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Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment

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May Mobility plans to begin demonstration tests in 2024 using self-driving vehicles based on the Sienna minivan, according to the report. The news comes after Japan lifted a ban on Level 4 autonomy in April and as continued self-driving efforts from EV maker Tesla and others are scrutinized by state and federal regulators in the U.S.

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TTAC's Worst Cars of 2023

The Truth About Cars

While it’s not as legendary of a nameplate as other icons of motoring, the Pathfinder was once a rugged body-on-frame SUV that could go just about anywhere, it’s now a minivan without the utility of a minivan. The good news here is that you still get Jeep off-road capability and one of the best interiors in the segment.

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Hypercar Company Rimac Developing Robotaxi Service

The Truth About Cars

News of the endeavor broke in 2021, when the media caught wind of a filing with the Croatian Ministry of Transportation. The electric hypercar company was developing an autonomous taxi based around the Renault Espace minivan. General Motors’ Cruise). Rimac is trying to build an entire ecosystem for automated EVs.

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GM preparing to launch 2 more EREVs and a PHEV

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General Motors is preparing to launch two more extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), CEO Dan Akerson told reporters on the sidelines of the 2011 Automotive News World Congress. Detroit Free Press.

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Waymo Jaguar I-Pace Lets Passengers Aboard

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Waymo began their operations and testing with Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans, but in 2018 the I-Pace was added to the fleet. The Cruise which is owned by General Motors has stated that it will begin accepting passengers soon. It takes only 4.6 seconds to reach 0-60 MPH.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader. A Time Warner Company.

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GM enjoys sales surge in China

Green Cars News

The emerging markets may hold the key to success for auto manufacturers going forward and so General Motors can take great heart in the news that its domestic sales in China leapt allowing it to record its best July ever. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors China GM Shanghai GM.

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