Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Oct. 29

Mercedes-AMG Unveils New SL Roadster; Tesla Triples VW’s Profit Per Vehicle; Toyota Reveals More bZ4X Details

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Facing Urgent Demands, Bosch Adds Capacity for Chips

While the Tier 1 supplier had previously avoided prioritizing chip production for the auto industry, it now specifically refers to the urgent requirements called for by automakers.

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Battery Packs Get Sharper Focus as Automakers Aim for Better BEV Performance

Industry insiders see battery packs getting lighter and playing a bigger role in the structural rigidity of the vehicle as automakers push for longer ranges, faster charging and lower costs for next-gen battery-electric vehicles on the way by the middle of the decade.

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2022 Toyota Tundra First Drive: Improvements Everywhere

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The all-new Tundra comes with two turbo V-6 powertrain options, a new multi-link rear coil suspension for better handling and a work-focused interior. There’s plenty to like about the new Tundra, even if the updates seem incremental in a rapidly evolving truck segment.

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Restored Dividend Reflects Ford’s Improved Finances

“We’re fully invested in the future,” Ford CEO Jim Farley says in a conference call with analysts. “We had to turn around our automotive operations, and our results in the third quarter show we’re making significant progress.”

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