Industry
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Daimler, which was established in 1926 by merging the separate companies of Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler, is now Mercedes-Benz Group.
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Tesla recalls almost 54,000 vehicles due to self-driving system that may disobey stop signs
The beta version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature has a function that allows vehicles to perform a rolling stop at stop signs.
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Jaguar to design own platform for ultra-luxury EV future
Jaguar will phase out its current lineup in the coming years as it transitions into an ultra-luxury EV brand.
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Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance plans 35 EVs, solid-state batteries by 2030
The Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance will spend more than $25B to develop dozens of new EVs.
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Tesla Cybertruck, Roadster, Semi delayed, focus shifts to self-driving and Optimus robot
Tesla won't launch any new vehicles in 2022, though the company is hopeful it can in 2023.
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Bentley to launch 5 EVs in 5 years, starting from 2025
Bentley is investing big to become a full-EV brand by the end of the decade.
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GM is gearing up to build more than one million EVs annually in North America by 2025.
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Williams Advanced Engineering sold to Australian miner
In its quest to green its operations, Fortescue Metals Group is acquiring the technology offshoot of the Williams F1 team.
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De Tomaso teams up with digital artist Ash Thorp
De Tomaso has named Ash Thorp as its official digital artist and designer.
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Mercedes self-driving cars will use Luminar lidar sensors
Mercedes-Benz has joined Volvo in selecting Luminar lidar sensors for its self-driving systems.
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BMW will build its final V-12 car in 2022
BMW will say goodbye to the V-12 with a special 7-Series priced at $200,995.
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Bollinger B1 and B2 electric truck and SUV shelved, focus shifts to commercial fleet
Bollinger calls the halt in B1 and B2 development a "postponement," the company didn't discuss when it might resume.
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An ambitious company that set out to change how cars are built looks to have reached the end of the road.
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De Tomaso P72 to be built at the 'Ring by team responsible for Porsche 919 LMP1
Future De Tomaso's will be built at the Nürburgring at a facility jointly run by Capricorn Group.
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Jannarelly teams up with Manifattura Automobili Torino for Design-1 production
Manifattura Automobili Torino will build Jannarelly's Design-1 and a future restomod project called the Design-2.
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Detroit auto show returns in 2022 with revamped format
The North American International Auto Show is swapping from its traditional winter schedule to one in the fall.
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Porsche exits Audi-led Artermis project to develop new EV on its own
Porsche is planning a new EV for launch in 2026, and will handle development on its own.
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SsangYong sold for $255M to consortium led by EV startup Edison Motors
India's Mahindra has finally found a buyer for its struggling South Korean unit SsangYong.
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Get ready for Singer 911s with engines rebuilt by Porsche.
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Volvo names former Dyson chief as CEO
Volvo has hired someone from outside of the auto industry to lead the company into the digital age.
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Toyota launches Kinto Factory restoration and upgrade service
Toyota is making it easier for customers to hold onto their cars for longer.
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Hyundai denies it's ceasing engine development in the shift to EVs
Hyundai Motor Group is committed to electric vehicles but isn't abandoning internal-combustion engines just yet.
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Dodge Challenger outsold Ford Mustang in 2021
Despite its age, the Dodge Challenger continues to attract buyers in spades.
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Zeekr and Mobileye to develop Level 4 self-driving car for retail sale
Zeekr plans to have its Level 4 self-driving car on sale by 2024.
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