Autonomous trucking startup TuSimple Holdings Inc., backed by Chinese social media firm Sina Corp., is looking to sell its business in China and focus on the U.S. market, sources told Reuters. The decision comes after the startup reached an agreement with the U.S. government to restrict the China unit’s access to data due to U.S. […]
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A closely watched auto-industry forecaster lopped more than 5 million cars off its projections for global production this year and next, largely due to fallout expected from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. S&P Global Mobility, formerly known as IHS Markit, lowered its 2022 and 2023 estimates each by 2.6 million vehicles. The forecaster now expects auto
Lyft said on Wednesday riders in the United States, except those in New York City and Nevada, would have to pay an extra 55 cents for their commute as the ride-hailing company looks to cushion the impact of high gas prices on drivers. Companies hiring gig workers have started imposing these surcharges as drivers on
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A dozen prospective Tesla owners in Germany will have to wait longer until they get their new car since the Tesla Delivery Center in Weiterstadt has been hit by thieves last week. The loot included wheels for six vehicles, the aero caps from five vehicles, plus a broken panoramic roof in another car. According to the
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Audi is in the process of developing a mid-cycle update for its E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback electric SUVs, and a prototype has just been spotted. The prototype is for the regular E-Tron but similar changes will feature on the coupe-like E-Tron Sportback, prototypes for which are also out testing. The E-Tron arrived in 2018 as
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TOKYO – Tokyo prosecutors have appealed a verdict that cleared former Nissan director Greg Kelly on most counts in the long-running trial over alleged financial misconduct by Carlos Ghosn. The filing on Wednesday comes just days after the American – free from Japan on a suspended sentence – had a tearful homecoming to Tennessee and
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In a surprising twist, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will put “a substantial number” of additional new crossovers on the lots of U.S. Volkswagen dealerships in coming months. Speaking Tuesday during Volkswagen Group’s annual press conference, CEO Herbert Diess said the German automaker would shift more production to North America and China, at least temporarily, as
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BMW is almost ready to reveal a new M3 Touring based on the latest G80 M3 generation, but it won’t actually be the first M3 to receive the longroof treatment. Just over two decades ago, BMW developed a prototype M3 Touring based on the E46 M3 generation on sale at the time. The production green
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Drivers of electric vehicles will be able to get more than a caffeine charge at some Starbucks locations this year. Volvo Car USA said Tuesday that it will be collaborating with Starbucks in a pilot project to add about 60 EV charging stations at 15 coffee shops beginning this summer. The locations will be scattered
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What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Acura Integra? What does it compare to? Dusting off a nameplate last used in the 1990s, Acura resurrects the Integra as a five-door hatchback. It shares mechanicals with the Honda Civic Si, but rivals range from the Volkswagen Golf GTI to the Mazda 3. Is the 2023 Acura
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