Industry
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The Land Rover Defender-inspired Ineos Grenadier is in production and deliveries in the first markets will start before 2022 is out.
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Hyundai issues stop-sale and recall for vehicles with 8-speed DCT
The latest recall affects more than 53,000 vehicles in the U.S.
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Renault teases first model based on Geely-Volvo platform
Renault will use a platform developed by Geely and Volvo to underpin multiple models, starting with a coupe-like crossover.
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Sony-Honda joint venture to launch EVs starting in 2026
Sony and Honda have teamed up to develop electric cars, and the first will be built in North America.
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GM trademarks GMC Granite name for fifth time
The filing could indicate GMC is interested in releasing a small SUV—or it could just be to save the name.
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With launch of GM Energy, GM moves beyond selling autos
In the future, EV owners will able to sell energy from their cars back to the grid.
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A trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark office paves the way for a sporty Buick Electra GS.
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GM to develop Ultium EV battery for US military
GM's Ultium batteries could one day power vehicles in the U.S. military.
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Rivian recalls nearly all of its vehicles built to date
Rivian has issued a recall on the R1S SUV, R1T pickup truck, and EDV van built for Amazon.
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500-mile Tesla Semi enters production, starts deliveries to Pepsi Dec. 1
Tesla's Class 8 electric semi-trailer truck is now in production, five years after the reveal.
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Rivian loses Georgia tax breaks for second plant
A court decision means Rivian has lost millions in potential property tax savings for its planned Georgia plant.
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Toyota CEO: California and US EV targets "difficult to really achieve"
Toyota is developing dozens of EVs but remains critical of the push to ban vehicles without a plug.
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New York is making moves to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars, SUVs, and pickups by 2035, though plug-in hybrids will still be allowed.
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Geely buys 7.6% stake in Aston Martin
Aston Martin has joined Mercedes-Benz and Volvo as car companies that have Geely as a major shareholder.
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Porsche shares start trading following IPO
Porsche shares are now trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Citroën has a new logo
Citroën's chevron logo has been revamped for the 10th time.
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Kittyhawk, a flying taxi startup backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, winds down
Kittyhawk's plan to develop fully autonomous flying taxis has been grounded.
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Tesla recalls close to 1.1M vehicles due to faulty power windows
Tesla's latest recall affects every vehicle in its lineup.
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Both Bugatti's Veyron and Chiron can now be bought as certified pre-owned cars.
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Stop-sale order issued for 2023 Nissan Z
Nissan has halted sales of its automatic-shift 2023 Z sports car because of a park-gear problem.
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VW Group thinks Porsche is worth up to $75B in IPO form
Porsche is about to go public in what's shaping up to be Europe's third-biggest IPO.
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VW establishes New Mobility division to oversee EV, software programs
VW is looking to accelerate EV and software development by grouping both areas under one roof.
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Ford to dealers: Get on board or stop selling EVs
While Ford will stick with franchised dealerships instead of a Tesla-like direct sales model, dealers that opt into the Model E business will also have to agree to non-negotiable pricing.
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Contract manufacturer Magna Steyr plans US EV plant
Magna Steyr wants a U.S. plant and is already on the hunt for locations.
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