The technology could help reduce fatal accidents. Traffic fatalities are one of the most persistent causes of death in the United States, and they are increasing despite advances such as warning and crash avoidance systems, and increasing airbag use. Nearly 43,000 people died in auto crashes in 2022. That was down slightly from 2021, but… Continue reading U.S. Will Require All New Cars to Have Automatic Braking Systems
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EV maker Lucid announces $3 billion raise from Saudi public wealth fund and stock offering
In an aerial view, a sign is posted on the exterior of Lucid headquarters on March 29, 2023 in Newark, California. Electric vehicle maker Lucid announced plans to lay off 1,300 workers, 18 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Lucid Group said on Wednesday that it… Continue reading EV maker Lucid announces $3 billion raise from Saudi public wealth fund and stock offering
Advance Auto Parts shares plummet 35% after dismal results, cuts to outlook and dividend
Customer vehicles sit parked outside an Advance Auto Parts automotive supply store in La Grange, Kentucky. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Advance Auto Parts suffered their worst day of trading on record Wednesday after the company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings significantly missed Wall Street’s expectations and executives slashed the retailer’s yearly guidance… Continue reading Advance Auto Parts shares plummet 35% after dismal results, cuts to outlook and dividend
Howes: Slowly but steadily, China’s EV industry works way into Michigan, heart of Detroit
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Federal government to require automatic emergency braking in new vehicles
Washington — The Biden administration plans to require all new light-duty vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking, officials announced Wednesday. The announcement comes amid consistently high traffic deaths after a spike in crashes during the pandemic. Leaders at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated the rule, if finalized, would save more than 360… Continue reading Federal government to require automatic emergency braking in new vehicles
Toyota to invest $2.1B more in N.C. battery plant, will build SUV at factory in Kentucky
Toyota will invest another $2.1 billion in an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory that’s under construction near Greensboro, North Carolina. The plant will supply batteries to Toyota’s huge complex in Georgetown, Kentucky, which will build Toyota’s first U.S.-made electric vehicle, a new SUV with three rows of seats. The plans, announced Wednesday, won’t immediately… Continue reading Toyota to invest $2.1B more in N.C. battery plant, will build SUV at factory in Kentucky
The new muscle wars: Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison takes on hot-rod, off-road pickups
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Florida: Michigan must stick to economic development strategy
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Car sales remain robust, highest ever May dispatches expected at 3.3-3.35 lakh units
Despite fears of a market slow down, the Indian passenger vehicle market is set to post its best ever May sales on a sustained buying momentum for SUVs, the marriage season and improved uptick in the rural buying due to healthy rabi sowing and higher proceeds for farmers. According to industry players, the market is… Continue reading Car sales remain robust, highest ever May dispatches expected at 3.3-3.35 lakh units
Volkswagen reveals new £65,802 Golf R 333 Limited Edition
Volkswagen has revealed a new special edition of the Golf R, which will be sold exclusively in limited numbers with a bespoke performance package and a raucous Akrapovič exhaust. Named the Volkswagen Golf R 333 Limited Edition, the hot hatch uses the same turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder EA888 engine as the standard Golf R. Power is uprated… Continue reading Volkswagen reveals new £65,802 Golf R 333 Limited Edition