MUNICH — Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess is optimistic that there are sufficient funds, internal or external, to pull off its ambitious plan to build six large battery factories across Europe with partners by the end of the decade. “The required capital is available in the market. Northvolt has shown this,” Diess said on the
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The executives chosen as 2021 Automotive News Europe Eurostars set themselves apart by exceeding expectations in a very challenging year. Frank Klein, president of Magna Steyr, is this year’s Eurostar winner for Supplier Division Head. For his full profile please click here. Automotive News Europe and Capgemini Invent will honor a new winner each weekday
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MUNICH — Mercedes-Benz previewed its upcoming EQS large full-electric SUV with a concept for its ultraluxury Maybach brand. The Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS was unveiled at the Munich auto show on Monday. It’s a physical concept with a virtual interior designed to recreates the “feel-good atmosphere of an elegant yacht,” Mercedes said in a statement. The
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While Ford Motor Co. used footwear to help design a truck, Ram went in the opposite direction. Ram has partnered with clothing company Wolverine to create a line of work boots with designs inspired by its pickups. The collection is modeled after Ram’s Tradesman, Rebel and Limited trim levels. “We picked elements of each of
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6:28 PM ET Associated Press BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Tim Wilkerson won the NHRA U.S. Nationals on Sunday at Lucas Oil Raceway, taking the biggest race of the season for his first Funny Car victory since 2016. Wilkerson beat Ron Capps in the final with a 3.912-second run at 320.36 mph in a Ford Mustang. Wilkerson
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What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Chrysler 300? What does it compare to? The 300 is Chrysler’s flagship sedan, a big four-door that blends performance and luxury in a modern take on classic Detroit. Shop it against the related Dodge Charger, the Genesis G80, and the Nissan Altima. Is the 2022 Chrysler 300 a
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Getty Images This week marks the beginning of Germany’s biennial Internationale Automobil Austellung – or International Motor Show. Traditionally, it is a chance for the country to parade the enduring strength of its own car industry, while welcoming the biggest brands from around the world. But this year’s event, held in the Bavarian city of
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General Motors is joining the march toward 5G, a key step for establishing the foundation for enhanced autonomous-driving technology. GM and AT&T have partnered to equip GM vehicles with 5G cellular connectivity, which also includes Microsoft services, starting with the 2024 model year. Previous model-year vehicles will be able to upgrade to 5G via an
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The 2022 Acura NSX Type S is the ultimate version of the second-generation NSX, serving as the model’s swan song. Acura recently released a video detailing how the limited-edition Type S was developed. As a refresher, the Type S gets a number of changes, including more power and revised aerodynamics. The 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 gets
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The executives chosen as 2021 Automotive News Europe Eurostars set themselves apart by exceeding expectations in a very challenging year. Jean-Marc Chery, president and CEO of chipmaker STMicroelectronics, is this year’s Eurostar winner for Supplier CEO. For his full profile, please click here. Automotive News Europe and Capgemini Invent will honor a new winner each
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Police in Richmond, Va., were on the hunt last week for a tire slasher who seems to harbor a very specific automotive grudge. More than a dozen Subarus parked on the streets of a historic neighborhood had their tires cut overnight. Some vehicles had two tires sliced open, while on others all four were flat.
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11:17 PM ET Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C. — Denny Hamlin held off Kyle Larson after their cars hit nose to tail racing to the finish line Sunday night in the Southern 500 to open the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Hamlin won for the first time this season after entering the week seeded seventh in the
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Bridgewater Chevrolet in New Jersey had roughly 200 vehicles on its lot last week when the remnants of Hurricane Ida ripped through the state. Dealer David Ferraez figures they’re all a loss. The Bridgewater store is one of dozens of dealerships in recovery mode after Ida’s high winds and torrential rains damaged structures, caused power
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