Industry
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More Land Rover Defender variants are coming but plans for a baby model look to have been scrapped.
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Former top Tesla engineer and Apple car exec returns to Ford
Doug Field has returned to Ford after stints at Tesla and Apple.
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Geely design chief Peter Horbury moved to Lotus, replaced by ex-Bentley designer
Lotus has named a new head designer as it prepares for the launch of four new models.
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Self-driving VW ID.Buzz electric vans start testing ahead of commercial service in 2025
Volkswagen Group is developing a self-driving taxi service with help from America's Argo AI.
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Lotus teases two electric SUVs, four-door coupe, and sports car
Four new electric Lotuses are due in the next five years, including at least one on a previously unannounced platform.
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Embattled EV startup Lordstown Motors names new CEO
Lordstown's new CEO has extensive experience in the auto sector but has a tough task in starting production of the company's Endurance electric pickup truck.
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Toyota will offer fuel-cell powertrains for heavy-duty trucks from 2023.
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Organizers of Geneva auto show plan to share show with Qatar
The Geneva auto show will remain an annual event but will be joined by a sister show held in Qatar on a biennial basis.
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Xiaomi reportedly in talks with Evergrande over purchase of car unit that includes NEVS
Xiaomi has already overtaken Apple in smartphone sales and is now looking to jump into the EV game.
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Saudi Arabia buys 30% of Pagani
Saudi Arabia has bought a major stake in Pagani but the Pagani family retains full control.
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Nio plans mass-market EV brand
Nio wants to undercut Tesla's prices while providing better product and service with a new mass-market brand.
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Tesla Autopilot safety probe opened by US, covering 765,000 cars
NHTSA is looking closely at Tesla's Autopilot system following a string of accidents following Tesla vehicles with road-side emergency vehicles.
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Joby Aviation raised $1.6 billion from a SPAC deal to fund development of a fully electric flying taxi service.
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Renault taps Geely for hybrid vehicles for China, South Korea
Renault is making another crack at the Chinese market, this time with Geely as a partner.
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McLaren buys IndyCar team
McLaren has agreed to purchase 75% of current IndyCar team Arrow McLaren SP.
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Czech brand Praga signs first US dealership
The Czech Republic's Praga now has a U.S. dealership for sale and service of its R1 race car.
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Toyota trademarks Hybrid Max name, perhaps for a Tundra hybrid?
Trademark filing hints at hybrid version of next-generation Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck.
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McLaren sells Applied technology business to investment firm Greybull Capital
McLaren continues to shed assets as it looks to shore up its finances.
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The Biden administration wants to boost sales of electrified vehicles in order to catch up with other nations, namely China.
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2021 New York auto show canceled due to coronavirus
Planned introductions had included the Nissan Z, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, the Subaru WRX, and the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, among others.
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Alfa Romeo to go fully electric by 2027
The days of internal-combustion engines at Alfa Romeo are almost over.
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Nikola founder Trevor Milton charged with fraud
Nikola's founder and former chief is alleged to have made false claims about the company's products to investors.
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Rivian R2S, R3S, R4S, R5S, R2T, R3T, R4T, and R5T trademarked, future laid out
Rivian looks to be planning multiple models to sit below its full-size R1S and R1T.
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Tesla Cybertruck, Semi production delayed
Tesla is holding back on Cybertruck and Semi production as it focuses on meeting record demand for its Model 3 and Model Y.
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