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Mercedes-Benz addresses Stage 3 legalities; attorneys say suspicion lingers

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If a automobile with Pressure Pilot in demand moves and kills a pedestrian, the human motorist the usage of the device as directed, “would not have the legal culpability to be charged with a crime,” Smith mentioned. “At the same time, it is not clear Mercedes would be charged with manslaughter either.”

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In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud – ET Auto

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Tesla videos demonstrating the technology that remain archived on its website say: “The person in the driver’s seat is only there for legal reasons. courts previously have ruled that “puffery” or “corporate optimism” regarding product claims do not amount to fraud. He is not doing anything.

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Minda Corporation, Pricol to present arguments to CCI over stake acquisition | Autocar Professional

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Minda Corporation and Pricol Ltd. The move was labelled a “hostile takeover” by many in the auto industry, setting the stage for a potential battle before the antitrust regulator. Pricol management stated it would use all possible legal and financial means to prevent the deal in order to maintain control over the company.

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Opinion: GM Shouldn’t Kill Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

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General Motors announced its intention to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its upcoming EVs earlier this year. Tim Babbitt, GM's head of product for infotainment, said the following to MT: “CarPlay and Android Auto have stability issues that manifest themselves as bad connections, poor rendering, slow responses, and dropped connections.

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Comment on Nio gives over 230,000 sales forecasts for 2024 to supply chain, Xpeng 280,000, Li Auto 800,000, report says by John Hanna

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Many will have sold already at various times out of disappointment and fear for the future of NIO when, having bought based on corporate claims of high confidence in YOY rate of unit sales growth - it became evident the truth was much different. Now, be a good little sucker and go away quietly. your savings shrunken".

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ASML’s threat to leave uncovers deeper concerns in Netherlands Inc – ET Auto

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A threat by the Netherlands’ largest company ASML to quit the country if it cannot grow there has laid bare wider corporate concerns that the nation’s business climate is deteriorating. The company pointed to remarks made by CEO Peter Berdowski on an NOS radio program on Thursday.

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Hindustan Zinc may put off demerger – ET Auto

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In a meeting on September 29, 2023, HZL’s board had asked the company to explore a corporate restructuring to create three separate legal entities for zinc and lead, silver, and recycling business to unlock shareholder value. billion cash deal.

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