Industry
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Stellantis will transition its 14 vehicle brands to four battery-electric platforms, some of which will offer up to 500 miles of range.
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Ford sold more electric Mustangs in June than gas-powered onesThe electric Mustang Mach-E outsold the gas-powered Mustang in June, but the trend may not last.
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VW Group transfers Bugatti to joint venture owned by Porsche, RimacThe Volkswagen Group has offloaded Bugatti, but maintains an interest via its own Porsche unit.
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North America becomes Bugatti's biggest market for first timeNorth American Bugatti sales are on track to set a record in 2021.
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Nissan teases sleek electric crossoverNissan has teased a sleek, coupe-like electric crossover based on the same platform as the upcoming Ariya.
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Volvo's US plant to be automaker's first dedicated to EVsVolvo's U.S. plant will start churning out its first electric vehicles in 2022.
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Canoo aims to have its plant up and running in 2023.
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Porsche launches battery division to develop and manufacture high-performance cellsPorsche expects over 80% of its sales to be electric vehicles by 2030.
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Mercedes-Benz developing own operating system for 2024 launchMercedes is joining the likes of major tech companies by developing its own operating system for its cars.
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Audi to launch last car with internal-combustion engine in 2026Audi is the latest to join the growing consortium of automakers committed to having a fully electric lineup within a decade.
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Electric Lincoln arriving in 2022 with three more EVs on the way, electrified lineup by 2030Lincoln plans four new electric vehicles, a lineup of electrified choices by 2030, a hands-free driver assistance system, Lincoln boutiques, charging network agreements, and a focus on China
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2021 Ford Bronco production is underwayThe first examples of Ford's modern Bronco are already on their way to dealerships.
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EV startup Lordstown recently warned that it might not be in business within 12 months, and now it has lost its CEO and CFO.
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Ferrari launches first fashion collectionAfter years of licensing clothing and accessories, Ferrari is now developing its own fashion items.
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Apple hires ex-BMW i chief, Canoo co-founder for car projectApple's latest hire for its Project Titan initiative is an auto industry veteran who spent 30 years at BMW.
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Self-driving technology company Argo AI plans IPO within a yearShares in Argo AI, which is backed by Ford and Volkswagen Group, could be listed on a stock exchange before 2022 is out.
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Silk-FAW hires its second Ferrari veteranRoberto Fedeli, who led development of mulitple Ferraris including the LaFerrari and 458 Italia, will help develop new supercars for China's Hongqi brand.
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Ferrari names semiconductor executive as new CEOThe experience of Ferrari's new CEO in the electronics industry will help Ferrari as it enters an era of electrification and connectivity.
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Fiat has joined a growing consortium of established car brands announcing plans to exclusively sell electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
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David Beckham buys 10% of Lunaz as company prepares to electrify more than just classic carsLunaz has ambitions to become the go-to company for OEMs looking to source EV technology, similar to Rimac.
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Audi's Artemis division no longer developing carsAudi will take over development of a highly efficient electric vehicle that the Artemis division was originally tasked with.
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Electric Explorer, 2 EV platforms part of Ford's $30B investment on electrificationFord wants 40% of its global volume to be electric by 2030 and is electrifying core models like the F-150 and Explorer as a result.
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Rolls-Royce revives coachbuilding businessWell-heeled buyers can now commission Rolls-Royce to build the car of their dreams.
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Former Mini design chief to pen future Rolls-Royce EVsVeteran BMW Group designer Anders Warming is returning to the automaker to join its Rolls-Royce division.
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