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Lucid Motors defeats legal challenge regarding production estimates

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A lawsuit against Lucid Motors in California regarding the CEO’s assessment of its production capabilities has been dismissed by the judge. According to Reuters , Lucid Motors was accused of vastly over-estimating its production capabilities before the merger had been proposed or considered.

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Lordstown Motors files for Chapter 11, sues Foxconn; selling off Endurance electric pickup

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The lawsuit charges that Foxconn’s actions led to material damage to Lordstown as well as its future prospects. Jefferies is acting as financial advisor to the Company, and White & Case LLP is acting as legal counsel.

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Jaguar Land Rover opens new testing facility for electrical and radio interference

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The Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) laboratory at Gaydon in the UK, will ensure future vehicles meet current and future legislation and quality standards for connectivity and electronics. New Range Rover Sport, which launched in May, was the first vehicle to undergo a bespoke testing program at the in-house facility.

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Mercedes-Benz begins sales of DRIVE PILOT Level 3 conditionally automated driving in Germany

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In parallel to the successful launch of DRIVE PILOT in Germany, Mercedes-Benz aims to obtain regulatory series approval for the two US states of California and Nevada by the end of the year, provided the legal situation permits the system operation. At the same time, we also want to receive certification in the US by the end of the year.

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Porsche presents 3D-printing technology for bucket seats

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Customers will be able to choose between three firmness levels (hard, medium, soft) for the comfort layer in the future. With the 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat, we’re once again giving series-production customers the opportunity to experience technology carried over from motor sports.

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Continental presents action plan for immediately reducing lead in electronic components in cars

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Continental has submitted a plan of action to the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Environment, Energy, Construction and Climate Protection with which the company intends immediately to reduce the lead content in some of its electronic components to legally prescribed maximum quantities in accordance with the End of Life Vehicles Directive.

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Volkswagen Group’s new Future Tracks program targeting digitalization era in auto industry; “James 2025”

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At the Geneva Motor Show and now at the IT trade fair CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, Volkswagen Group executive management has begun to outline its “Future Tracks” program which will address, among other things, what Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn calls an approaching new era of digitalization.