SALZGITTER, Germany — Volkswagen Group said it will invest more than 20 billion euros ($20.38 billion) in a battery cell business jointly with partners, creating 20,000 jobs and reaching annual sales exceeding 20 billion euros by 2030 as it seeks leadership in the growing market. The PowerCo unit will manage VW’s global battery production and […]
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast is opening its first U.S. showrooms in California shopping centers next week on its way to 30 company-run retail locations in the state by year end. VinFast has chosen Santa Monica, San Diego, San Mateo, Corte Madera, Commerce and Berkeley for its first six showrooms, the company said in an email invitation
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One day after California regulators awarded Cruise a milestone permit in its efforts to commercialize autonomous-driving technology, one of the company’s vehicles was involved in a crash that resulted in multiple injuries. The crash occurred in San Francisco on the night of June 3, when a Cruise vehicle operating in autonomous mode made a left
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A survey from Consumer Reports shows interest in electric vehicles and low-carbon fuels continues to be strong, but help from policymakers and automakers is crucial. “Automakers need to make more classes of electric vehicles. Not just sedans; we need a whole breadth because people have different needs,” said Quinta Warren, Consumer Reports’ sustainability policy team
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The long-wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz won’t arrive in the United States until 2024, but that hasn’t stopped the company from unveiling a new short-wheelbase variant. Of course, short is an understatement as we’re talking about the Tiny Buzz, which is a soccer / football delivery vehicle that made its debut at the UEFA Women’s Euro
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast, which expects to launch two electric vehicles in the U.S. market this year, is partnering with Taiwanese battery startup ProLogium Technology on solid-state EV batteries for delivery as early as 2024, VinFast said in a statement. VinFast, through parent company Vingroup, is investing “tens of millions of U.S. dollars” in ProLogium to
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Volkswagen of America’s head of marketing, Kimberley Gardiner, is leaving the automaker after less than two years on the job, VW dealers were told Wednesday. Gardiner, 54, one of Automotive News’ 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry in 2020, was hired away from Mitsubishi Motors North America in November 2020 as VW’s
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Mecum will place under the hammer not one, not two, but three prototypes for the Ferrari LaFerrari at its auction coinciding with August’s 2022 Monterey Car Week. Prototypes are typically destroyed after they’ve fulfilled their purpose but it appears Ferrari sells them on from time to time. In most cases, registering them for road use
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What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Rivian R1S? What does it compare to? A three-row electric SUV, the Rivian R1S is a look at the future of the family vehicle. It sports mid-size proportions and comes outfitted as an all-wheel-drive adventure vehicle along the lines of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Land Rover Range
The Automotive Hall of Fame is developing a new, permanent exhibit and educational program that will highlight the contributions of African Americans in the automotive industry. Founded in 1939 at The World’s Fair, the Automotive Hall of Fame has honored nearly 800 individuals from around the world who have impacted and influenced the automotive and
