Automobile
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Cruise LLC recalled and updated software in 80 self-driving vehicles
Sep 2, 2022General Motors startup Cruise LLC said Thursday it had recalled and updated software in 80 self-driving vehicles after a June crash in San Francisco that left two people injured. Federal regulators said the recalled software could... -
Self-driving delivery truck startup Gatik to deploy its Class 6 box trucks for Pitney Bowes in Dallas
Sep 1, 2022Self-driving delivery truck startup Gatik will deploy its Class 6 box trucks for global shipping and mailing firm Pitney Bowes’ (PBI.N) ecommerce deliveries in Dallas, Texas, the companies said on Wednesday. The rollout, expected to start... -
Toyota to boost its planned investment in a new U.S. battery plant from $1.29 billion to $3.8 billion
Sep 1, 2022Toyota Motor Corp will boost its planned investment in a new U.S. battery plant from $1.29 billion to $3.8 billion, partly in response to rising consumer demand for electric vehicles, the company said on Wednesday. Battery... -
California to ban fossil fuel cars by 2035
Sep 1, 2022All new cars sold in California by 2035 will have to be zero emission under plans set to be adopted by the state this week, as the biggest economy in the United States drives a nationwide... -
Honda Motor considers building a separate supply to reduce dependence on China
Aug 25, 2022Honda Motor Co Ltd is considering building a separate supply chain that would reduce its dependence on China, the Sankei newspaper reported on Wednesday, in what would be a high-profile move by a major Japanese manufacturer.... -
Ford to delay its production investments in Spain
Aug 25, 2022Ford said on Wednesday it is delaying its production investments in Spain, citing a “revised outlook for Europe” but said it remained committed to its plant in Valencia, where it announced plans in June to produce... -
MAHLE and Siemens sign a declaration of intent for wireless charging
Aug 21, 2022MAHLE, the technology group, and Siemens have signed a declaration of intent for cooperation in the area of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles. In the future, both companies will jointly develop and test complete infrastructure... -
Volvo Cars reports sales of 44,664 cars in July
Aug 21, 2022Volvo Cars reported sales of 44,664 cars in July, down 21.5 percent compared with the same month last year. Demand for the company’s cars remains robust, especially for its Recharge range of pure electric and plug-in... -
Tata Motors wins order of 921 electric buses from Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation
Aug 21, 2022Tata Motors announced that the company has won an order of 921 electric buses from Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). Under the larger tender by Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), Tata Motors will supply, operate and... -
Tesla slashed the delivery waiting time for its Model 3 and Model Y cars in China
Aug 18, 2022Electric auto giant Tesla said on Thursday it has slashed the delivery waiting time for its Model 3 and Model Y cars in China as it ramps up output at its Shanghai plant after upgrading production...