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GM Doubles Miles Open To Its Super Cruise Technology

General Motors Co said on Wednesday owners of certain vehicles equipped with its Super Cruise assisted driving system will now be able to use it on 400,000 miles (643,740 km) of North American roads, doubling the current operating area as Tesla and other automakers race to deploy hands-free cruising technology.

Aug 03, 2022

Detail view shows the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster front during the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 13, 2017.

After A Record First Half, Lamborghini Prepares For A Cold Winter

Wealthy sports car enthusiasts powered Italian supercar brand Lamborghini to record first-half deliveries and profitability, but Chief Executive Stephan Winkelmann said he is preparing for a challenging winter if Europe's energy crunch gets worse.

Aug 02, 2022

The Cruise Origin autonomous vehicle, a Honda and General Motors self-driving car partnership, is seen during its unveiling in San Francisco, California, U.S. January 21, 2020.

GM's Cruise Robotaxi Unit Drives Deeper Into The Red

General Motors Co has lost nearly $5 billion since 2018 trying to build a robotaxi business in San Francisco, and now as the automaker's Cruise unit starts charging for rides, the losses are accelerating.

Jul 26, 2022

A model of the all-new Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is parked in front of the Ford Motor Company World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., April 26, 2022.

GM, Ford Confront Wall Street's Recession Fears

General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co are about to replay a script they have played out many times before - trying to convince investors they can get through a recession without skidding into the red.

Jul 25, 2022

Volkswagen CEO Dr. Herbert Diess watches a video during the Nvidia keynote address at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. January 7, 2018.

Herbert Diess, Volkswagen's Disruptor-in-chief, Runs Out Of Road

Herbert Diess took over at Volkswagen AG four years ago when the German automaker was in crisis, under pressure to make dramatic changes in strategy and culture, and the former BMW executive offered a new vision.

Jul 22, 2022

Logos of Tokio Marine Holdings Inc are pictured at a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, October 3, 2019.

U.S., Japanese Insurers Back Autonomous Vehicle Firm May Mobility

U.S. auto insurer State Farm and Japanese insurance company Tokio Marine have joined in a $111 million funding round for autonomous vehicle technology startup May Mobility, the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based company said on Tuesday.

Jul 12, 2022

Citi CEO Jane Fraser speaks at the 2022 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 2, 2022.

GM CEO Says 'We Are Selling Every Truck We Can Build'

General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Monday the automaker is "selling every truck we can build" and expanding North American truck-building capacity, even as U.S.

Jun 13, 2022

A Ford all-electric F-150 Lightning truck prototype is seen at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S. September 16, 2021

Ford Juices Production Of Lightning F-150 Electric Truck To Meet Demand

Ford Motor Co on Tuesday started regular manufacturing of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, the most prominent emblem of the 119-year-old company's drive to retool for a new century.

Apr 26, 2022

People look at vehicles for sale on the lot at AutoNation dealership in Cerritos, California December 9, 2015.

AutoNation Gets A Bumpy Ride As Investors Worry About U.S. Consumers

AutoNation Inc and other brick-and-mortar auto dealerships in the United States turned shortages of new and used vehicles to profitable advantage in the first quarter, but the No.

Apr 21, 2022

R.J. Scaringe, Rivian's 35-year-old CEO, introduces his company's R1T all-electric pickup and all-electric R1S SUV at Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 27, 2018.

CEO Steers Electric Truck Startup Rivian Through Supply Chain Twilight Zone

Rivian Automotive Inc CEO R.J. Scaringe needs to sell a lot more electric vans and pickup trucks to boost a beaten down stock price and fund his ambitious long-term growth plans, but the startup is having trouble buying the parts to build them. .

Apr 18, 2022

New Ford Ranger pickup trucks are shown for sale in Carlsbad, California, U.S., September 23, 2020.

Parts Shortages, High Gas Prices Weigh On U.S. Auto Market

Major automakers are expected to report on Friday that first-quarter U.S.

Apr 01, 2022

General Motors President Mark Reuss talks about the Chevrolet 2021 Suburban and Tahoe SUVs in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. December 10, 2019.

GM President: 'We Never Have One Answer' For Supply Chain Risks

General Motors Co President Mark Reuss said Monday the automaker is confident in its 2022 outlook and its plans to accelerate the launch of a new Cadillac electric vehicle, despite intensifying global supply chain risks.

Mar 21, 2022

A camouflaged prototype of the new Mercedes-Benz EQS Electric SUV is displayed at the automaker's new battery pack plant in Bibb County, Alabama, U.S. March 15, 2022.

Mercedes To Continue EV Investments Despite Ukraine War Disruptions

Mercedes-Benz AG won't cut spending on future electric vehicles even as it copes with supply-chain cost pressures exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the German automaker's chief executive said on Tuesday.

Mar 15, 2022

Mercedes Takes On Tesla With New U.S. Battery Plant, Electric SUV

Mercedes-Benz AG opened its first U.S. electric vehicle (EV) battery factory on Tuesday and said Japanese battery maker Envision AESC would supply battery modules for U.S.-made Mercedes EVs from a new U.S.

Mar 15, 2022

Auto dealers stand between the cars displayed for sale at a second hand car showroom Shoneez Motors in Sanabis, west of Manama, Bahrain, April 10, 2019.

Big U.S. Auto Dealers Bet Billions Against The Death Of The Dealership

U.S. auto dealers, flush with cash, are buying each other at a record pace, but they are not closing stores in the process.

Mar 02, 2022

File photo -Empty roads leading into and out of the Las Vegas strip are seen as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Las Vegas, Nevada U.S., April 9, 2020.

Motional, Via To Start Robo-taxi Service In Las Vegas

Autonomous vehicle venture Motional and ride services company Via said they will launch on Thursday a robo-taxi service in Las Vegas, the latest step by Motional toward commercial deployment of its autonomous vehicle systems.

Feb 24, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover, Nvidia Ally In Vehicle Software Arms Race

Luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover and Silicon Valley artificial intelligence company Nvidia said Wednesday they will collaborate to develop the computer brains and nervous systems for Jaguars and Land Rovers launching in 2025 and beyond.

Feb 16, 2022