Mercedes-Benz Maybach caps off Virgil Abloh collaboration with bespoke S-Class

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday unveiled its third and final vehicle collaboration with the late Louis Vuitton fashion designer Virgil Abloh. While the previous collaborations were one offs, this is one is a limited-edition version of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sedan that will actually go on sale. It will be available in the United States later this year […]

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NHTSA wants to ensure automakers recalled all defective LG batteries

WASHINGTON/SEOUL — The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said it is opening a review to ensure all defective batteries produced by LG Energy Solution have been recalled by automakers. The auto safety agency noted Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler-parent Stellantis, General Motors and Hyundai Motor Co. have issued recalls since 2020 due to internal failures

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VW is planning a self-driving taxi, delivery van based on ID Buzz

BERLIN — Volkswagen’s commercial vehicles division plans a full-electric vehicle based on the ID Buzz that will use self-driving technology. The vehicle would be significantly different from the ID Buzz, which VW is rolling out as a passenger van and light commercial vehicle, Carsten Intra, the head of the commercial vehicles unit, said in remarks

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Qualcomm completes acquisition of Veoneer’s Arriver software unit

Qualcomm Inc. said Monday it completed its acquisition of Swedish tech supplier Veoneer’s Arriver software stack, giving the semiconductor giant a larger foothold in advanced driver-assistance technology. “Something like this positions us extremely well,” said Nakul Duggal, general manager of Qualcomm’s automotive business. “Traditionally, we’ve been a provider of silicon and software. But now, with

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GM says light-duty Silverado will be added to new 3rd shift in Oshawa; more R&D slated for Canada

General Motors Canada said it will add a third shift and begin building the light-duty Chevrolet Silverado at its Oshawa Assembly Plant as it firms up more than $1.6 billion (USD) in spending across its Ontario operations. Top company and government officials announced the mix of fresh and long-planned investments in Oshawa April 4, with

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Group 1 Automotive buys Toyota dealership from Asbury Automotive Group

Group 1 Automotive Inc. has purchased a Toyota dealership in New Mexico from Asbury Automotive Group Inc. — a store Asbury had owned for just a few months. Group 1 said Monday that it bought Larry H. Miller Toyota Albuquerque on Friday, marking the public auto retailer’s 17th Toyota dealership in the U.S. It renamed

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2022 Kia Stinger

What kind of vehicle is the 2022 Kia Stinger? What does it compare to? The 2022 Kia Stinger is a five-door hatchback refreshed for 2022 to seat five in more comfort and with the latest tech.  Is the 2022 Kia Stinger a good car? Review continues below The Stinger is part of a rare and

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