Industry
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Porsche has confirmed many of its cars are being held up at ports, but the automaker is already rolling out a solution.
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Toyota to build electric 3-row SUV in Kentucky
Toyota is expected to start production of its electric 3-row SUV in Kentucky as soon as 2025.
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VW developing own AI products
AI-powered digital products are integral to the future strategy of Volkswagen Group.
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Volvo stops funding Polestar, hands stake to Chinese-owned Geely
Volvo is getting out the Polestar game financially, but will still collaborate with the startup automaker.
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Stellantis CEO: Quick acceleration is a safety feature
Can the argument really be made that quick acceleration makes a vehicle safer? Stellantis' CEO thinks so.
Stephen Edelstein -
US Postal Service will buy six Canoo electric delivery vans
The electric delivery vans are part of a wider effort by the USPS to electrify its fleet.
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Apple has reportedly abandoned a goal for true self-driving capability for its car project in order to get a product to market sooner.
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Volkswagen came to the US 75 years ago
VW's presence in the U.S. started with only a pair of Beetles.
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Detroit auto show skips 2024, returns to January slot in 2025
The Detroit auto show will return to January for the first time since 2019.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
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.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
BMW will only build EVs in Munich after 2027
BMW will soon end 75 years of ICE car production at its iconic Munich plant.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
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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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.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Toyota Supra sales down 46% despite manual gearbox's arrival
Toyota in 2023 only sold an average of 221 Supras per month in the whole of the U.S.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
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.
Stephen Edelstein -
Rimac plans move into robotaxis
Rimac plans to reveal its robotaxi as soon as this year.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Scout trademarks lineup of historic nameplates
Will the jump-started VW brand really bring out a new Aristocrat, or is just protecting IP?
Stephen Edelstein -
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 to establish Firefly and Alps brands for affordable EVs
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.
Stephen Edelstein -
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.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
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.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran