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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

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Combine this with affordability, and the Model Y is one of the most appealing automobiles on the market today. In April, the Model Y accumulated 16,232 registrations, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle sales. Credit: EV Sales Blog. Credit: EV Sales Blog. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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

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You can see the five levels of autonomy from the SAE below, courtesy of a May Mobility blog post. The vehicles are expected to include buses to start, before later including taxis and other automobiles.

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Report: Toyota Boosts Wages Ahead of UAW Ratification Votes

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While the United Automobile Workers (UAW) are preparing to vote on contract proposals offered by Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, non-union Toyota is increasing hourly wages. Hourly compensation has increased for the automaker’s U.S. manufacturing, distribution center, and logistics employees.

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Italian Government Upset Alfa Romeo ‘Milano’ Will Be Built in Poland

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However, the country also allowed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to be sold to the French, resulting in Stellantis. That’d be like Ford or General Motors producing something called “The Detroit” and then having it built somewhere in Mexico. "A Then again, the vehicle in question is likewise being marketed as overtly Italian.

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Driving Dystopia: Automakers Are Selling Your Driving Data to Insurance Companies

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According to the report, the trip details had been provided by General Motors — the manufacturer of the Chevy Bolt. While these systems originally had to be installed under the hood of your automobile, later examples have included phone apps and giving automakers permission to share connected-vehicle data with insurance firms.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. after overtaking General Motors Co.’s s joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp. and Wuling Motors Holdings.

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Lotus Posts $750 Million Loss for 2023 While Also Setting Sales Record

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General Motors purchased Lotus in 1986 and the company continued building lightweight sports cars. But the company eventually got stuck building countless variants of the Elise and Exige — which were already extremely similar automobiles.

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