Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Israeli tech startup receives fresh funding from Volvo and others

Volvo Group Venture Capital and Nationwide Insurance are two notable investors in Foretellix, which provides a platform for testing and validating the performance of automated vehicles. The company announced its Series B round Wednesday.



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Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance packs power into plug-in hybrid

Mercedes-Benz is taking a dual-pronged strategy to electrify its AMG performance subbrand.



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GM shop chair who helped build ventilators in 2020 in hospital battling COVID

Greg Wohlford was placed on a ventilator over the weekend, according to a local Facebook post confirmed by Local 292 President Matt Collins.



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‘A long road ahead': Auto dealerships in damage-assessment mode after Ida

The president of the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association said power remains out across the region, cellular service is spotty and many roads are blocked either by debris or floodwaters.



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Ram tops J.D. Power initial quality rankings for first time

Dodge ranked second, followed by Lexus and Mitsubishi in a tie for third.



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Subaru teases more of 2023 Solterra EV

Images posted on the brand's website show part of the new battery-electric crossover.



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Lithia acquires Canada's Pfaff Automotive dealership group

Pfaff operates 16 dealerships across Canada -- 11 of them in the Toronto area. The deal marks Lithia’s first international acquisition.



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Japan's July factory output slips as COVID-19 hits production

A spike in infections has forced governments in Asia to impose fresh lockdowns and curbs, which are causing disruptions in parts supply across the region, adding to a global chip shortage.



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Self-driving startup Gatik adds location, follows blueprint for short-term success

Autonomous trucking startup Gatik unveiled its fourth North American location for AV trucks while landing an $85 million funding round.



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Monday, August 30, 2021

Stellantis idles minivan output for two weeks due to chip shortage, union says

The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant will be down the weeks of Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, according to the union that represents hourly workers there.



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Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car in Florida

The emergency lights were activated on the state patrol car when the Tesla crashed into it, the police report said.



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Stellantis idles minivan output for two weeks due to chip shortage, union says

The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant will be down the weeks of Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, according to the union that represents hourly workers there.



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Louisiana dealerships shuttered as Ida cuts power

Ray Brandt Auto Group, with nine stores in the state, said all of its dealerships would be closed on Monday.



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Tesla on Autopilot crashes into parked police car in Florida, report says

The emergency lights were activated on the state patrol car when the Tesla crashed into it, the report said.



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Tesla in talks with Indian firms for parts, report says

The company is seeking critical electrical, electronic and mechanical components, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.



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Toyota restarts self-driving shuttle fleet following collision with Paralympian

Toyota President Akio Toyoda offered an apology to the Paralympian, and then issued a stinging rebuke of autonomous-driving technology.



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Musk signals concerns over Nvidia deal for UK chip maker, report says

E-commerce giant Amazon and smartphone maker Samsung Electronics have also lodged opposition to the deal with U.S. authorities, the Telegraph newspaper reported.



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Sunday, August 29, 2021

Who are Prime group's potential buyers?

The retailer, which faces termination notices from two automakers, is up for sale and is likely to be sold by the end of the year.



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Ford ready to hit the gas on EVs

The automaker hopes to persuade customers to buy into EVs by focusing on nameplates in popular segments and stuffing them with compelling features today's models lack.



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The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Chinese factories hit hard

The crisis continued last week, knocking more than 445,000 additional cars and trucks off production schedules worldwide.



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Nissan readies push to get dealers onto Nissan@Home

So far, 460 of its 1,073 U.S. dealers have adopted the brand's digital retailing platform.



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Jeep stores roll out the red carpet to pitch the Wagoneer

Dealerships' product icebreakers are occurring alongside Jeep's broader efforts to elevate the customer experience for the new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs.



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Ford's Jim Farley aims to build ‘always-on' relationships

The automaker's growth strategy revolves around creating recurring revenue streams for the company as well as its dealers.



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Toyota grounds self-driving shuttle fleet following collision with Paralympian

Toyota President Akio Toyoda offered an apology to the Paralympian, and then issued a stinging rebuke of autonomous-driving technology.



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Saturday, August 28, 2021

Hyundai’s ‘full of surprises’ future

The automaker is preparing to let the world know just how big the coming world of hydrogen fuel cells will be.



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