Month: May 2022

TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. cut its global production plan for June for the second time this week and signaled its full-year output estimate could be lowered, highlighting the pain from the supply-chain crunch and China lockdown. Global automakers’ production has been hit by the microchip shortage and also by China’s COVID-19 lockdowns. The reduction
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German supplier Robert Bosch signed a partnership deal with WeRide, a Guangzhou-based autonomous driving technology provider, to develop software enabling autonomous driving functions for passenger vehicle makers in China.  Vehicles equipped with the software can deliver SAE Level 2-3 advanced intelligent driving experiences on urban, highway, and elevated roads in China, Bosch said this week.
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6:17 PM ET Associated Press Seven-time NASCAR champion and Indy 500 rookie Jimmie Johnson hasn’t ruled out returning to the Cup Series, and he might even have an idea of his next race. Johnson said Thursday he’s open to driving the “Memorial Day Double” — competing in the Indy 500 and then the Coca-Cola 600
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Rolls-Royce is concerned ongoing supply chain issues could prolong waiting lists that already stretch into the second half of next year for some models. Parent BMW has prioritized feeding semiconductors Rolls-Royce’s way because of the contribution it makes to the group’s profitability, CEO Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes told Bloomberg Television. Recent lockdowns in China have forced the
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed by voice vote President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as the top auto safety regulator, the first to win approval since January 2017. Steven Cliff has been serving as deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration since 2021 and was nominated by President Joe Biden
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In this article TSLA TWTR Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Twitter shareholders are suing Elon Musk, and Twitter itself, over their handling of a chaotic acquisition process that is still underway, and that has contributed to volatile price swings in the company’s stock price. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO revealed a significant stake in Twitter
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11:17 AM ET MONTE CARLO — Kevin Magnussen now agrees he could have given Lewis Hamilton more space to avoid their collision at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix. Magnussen and Hamilton collided at Turn 4 on the opening lap of the race, with the contact giving both drivers’ cars a puncture. Magnussen’s radio
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What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Genesis GV80? What does it compare to? The GV80 is Genesis’ bigger crossover; it was its first, followed last year by the smaller GV70. With seating for up to seven people, the GV80 rivals vehicles like the Audi Q7 and Q8, the BMW X5, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE. 
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DAVOS, Switzerland — Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess said he sees “clear improvement” in semiconductor supplies and expects the automaker’s global production can recover during the rest of this year. Diess, speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland, said disruptions to VW’s supply chain in Ukraine are also easing.
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Indiana officials on Tuesday celebrated the massive new electric vehicle battery plant commitment from Stellantis and Samsung, which promises 1,400 new jobs in Kokomo — about 100 miles from the Michigan border. But the $2.5 billion project marks another blow for Michigan, whose status as automotive capital has become uncertain as automakers plant EV flags
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By Maria Merano Posted on May 25, 2022 General Motor’s (GM) all-electric 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ has sold out. However, customers who still want to order a LYRIQ can still preorder one.  “2023 LYRIQ orders are full. Pre-order yours today,” reads Cadillac’s website for the electric luxury midsize SUV/crossover. “Pre-ordering may give you the chance to
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What kind of car is the 2022 Jaguar XF? What does it compare to? The 2022 XF sedan layers luxury heritage and finishes over its mid-size proportions. The four-door sedan offers drivers of the Audi A6, BMW 5-Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class a choice of a British badge on a car that’s, at its core, very
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The world’s rarest 1969 Dodge Hemi Daytona breaks auction record! 1 of 22 Hemi Daytona 4-speeds produced in 1969 with the original 426 CI Hemi V-8 engine. Watch Mecum Auctions Indianapolis on MotorTrend+ ➡️ https://motortrend.app.link/DDui57DI8pb MotorTrend is the ultimate streaming destination for gearheads coupled with the latest automotive research and news. #MecumIndy #Mecum #MecumAuctions #WhereTheCarsAre
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