JANUARY 19, 2021

GM’s Reuss Takes Deep Dive Into Electrification Choice

GM President Mark Reuss notes during a CES 2021 conversation with author Malcom Gladwell that GM concluded about two years ago it didn’t want to spend another dollar in R&D “on things that carry two propulsion systems.”

Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Jan. 19

Chip Shortage Crippling Production; Ford Mustang Going Fully Electric; BMW’s M Sets Sales Record

Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 18

VW Delays Launch of ID Buzz; Volocopter Seeks Approval to Operate VTOLs; The Story of Rolls-Royce of America

NHTSA Rule Change Gives AV Testing More Latitude

Toyota’s Jamie Boone says exempting AVs from some federal crashworthiness standards will allow automakers and regulators to gather more information on what works and what doesn’t.

Russia’s UAZ Bringing Pickup, SUV to U.S. Market

Both the Pickup and Patriot SUV, with a starting price of about $27,000, are equipped with a 2.7L 4-cyl. and a 6-speed automatic transmission designed with General Motors. The Russian government has promised special export subsidies.

2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Hyundai Venue

This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Tuesday, we will post Hyundai's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.

Hyundai Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

Simon Loasby, head of Hyundai Styling Group and Hyundai Design Center, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the Venue.

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