Topic: automotive industry
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Porsche's Most Powerful Car Ever Is an Electric Cayenne
Porsche has launched its first all-electric Cayenne, representing a strategic shift for the brand amid financial challenges and intense competition in the luxury EV market. The electric SUV delivers exceptional performance, with the Turbo variant producing 1,139 horsepower and accelerating from 0...
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ICE Raid at EV Factory Sparks Fears of US Instability
International automakers have significantly boosted the economies of Southern U.S. states by creating jobs and investing in manufacturing, often relying on skilled foreign technicians. A large-scale ICE raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia, detaining many with valid visas, caused diploma...
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Hyundai Develops Plant-Based Leather That Smells Like the Real Thing
Hyundai, in partnership with Uncaged Innovations, is developing plant-based leather that mimics the look, feel, and scent of genuine animal hide, offering a sustainable alternative with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The material is highly customizable for automotive needs, competitive...
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Europe's 2035 Gas Car Ban Under Review
The EU's 2035 ban on new internal combustion engine vehicles is under review, with industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz CEO advocating for a more flexible approach that balances climate goals with economic and consumer readiness. European policymakers are considering modifications to allow technol...
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Qualcomm & BMW Partner on Hands-Free Driving Tech
Qualcomm and BMW are collaborating to develop an advanced hands-free driving system based on the Snapdragon Ride platform, aiming to make automated driving more accessible and compliant with global safety standards. The Snapdragon Ride Pilot system, first showcased in the BMW iX3 electric vehicle...
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Trump Rolls Back Fuel Standards, Boosting Gas Guzzlers
The Trump administration has significantly rolled back federal fuel economy standards, allowing automakers to produce less efficient vehicles and reversing stricter Obama-era regulations. Critics warn the policy will increase consumer fuel costs and air pollution, contrasting with prior standards...
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Chinese EVs Win Over Car Influencers and China
Chinese automakers have transformed from minor players into a highly competitive industry, now producing electric vehicles with luxurious designs, impressive performance, and advanced technology that rivals global standards. These EVs offer premium features like massaging seats and digital displa...
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: Korean EV Tech for American Drivers
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a sophisticated three-row electric SUV built on the E-GMP platform, designed specifically for the U.S. market to appeal to families and commuters with its space, technology, and modern styling. Hyundai's E-GMP architecture has positioned the brand as a leader in the EV...
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Lucid Unveils Its Own Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Lucid Motors is partnering with Nvidia to develop Level 4 self-driving technology for consumer vehicles, aiming to deliver the first fully autonomous experience for personal car owners by 2026. The feasibility of consumer-owned autonomous vehicles is increasing as hardware costs like lidar and co...
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Stellantis Axes Ram 1500 REV Amid Slowing Electric Truck Demand
Stellantis has canceled the all-electric Ram 1500 REV due to cooling demand in the electric truck segment and a lack of strong federal incentives. The company will repurpose the REV name for the Ramcharger, a range-extended electric vehicle that combines a gasoline engine with electric propulsion...
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GM Halts Electric Chevy BrightDrop Van Production
General Motors is discontinuing Chevy BrightDrop electric van production at its Ontario plant due to weak demand in the commercial EV sector, leading to unsold inventory. The decision, influenced by slower market growth and changing regulations, will affect the workforce, with GM considering alte...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT California Special: A Modern Classic
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is achieving strong sales, surpassing gasoline models even without the federal EV tax credit, and Ford has introduced a special edition to sustain this momentum. The new Mustang Mach-E GT California Special edition draws from the 1968 original, featuring exclusive design e...
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Hyundai Requires Permission to Change Your Own Brakes
An Ioniq 5 N owner found that replacing rear brake pads requires a specialized Hyundai diagnostic tool to disengage and recalibrate the electronic parking brake, making the task inaccessible without official equipment. Access to the necessary software demands a costly subscription, expensive hard...
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Ferrari Unveils Its 1000-HP Electric Supercar
Ferrari has unveiled the technology for its first fully electric supercar, featuring a 1000-horsepower powertrain, a top speed of 193 mph, and an estimated 329-mile WLTP range, with a unique acoustic system that uses real powertrain vibrations for sound. The electric model, potentially named "Ele...
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Porsche Shifts Gears: Gas Engines Over EVs
Porsche is shifting its strategy back toward internal combustion engines due to concerns about electric vehicles' performance and long-term value in high-end sports cars. Incoming CEO Michael Leiters brings a background in both Porsche's culture and external innovation, having previously question...
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Rivian Develops Its Own AI Assistant for Vehicles
Rivian has independently developed a proprietary AI assistant for its vehicles, targeting a consumer launch by year-end, with more details to be revealed at its December AI & Autonomy Day. The assistant is designed for deep vehicle integration using a flexible, model-agnostic architecture and a h...
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GM Ditches Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in All New Vehicles
General Motors is eliminating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all new vehicles, prioritizing its own infotainment system across both electric and gasoline-powered models. The transition is being implemented gradually with each new model launch and major refresh due to the impracticality of up...
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Ferrari Testarossa Reborn: 1035hp Plug-In Hybrid
The new Ferrari 849 Testarossa is a plug-in hybrid that combines a 4-liter turbocharged V8 engine with three electric motors, producing a total of 1,035 horsepower. It accelerates from 0–62 mph in under 2.3 seconds, reaches a top speed of 205 mph, and offers all-electric driving for about 15 mile...
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Tesla and BYD Lose Ground with Chinese EV Buyers
Tesla's sales in China have declined for two consecutive months, with an 8.4% drop in July and a 4% year-on-year decrease in August, indicating growing challenges in a key market. BYD, Tesla's main rival in China, also saw a sharp 30% fall in quarterly profits due to government intervention endin...
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