Industry
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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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Porsche to build engines for Singer?
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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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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GM loses US sales lead for first time in 90 years
Toyota has become the top-selling automaker in a market still subdued by pandemic-related disruptions.
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China scraps foreign ownership limits for car companies
Foreign car companies will no longer need to set up joint ventures with local companies to manufacture in China.
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GM trademarks Buick Electra in US and Canada
The Electra name dates back to the 1950s, but now it could be revived for an electric vehicle.
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ADX trademark may hint at name of Acura electric crossover
Acura's electric crossover coming for the 2024 model year may go by the name ADX.
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A potential deal between Geely and Renault could pave the way for Geely's Lynk & Co. brand to reach the U.S. Geely and Renault in August signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a comprehensive deal that will see them jointly introduce Renault-branded hybrids in China, using vehicle platforms and production capacity supplied by Geely. The deal will also see the two explore the possibility of building vehicles in South Korea at an existing Renault plant and using a hybrid platform currently found in various Lynk & Co. models, namely the CMA platform for compact cars also found in...
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Nikola settles with SEC for $125M, founder Milton's case still ongoing
The deal settles Nikola's part in founder Trevor Milton's misleading statements, but Milton still faces criminal and civil charges.
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Nissan to merge Nismo and Autech
Nissan is bringing its two in-house tuners under the one roof.
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Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta is gaining a second track
A new track at Porsche's Atlanta experience center will feature elements inspired by the Nürburgring and Laguna Seca.
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Audi unveils EV charging station you can book in advance
Audi wants to avoid long queues at charging stations by allowing drivers to reserve a slot ahead of time.
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem replaces Jean Todt as FIA president
There's a new FIA president whose team includes the wife of veteran F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone.
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The two men most responsible for the look and feel of Hyundai Motor Co. products are out, but they'll still work as advisors.
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Rivian picks Georgia for second vehicle plant
Rivian will build a plant near Atlanta, Georgia, with an annual capacity of 400,000 vehicles.
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EV startup Arrival reveals dedicated car for Uber drivers
Uber wants its drivers to switch to electric power and has tapped Arrival to develop an EV designed for ride-hailing.
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Toyota reveals a dozen EVs, including sports car, pickup and FJ Cruiser-like model
Toyota is changing its tune about electric vehicles by announcing a plan to introduce 30 of them across its Toyota and Lexus brands by 2030.
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Electric Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator twins reportedly start production in late 2024
Electric versions of the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator are expected to arrive significantly later than previously thought.
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VW Group to invest $100B on future tech in next 5 years
VW Group is spending up big to become the leading EV company by 2025.
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