Industry
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The Detroit auto show will return to January for the first time since 2019.
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Brabham's car division hits bump in the road
Brabham BT62 supercar put on ice as key investor turns focus to electrification and self-driving cars.
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BMW will only build EVs in Munich after 2027
BMW will soon end 75 years of ICE car production at its iconic Munich plant.
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Ford Mustang outsells Challenger and Camaro in 2023
The Ford Mustang won the sales race in a year that the overall U.S. market grew 12.4% on the previous year.
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Solid-state battery shows no degradation over 300,000 miles
VW Group-backed QuantumScape's solid-state battery has passed a major hurdle on the road to production.
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Ram, Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler are done with some US auto shows
Stellantis will skip several auto shows in an effort to save cash.
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Toyota in 2023 only sold an average of 221 Supras per month in the whole of the U.S.
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Rivian patents spare wheel containers for electric SUV
A Rivian spare wheel container could be used to hold an air compressor, water, tools, first aid, kits, or even trash.
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Rimac plans move into robotaxis
Rimac plans to reveal its robotaxi as soon as this year.
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Scout trademarks lineup of historic nameplates
Will the jump-started VW brand really bring out a new Aristocrat, or is just protecting IP?
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Nearly 50% of Buick stores take buyout over investing for EVs
Buick is left with about 1,000 dealerships in the U.S. following the buyouts.
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Canada to ban sale of new gas and diesel cars by 2035
All new vehicles sold in Canada must be zero-emission vehicles starting from 2035.
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Nio wants to launch two affordable EV brands in Europe just as established local brands struggle to get affordable EVs on the market.
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GM thinks Apple CarPlay, Android Auto make cars less safe
A GM representative said eliminating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity means drivers will look at their phones less often, but the company hasn't studied the issue.
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VW reportedly in talks with Renault on EV joint development
VW Group is set on launching EVs priced as low as 20,000 euros, but may need help to reach the target.
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Scout CEO confirms brand's EVs being developed with Magna
VW Group has tapped Magna International for development of its planned Scout electric truck and SUV.
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NEVS EV designed by former Saab engineers may be revived
The rights to the striking NEVS Emily GT electric sedan have been sold to EV startup EV Electra.
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Ford Lightstream name trademarked
It's unclear what the Lightstream name could be applied to, or if it will be used at all.
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The U.S. State Department has once again chosen the Chevrolet Suburban for shuffling around its staff.
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VW CEO: We are no longer competitive
The VW CEO's comments come as the company prepares 10 billion euros worth of cost cuts.
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Mercedes may swap EQS SUV for electric GLC-Class at US plant
An electric GLC-Class is in the works, and is tipped to be built at a plant in Alabama.
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Lotus rolls out 450-kw EV fast charger
Lotus says its fast chargers can deliver close to 90 miles of range in just five minutes of charging.
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Multiple 2010-2012 BMWs recalled because engines could stall
Bolts securing the VANOS system on the cars could come loose.
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BMW no longer builds engines in Germany
The days of a BMW featuring an engine built in Germany are coming to an end.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran