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331,401 Jeep Grand Cherokees Recalled – Rear Springs Could Fall Off
Jun 14, 2023 Ξ

331,401 Jeep Grand Cherokees Recalled – Rear Springs Could Fall Off

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a significant recall for the Jeep Grand Cherokee, involving a large number of vehicles. A total of 331,401 SUVs, dating back  Full Article »

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GM, SDI to Build 4th EV Battery Manufacturing Plant in Indiana Investing over $3 Billion
Jun 13, 2023 Ξ

GM, SDI to Build 4th EV Battery Manufacturing Plant in Indiana Investing over $3 Billion

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General Motors (GM) and Samsung SDI have announced their plans to build a new electric vehicle (EV) battery cell plant in Indiana, investing over $3 billion in the project. The  Full Article »

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Toyota Teases Return of Land Cruiser to the US
Jun 13, 2023 Ξ

Toyota Teases Return of Land Cruiser to the US

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Toyota’s recent social media activity has sparked excitement among enthusiasts as it suggests the return of the Land Cruiser nameplate to the United States. In a Facebook post, the company  Full Article »

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Toyota Reveals New EV Plans, Battery Tech Including 600-plus Mile Battery Range
Jun 13, 2023 Ξ

Toyota Reveals New EV Plans, Battery Tech Including 600-plus Mile Battery Range

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Toyota has announced its plans to introduce high-performance solid-state batteries and other innovative technologies to enhance the driving range and reduce costs of future electric vehicles (EVs). This strategic shift  Full Article »

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General Motors Plans to Invest $632 Million in Fort Wayne, IN Plant to Build Future Gas-Powered Full-Size Light Duty Trucks
Jun 12, 2023 Ξ

General Motors Plans to Invest $632 Million in Fort Wayne, IN Plant to Build Future Gas-Powered Full-Size Light Duty Trucks

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Following the General Motors (GM) announcement to invest over $1 Billion in its Flint Assembly Plant to build future gas-powered heavy-duty trucks, GM plans to invest $632 million in its  Full Article »

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Blink Among First Charging Equipment Makers to Launch Fast Charger for EV’s with Tesla Charging Port
Jun 12, 2023 Ξ

Blink Among First Charging Equipment Makers to Launch Fast Charger for EV’s with Tesla Charging Port

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The electric vehicle (EV) charging debacle is switching into another gear this week after the announcements of Ford and GM to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors for  Full Article »

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Major Traffic Delays Start After Part of I-95 Collapsed in Philadelphia Following Tanker Truck Fire
Jun 12, 2023 Ξ

Major Traffic Delays Start After Part of I-95 Collapsed in Philadelphia Following Tanker Truck Fire

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In Philadelphia, commuters faced significant traffic delays on Monday following the collapse of an elevated section of Interstate 95. The collapse was caused by a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo  Full Article »

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2024 Cadillac Lyriq RWD Gets 314 Mile Range, AWD Gets 307 Miles
Jun 12, 2023 Ξ

2024 Cadillac Lyriq RWD Gets 314 Mile Range, AWD Gets 307 Miles

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Cadillac has recently provided updated range figures for its 2024 Lyriq RWD and 2024 Lyriq AWD models. The term “updated” is used because the luxury automaker had previously tested both  Full Article »

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White House: Billions in Federal Subsidies Available for Stations using Tesla NACS Plugs – As Long as They Include CCS
Jun 9, 2023 Ξ

White House: Billions in Federal Subsidies Available for Stations using Tesla NACS Plugs – As Long as They Include CCS

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The White House has announced that electric-vehicle charging stations utilizing Tesla standard plugs will be eligible for substantial federal subsidies. However, there is a condition: these charging stations must also  Full Article »

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Mercedes-Benz Beats Out Tesla for California’s Approval of Automated Driving Tech
Jun 9, 2023 Ξ

Mercedes-Benz Beats Out Tesla for California’s Approval of Automated Driving Tech

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Mercedes-Benz has secured a significant milestone in the field of automated driving technology, surpassing Tesla to gain approval from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The approval allows Mercedes-Benz  Full Article »

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General Motors Partners with Tesla to Access Supercharger Network and Adopt NACS Connector
Jun 8, 2023 Ξ

General Motors Partners with Tesla to Access Supercharger Network and Adopt NACS Connector

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GM recently made a significant announcement, following in the footsteps of Ford. The company revealed that owners of its electric vehicles (EVs) will soon have access to the widely recognized  Full Article »

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GM to Invest $500M in Texas Plant Building Full-Size Gas-Powered SUVs
Jun 8, 2023 Ξ

GM to Invest $500M in Texas Plant Building Full-Size Gas-Powered SUVs

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General Motors (GM) has recently revealed its plan to invest $500 million in its Arlington Assembly plant located in Texas. The purpose of this investment is to upgrade the facility  Full Article »

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Toyota to Build $50 Million Michigan R&D Lab for Testing Batteries for EVs and Hybrids
Jun 8, 2023 Ξ

Toyota to Build $50 Million Michigan R&D Lab for Testing Batteries for EVs and Hybrids

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Toyota plans to construct a cutting-edge vehicle battery testing laboratory at its North American research center in Michigan, investing approximately $50 million in the project. The facility, located in York  Full Article »

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Lucid Plans to Sell American-made EVs in China
Jun 8, 2023 Ξ

Lucid Plans to Sell American-made EVs in China

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Lucid Motors, a luxury electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer based in the United States, has revealed plans to enter the Chinese automotive market. The head of Lucid’s China operations, Zhu Jiang,  Full Article »

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Tesla Stock Reaches 7-Month High After Model 3 Qualifies for Full Tax Credit
Jun 7, 2023 Ξ

Tesla Stock Reaches 7-Month High After Model 3 Qualifies for Full Tax Credit

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Tesla’s stock reached a seven-month high following positive news and increased investor interest in large-cap tech stocks. The electric vehicle manufacturer experienced a surge in its stock price, climbing up  Full Article »

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