JANUARY 17, 2019

Toyota’s Lentz Worries Industry ‘Over-Stimulated’ on EVs, Tesla Is New Category

While sales of BEVs did grow in 2018 – 103.7% to 208,573 units – the growth was almost entirely Tesla, Wards Intelligence data shows.

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Jeep Testing Subscription Services, Ford’s 3D Printed Production Parts, Lotus to Start Making SUVs

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Floor Shots: 2019 North American International Auto Show

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Detroit's 30th annual North American International Auto Show opens to the public on Saturday, while press and industry days were held earlier this week. With many international brands skipping this year's show, media attendance was lighter than usual. The next NAIAS will be held in June 2020.

Report: EV Mileage Fee Would Cover Gas-Tax Losses

“The California zero-emissions vehicle registration fee doesn’t support the long-run funding of transportation infrastructure, nor is it equitable for drivers of electric and hydrogen vehicles,” report author Alan Jenn says.

McConaughey Stars in Most-Viewed Auto Ad

The top ad for the week of Jan. 7 sees actor Matthew McConaughey promoting the new ’19 Lincoln Nautilus and closes with the tagline “Technology that helps put you in control.”

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