiveness of ADAS systems. It is pushing for nighttime testing by regulators.