New Ford EV battery plant brings jobs, debates to small town Michigan
MARSHALL, MICH. – On a gusty morning in a quaint central Michigan town, the sun’s glow hits the brightly colored mural on the side of a brick building. It reads, …
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Automakers tout software, driverless tech to take on Tesla and China
Amazon was among a number of technology companies at the IAA motor show in Munich. The presence of Amazon, Qualcomm, Samsung and other tech giants underscores how traditional automakers are …
Tesla shares close down 5% after price cuts, Model 3 refresh
A Tesla Model 3 vehicle on an auto carrier in front of a store in Rocklin, California, July 21, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla shares …
Cruise disputes claim that its autonomous vehicle delayed first responders
A Cruise self-driving car, which is owned by General Motors Corp, is seen outside the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. Heather Somerville | Reuters The company Cruise is pushing back …
BMW, Mercedes launch biggest electric vehicle push yet to catch Tesla
BMW took the wraps of the Vision Neue Klasse electric vehicle at the IAA motor show in Munich, Germany. It underpins BMW’s big push into electric vehicles. BMW MUNICH, Germany …
Chinese EV brands Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto keep pace with Q3 guidance
Pictured here is a Nio pop-up store in Shanghai, China, on Aug. 4, 2023. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese electric car companies Nio, Xpeng and Li …
Mercedes to launch smaller version of G Class luxury SUV
Mercedes plans to launch a smaller version of its high-end G Class sports utility vehicle, the German carmaker’s CEO told CNBC in an interview Sunday. The G Class, a rugged …
Europe’s biggest carmakers brace for China’s EV challenge
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse speaks during the presentation of the new BMW “New Class” during an event ahead of the IAA motor show in Munich. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance …
BMW, Mercedes reveal electric concept cars: Specs, features, details
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class was unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. The platform will underpin the German automaker’s push into electric cars. Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz and BMW took …
German automaker BMW unveils new EV concept car
German automaker BMW on Saturday launched a hotly anticipated electric concept car, saying the so-called “Vision Neue Klasse” represents the dawn of a new era for the company. BMW’s latest design …