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Italy’s hard-right government may buy a stake in Stellantis

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But now Italy says it is open to buying a stake in Stellantis, Reuters reports , using the same model France uses for its beloved Renault. Italy’s industry minister Adolfo Urso has said that Italy might follow the French model by taking a majority stake in Stellantis. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2019: Tesla Model 3

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The Tesla Model 3 is Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2019. It’s the second time a Tesla product has won our annual award, which was captured by the Tesla Model S in 2013. ” But that was the Model S—the shock to an auto industry that had dismissed its very premise.

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Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products

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Tesla has pushed a new software update to its mobile app with a new AI chat assistant and a new menu to highlight the company’s non-car products. It’s the hub for all of Tesla’s connected features, which the automaker was somewhat of a pioneer of in the auto industry. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. The above challenges contribute to the complex nature of the automotive industry and its products. Examples of biobased parts in production. The production of these tires uses less energy.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 Besides petroleum-based products, some of the materials under pressure include copper, steel, lead, and platinum. million in 2012.

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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The price is down from previous R1T and R1S prices of $74,800 and $79,800 with the delivery fee, The news also comes ahead of Rivian’s launch of the R2 vehicle platform on March 7 , and as many in the auto industry have aired concerns around cooling electric vehicle (EV) demand.

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Nissan and partners have now sold 540,000 plug-in electric vehicles

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But the auto industry works on long product cycles and buyers tend to be conservative, only changing the types of cars they buy if life circumstances change or there's a compelling financial reason to do so.

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