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Motional puts robotaxi deployment on back burner, to focus on technology development – ET Auto

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Auto parts supplier Aptiv said last week it would sell its stake in Motional, its joint venture with Hyundai Motor, while the Korean automaker will fund the startup with additional USD 475 million. The development comes ahead of electric carmaker Tesla’s unveiling of its robotaxi, dubbed “ Cybercab “, on Aug.

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2024 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Puts on A Carnival

The Truth About Cars

The 2024 Chicago Auto Show is a slow one, debut-wise, this year. liter turbo four-cylinder with a 54 kW electric motor for 242 system horsepower and 271 lb-ft of system torque. liter V6 that mates to an eight-speed auto. This makes Kia the star of this year's show by default. Meet the 2025 Kia Carnival.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2021 earnings call summary

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Anyway, thanks for staying with us for another live blog! 15:00 PT – Elon notes that Tesla is actually getting good at auto-labeling, which is pretty much the holy grail for neural net training. Musk lists some improvements coming to the vehicles, such as their new interior, battery pack, electric motor, and features.

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FTC Launches “Combating Auto Retail Scams” Rule

The Truth About Cars

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the finalization of the new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule designed to prevent auto dealers from utilizing bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. The CARS Rule will be formally implemented on July 30, 2024. It’s designed to provide protection for all consumers.

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Unifor Strike Targets General Motors in Canada

The Truth About Cars

While the United Auto Workers (UAW) decided to implement an aggressive strike campaign that bucks some of the historical trends American union leadership feels did not serve the cause in the past, Canada’s Unifor has vowed to take a more measured approach during its contract negotiations with the industry.

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Cruise to reintroduce human-driven vehicle fleet in Phoenix – ET Auto

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General Motors ‘ autonomous driving startup, Cruise , said on Tuesday it would reintroduce a small fleet of human-driven vehicles in some cities, starting with Phoenix in Arizona, about six months after it suspended operations following an incident in San Francisco. . The company had suspended its U.S.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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As a former top corporate subject matter expert, I took a very deep made myself a environmental resource for others in my reincarnation as The Creative Greenius and author of this blog. For the first time in my life I went to the Auto Show at the LA Convention Center so I could actually sit in the car and check out the inside.