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April 21 (Reuters) – Twitter dropped the “Government-funded” and “China state-affiliated” labels, which implies government involvement in editorial content, from the accounts of various global media organizations, their profiles showed on Friday. Twitter dropped the “Government-funded Media” label from the accounts of U.S.-based National Public Radio (NPR), British Broadcasting Corp and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).… Continue reading Untitled

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Chile plans to nationalize its vast lithium industry, article with gallery

Summary Companies Chile to create state-owned lithium company State firm to control world’s largest lithium reserves Copper giant Codelco to play key role SANTIAGO, April 20 (Reuters) – Chile’s President Gabriel Boric said on Thursday he would nationalize the country’s lithium industry, the world’s second largest producer of the metal essential in electric vehicle batteries,… Continue reading Chile plans to nationalize its vast lithium industry, article with gallery

Ford must rethink its brand for China as EVs boom, CEO says, article with image

DETROIT, April 20 (Reuters) – Facing a booming and hyper-competitive market for electric vehicles (EVs) in China, Ford Motor Co (F.N) needs to reshape its brand for the world’s largest car market, Chief Executive Jim Farley said. “We’re going to have to rethink what the Ford brand means in a place like China,” Farley told… Continue reading Ford must rethink its brand for China as EVs boom, CEO says, article with image

MG Motor launches plug-in hybrid option in Mexico as EV race heats up, article with image

MEXICO CITY, April 20 (Reuters) – Carmaker MG Motor is launching a plug-in hybrid SUV in Mexico, the company announced on Thursday, as the market for hybrid and electric vehicles in the Latin American country heats up despite a lack of infrastructure and high costs for locals. MG Motor’s hybrid eHS model is set to… Continue reading MG Motor launches plug-in hybrid option in Mexico as EV race heats up, article with image

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LOS ANGELES, April 20 (Reuters) – The spectacular explosion of SpaceX’s new Starship rocket minutes after it soared off its launch pad on a first flight test is the latest vivid illustration of a “successful failure” business formula that serves Elon Musk’s company well, experts said on Thursday. Rather than seeing the fiery disintegration of… Continue reading Untitled

California, other states seek recall of Hyundai, Kia vehicles over theft, article with image

April 20 (Reuters) – The California attorney general and the attorneys general of 17 other states on Thursday asked a federal regulator to recall Hyundai and Kia vehicles, saying they are more likely to be stolen because they lack safety features that are standard in other cars. Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) and Kia Corp (000270.KS)… Continue reading California, other states seek recall of Hyundai, Kia vehicles over theft, article with image

At Shanghai show, auto rivals lure drivers with in-car karaoke, crystal balls, article with gallery

SHANGHAI, April 20 (Reuters) – Automakers keen to make a splash at the Shanghai auto show showed off vehicles boasting features from crystal balls to in-car karaoke systems and 3D dashboards, as competition to attract drivers heats up in the world’s largest auto market. At the first such showcase in China since the country’s COVID-19… Continue reading At Shanghai show, auto rivals lure drivers with in-car karaoke, crystal balls, article with gallery

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