AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Sep 11 2025BUSINESS

Ford's Bold Move: Mixing Old and New to Win Hearts and Minds

Ford, a well-known car company, has just started a new ad campaign. This campaign is all about showing off both its electric cars and its classic ones. The goal? To attract new customers who love tech and keep the old ones who love trucks. The company recently cleaned up its Instagram page. It deleted all old posts. This made people wonder if Ford was planning somet...

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Aug 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Stellantis Hits the Brakes on Self-Driving Cars

Stellantis, the big car company, has decided to hit pause on its plans to launch advanced self-driving technology. They had big dreams of rolling out Level 3 autonomous driving, which would let drivers take their hands off the wheel in busy city areas. But now, they say the market just isn't ready for it. This isn't a total stop, though. Stellantis is still working ...

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Top Exec Exit: What's Really Going On?

Tesla has seen another high-profile departure. Omead Afshar, who led manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, is out. He's the latest in a string of executives to leave the electric car maker. Just last month, Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus robot, also departed. Afshar's exit comes at a tough time for Tesla. Car sales in Eu...

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Jun 23 2025BUSINESS

A New Leader for Stellantis: Can Antonio Filosa Steer the Ship?

Antonio Filosa, the newly appointed CEO of Stellantis, has a lot on his plate. At just 51 years old, he's taking the reins of a company that's been struggling. Stellantis, which owns brands like Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Chrysler, has seen its sales drop and profits shrink. Filosa's predecessor, Carlos Tavares, left abruptly, and now Filosa has to pick up the pieces. Fil...

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Jun 17 2025SPORTS

GM's New Speed Demon: The 2026 Corvette ZR1X

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X is the latest addition to the Corvette family, and it's making waves in the automotive world. This new model is a hybrid version of the Corvette E-Ray, which hit the market in 2023. It's not just any hybrid, though. It's a "hypercar, " which means it's even faster and more powerful than a regular "supercar. " The ZR1X is the quickest ...

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May 26 2025BUSINESS

Volvo's Big Changes: 3, 000 Jobs on the Line

Volvo Cars, a Swedish auto giant, is making some tough calls. They're planning to cut around 3, 000 jobs. This isn't a small thing. It's a big part of a major plan to save money. The company is owned by Geely Holding, a big player from China. This news came out after they announced a huge cost-cutting plan. We're talking 18 billion Swedish kronor, which is a lot of m...

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May 21 2025BUSINESS

Toyota's Big Move: RAV4 Goes Hybrid-Only in 2026

In a big shift, Toyota has announced that the 2026 RAV4 SUV will be available only as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. This means no more traditional gas engines for this popular model. The change is part of a major redesign that includes updates to both the interior and exterior, as well as performance improvements. Toyota is betting big on hybrids, even as the industry ...

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May 19 2025BUSINESS

Pony. ai's Self-Driving Car Fire: What Went Wrong?

Self-driving technology is advancing rapidly. But it's not without its hiccups. Pony. ai, a Chinese company, recently had a scare. One of its robotaxis caught fire in Beijing. The good news is, no one was hurt. The bad news is, the cause of the fire is still a mystery. Pony. ai's cars are equipped with software that allows for remote monitoring. This feature c...

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May 11 2025CELEBRITIES

The Man Who Shaped American Roads

A legend in the world of car design has left his mark on history. William L. Porter, a name synonymous with iconic American vehicles from the late 1960s and early 1970s, passed away at the age of 93. His home in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, was where he took his last breath on April 25. The cause of his death remains unspecified, as shared by his son, Adam. Porter's inf...

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May 01 2025FINANCE

The Tariff Tightrope: GM's Financial Dance

The CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra, started her quarterly letter to investors with a nod to President Trump. She thanked him for his backing of the U. S. auto industry. However, she later revealed a significant issue: the company expects to face a financial hit of $4 billion to $5 billion due to Trump's tariffs. This situation shows the tricky path GM must walk. ...

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