TOKYO — Shoichiro Toyoda, the chief of the automotive giant Toyota, who led the company as it expanded production into North America in the 1980s and helped transform it into a global brand, died on Tuesday. The son of the company’s founder, he was 97. Toyota said in a statement that the cause was heart… Continue reading Shoichiro Toyoda, Who Helped Make Toyota a Global Force, Dies at 97
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Lucid first-quarter deliveries underwhelm as demand concerns plague the EV maker
With 1,050 horsepower, the new Grand Touring Performance edition becomes the most powerful version of Lucid’s electric Air sedan. Lucid Motors Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Group said late Thursday that it produced 2,314 of its Air sedans in the first quarter. But it delivered just 1,406 Airs to customers during the period, another sign… Continue reading Lucid first-quarter deliveries underwhelm as demand concerns plague the EV maker
Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi developing own driverless taxis, plans to roll them out in 2025
Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi debuted the DiDi Neuron, a concept robotaxi. It has an arm in the back to pick up luggage or wake up sleeping passengers. DiDi is working with Chinese carmakers to develop its own autonomous taxis which it is aiming to put into service in 2025. DiDi Global DiDi Global on Thursday… Continue reading Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi developing own driverless taxis, plans to roll them out in 2025
GM expands high-end Chevy Silverado HD lineup with new ZR2 off-road model
2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD ZR2 GM DETROIT — General Motors will continue to test the price ceiling of its highly profitable full-size pickup trucks as it spends billions to transition to all-electric vehicles. The latest model revealed Thursday is the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2500 ZR2, a new off-road model for one of GM’s most expensive… Continue reading GM expands high-end Chevy Silverado HD lineup with new ZR2 off-road model
How quaint Michigan town is squeezed by battery blitz
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How Marshall landed $3.5 billion Ford battery project
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Opposition mounts nationally to billion-dollar battery investments
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Detroit Grand Prix crowns poster contest winner for race’s return to downtown
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Shareholders support Stellantis CEO compensation
Shareholders of the maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles overwhelmingly approved the remuneration for Stellantis NV CEO Carlos Tavares during its annual general meeting on Thursday. Shareholders expressed their support for Tavares’ compensation with 80.44% voting in favor of it, spokesman Fernão Silveira confirmed to The Detroit News. The approval was… Continue reading Shareholders support Stellantis CEO compensation
Irish rally star Craig Breen killed in testing accident
World Rally Championship star Craig Breen has been killed in a testing accident ahead of Rally Croatia. The 33-year-old from Waterford, Ireland, drove for the works Hyundai Motorsport team and was conducting a pre-event test in his i20 N Rally1 ahead of the fourth round of this year’s WRC. In a statement, Hyundai Motorsport said it… Continue reading Irish rally star Craig Breen killed in testing accident