Industry
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A new rule means companies in the self-driving space will no longer need to fit their cars with manual controls.
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BMW buys Alpina brand
BMW has acquired the rights to the Alpina name, and will eventually take over production of Alpina vehicles.
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Dodge Power Brokers: Select dealerships ready to cater to performance enthusiasts
Dodge is rolling out factory-backed performance parts that are being made available exclusively though the Power Brokers dealer network.
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GM to offer halo vehicles in China via new premium division
GM will establish a fully owned division in China to import into the country some of its halo vehicles.
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VW to invest $2.17B on second Wolfsburg plant for Trinity technological flagship
VW will construct a state-of-the-art plant near its existing Wolfsburg plant to rival Tesla's upcoming Berlin Gigafactory.
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Aston Martin to develop bespoke high-performance batteries for future EVs
Britishvolt will help Aston Martin develop batteries for its first EV due in 2025.
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Small manufacturers can sell up to 325 replicas per year of cars at least 25 years old.
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Sony exploring joint venture with Honda to launch electric cars
Sony and Honda are exploring a plan to jointly developed electric car on sale by 2025.
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GM offloads Lordstown Motors stake, at a loss
General Motors has essentially cut all ties with electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors.
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Kia to have 14 EVs by 2027, including electric pickups
Kia will add at least two EVs per year from 2023 through 2027, and all of them will offer a GT performance option.
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FIA cancels motorsport events in Russia, while UK moves to block Russian racing drivers
Motorsport bodies from around the world are taking measures against Russia and Belarus in light of the current situation in the Ukraine.
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Ford Model E is Blue Oval's new division dedicated to EVs, software
Ford Model E will directly target fast-moving EV companies like Tesla and Nio.
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The Fisker Ocean electric crossover is due in late 2022 with a starting price of $37,499.
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Local Motors assets up for auction including two Rally Fighters
The public can buy assets from the small Arizona-based boutique automaker Local Motors, including a pair of high-power Rally Fighter off-roaders
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Polestar is developing a climate-neutral car, and it's calling on the industry for help
Polestar wants to eliminate emissions from cars, not only during driving but right on down the supply chain.
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Faraday Future builds first production-intent FF91
It may be years late, but the first customer examples of Faraday Future's FF91 are now just months away.
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Audi teams up with Verizon for 5G connectivity in cars from 2024 model year
Ultra-fast 5G connectivity means new Audis with features and services not previously possible in cars.
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VW Group confirms interest in Porsche IPO
A Porsche IPO could value the sports car manufacturer as high as $80 billion.
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The news indicates that Infiniti's first EV is just a few years away, and it will likely have a Nissan sibling.
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Jaguar Land Rover teams up with Nvidia on AI in cars
Jaguar Land Rover plans to launch its first AI-powered features in 2025.
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US finally allows use of modern matrix headlights
The NHTSA has formally approved the use of matrix/adaptive headlights for use in the U.S., clearing the way for more cars to use better headlights.
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Porsche 911 tops 2022 J.D. Power dependability study, but Korean brands dominate
The 911 topped the 2022 J.D. Power dependability study, but Porsche itself dropped down the rankings.
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Lincoln reportedly plans up to five EVs through 2026, including electric Navigator
Lincoln will reveal its first EV in 2022 and could have four more in its lineup through 2026.
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Volvo aims to make cars simpler with "mega casting"
Volvo will mimic a strategy of Tesla for upcoming models.
Stephen Edelstein