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Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said on Tuesday he will introduce legislation next month to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese automakers from entering the American market,...
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German automaker Mercedes-Benz to invest $4 billion in Alabama SUV plant
German automaker Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday it will invest $4 billion at its Alabama plant through 2030 to boost SUV production as it seeks to address significant U.S. auto ta...
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Luxury carmakers' gold-leafed profits under threat from Iran war
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NTSB raises questions on driver assistance systems, lack of regulations
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized the lack of government regulations on driver assistance systems and raised questions about claims made by automa...
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Volvo Cars to swap over $300 million of Polestar debt to equity to consolidate US manufacturing
Volvo Cars said on Tuesday it had agreed to convert into shares about $274 million in credit with its sister brand Polestar , in a move aimed at focusing production of the Polest...
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GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers
General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16, the company said on Monday.
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China's BYD confident of reaching 1.5 million unit overseas sales in 2026
BYD is "highly confident" of reaching its 2026 overseas sales target of 1.5 million vehicles or even higher, the company told analysts during its post-earnings call on Monday.
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GM adds sixth day at Michigan plant to boost heavy-duty truck output
General Motors will increase production of its heavy-duty trucks in Michigan to meet strong demand for gas-powered pickups despite higher fuel prices.
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German firms trapped between U.S. and China, study finds
German companies are so deeply tied to both the United States and China that they cannot decouple from either without severe economic costs, according to a study by the Universit...
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An Indiana town shows two sides of Trump's factory "boom"
In industrial communities like South Bend, government policies are lifting some sectors while clouding the outlook for others, leaving many manufacturers navigating a patchwork of ...
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Hyundai Motor aims to double China sales, launch 36 new models in North America
Hyundai Motor on Thursday said it would seek to more than double its China sales in the medium term and it planned to launch 36 new models in the North American market by 2030.
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AI boom accelerates China's chip industry growth as demand strains supply chain
China's chip industry is showing strong growth momentum as a global sprint to build AI infrastructure creates an explosion in demand, sparking higher capital spending and capacity...
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Toyota to recall over 144,000 U.S. vehicles over rear view camera issue, NHTSA says
Toyota is recalling 144,200 vehicles in the U.S. as rearview camera images may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. Na...
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GM to invest $600 million in its South Korean unit
General Motors , which received a South Korea government rescue package in 2018 to stay in the Asian country, said on Wednesday it plans to invest $600 million in its local unit ...
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SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week, The Information reports
SpaceX is aiming to file its initial public offering prospectus with regulators later this week or next week, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person with direct...
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EV envy - US car buyers want the Chinese models they can't have
We’re still only a few weeks into the war with Iran, though to carmakers and consumers alike it already feels longer – and far longer to those living in the firing line in the Gulf...
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Ford to recall over 254,000 SUVs in the US due to software issues, NHTSA says
Ford Motor is recalling 254,640 SUVs in the U.S. over software issues that may result in the loss of rearview camera image and some advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, ...
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European car sales rise modestly in February, Tesla reverses year-long skid
New car sales in Europe rose in February after falling in January, while sustained demand for electric vehicles helped Elon Musk's all-electric brand Tesla resume growth for the f...
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