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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

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Ford Endures Tough 2022 As Quality Issues Persist

CEO Jim Farley, who has complained about Ford’s warranty costs and quality issues in the past, says quality lapses remain a major concern. 

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Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Feb. 3

BYD’s EVs Outsell Tesla in China; Ford Back in F1 With Red Bull; Chinese OEM Building Cars in Russia

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2024 CX-90 CUV Steers Mazda in New Direction

Mazda shifts to a rear-biased, longitudinal layout for its big, 3-row CX-90 CUV, launching with electrified options, including a PHEV version. We chat with Jeff Guyton, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, about where Mazda goes from here.

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Will People Buy Enough EVs Fast Enough?

This is not a time for automakers to wait and see how things develop. It will be very difficult for those who arrive late to catch up. There is a finite universe of EV buyers right now, and whoever gets them first will leave everyone else struggling to find customers.

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Honda Takes the Lead for iSpot.tv's Most-Seen Auto Ad

A new commercial for the Pilot TrailSport netted top TV ad impression counts, thanks in part to NFL and NBA games.

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Sensible 4 Claims Proven Driverless Tech in Arctic Conditions

From TU Automotive
Autonomous technology specialist Sensible 4 claims a world first in proving its automated driving systems worked in a long-term trial within the Arctic Circle.

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First SAE Level 3 Approved in Nevada for Mercedes S-Class and EQS

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
Mercedes is pushing the autonomy envelope by being the first automaker to receive approval from a U.S. state for a Level 3 feature in the 2024 S-Class and EQS models as Nevada confirms compliance with state regulations.

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