Industry
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Zeekr is developing a vehicle that will hit U.S. roads as part of the Waymo One self-driving taxi service.
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McLaren Americas' new headquarters includes MSO Brand Center
McLaren, The Americas has moved its headquarters from New York City to Dallas.
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Rivian R2 platform delayed until 2026
Rivian is working on smaller, more affordable EVs that will be sold globally.
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SsangYong exits insolvency following acquisition by KG Group
Korea's SsangYong plans to focus on EVs in a bid to return to profitability.
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Alpine developing large EVs ahead of possible US launch
Renault is looking to turn its Alpine performance brand into a global player, and may use an IPO to fund the expansion.
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Oil giant Saudi Arabia announces Ceer EV brand
Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched the EV brand Ceer as part of his Vision 2030 plan to reduce the country's dependence on oil.
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Buick will launch its first EV in 2024 and may add more in quick succession.
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EU agrees to ban on sale of gas and diesel cars by 2035
The EU has just agreed to end the sale of gas- and diesel-powered light vehicles, including hybrids, by 2035.
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VW to name new partner for robotaxi development
VW Group says its plan to launch a robotaxi service in 2025 remains on track.
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Hyundai pledges $5.5B for new EV plant in US
Hyundai has started construction on a new EV plant in Georgia, due to be operational in the first half of 2025.
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Argo AI shuts down after Ford, VW end further investment
Founded in 2013, Argo AI failed to commercialize its self-driving technology despite raising billions from investors.
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Shanghai picked for first Maybach Atelier
Mercedes-Benz Maybach has a new concept for its brand stores.
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Automakers are looking to charge for features in cars via subscription, but they could face a legal backlash in New Jersey.
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Tesla working on a smaller, cheaper EV platform
Tesla's next vehicles are claimed to be more affordable than anything the company currently offers.
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Mercedes aims for zero crashes by 2050
With self-driving technology, Mercedes predicts it will be able to eliminate crashes.
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BMW spending $1.7B to build EVs in US
BMW's South Carolina plant is already the automaker's biggest, and soon it will be expanded with EV production.
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Ineos Grenadier starts production
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 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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Buick Electra GS nameplate trademarked
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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