Industry

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  Germany's Top 10: New passenger car registrations in October 2023 by brand

  Germans continue to love VW. And a battle has broken out between Mercedes-Benz and Audi for second place in the October rankings. This is shown by the KBA statistics.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 10:30 a.m.
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  Ferrari sold more hybrids than gasoline cars in Q3 2023

  In the third quarter, deliveries of hybrids outpaced ICEs at Ferrari. The surprising revelation was made in an official document presented to investors.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 6, 2023, 9:49 a.m.
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  Mack Trucks offers EV Subscriptions in the U.S.

  US commercial vehicle manufacturer Mack Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, is now offering ElectriFi Subscription, a pay-as-you-go leasing option exclusive to new Mack MD Electric models.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 3:09 p.m.
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  Ford is offering $795 off-road test drives for those who do not own a Bronco

  Ford is introducing an enticing Half-Day Adventure for those itching to test out their rugged SUVs before making the leap to purchase.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 11:09 a.m.
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  Tesla wins first U.S. jury trial involving fatal Autopilot crash

  Tesla has won the first Autopilot trial in the U.S. It's a major victory for the automaker, which faces several other lawsuits and federal investigations related to its advanced driver-assistance system.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 3, 2023, 10:17 a.m.
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  Jaguar Land Rover uses old parts to fix 10,000 cars awaiting repair

  Jaguar Land Rover has come under fire after the owner of a Range Rover Evoque accused the company of repairing her luxury SUV with used parts. The company has reportedly struggled to source enough new components to clear its backlog of 10,000 cars awaiting repairs, so has instead turned to used components as a quick fix.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 2, 2023, 11:19 a.m.
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  Only 99 pairs: Bugatti and Adidas create limited edition football shoes

  Bugatti and adidas have come together to create a stunning, limited edition football boot: the adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti. Produced in a limited run of just 99 pairs, the new boots are engineered for "speed and lightness," finished with a number of bespoke Bugatti design flourishes.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 5:56 p.m.
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  Hyundai and Toyota team up with oil company for hydrogen stations in Australia

  Globally, there's a significant shortfall in hydrogen refueling stations, but a new alliance between Hyundai Australia, Toyota Australia, Ampol, and Pacific Energy aims to expand this essential infrastructure in Australia.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 10:11 a.m.
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  Porsche to use CO₂-reduced steel in sports cars from 2026

  Porsche AG and the Swedish energy start-up H2 Green Steel have signed an agreement for the supply of CO₂ reduced steel. The aim is to further improve the emission balance of Porsche vehicles through the use of CO₂-reduced steel.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 1, 2023, 9:54 a.m.
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  Chevrolet updates slogan, teases news about Corvette and full-size SUVs for 2024

  Chevrolet is evolving and has unveiled a new, more optimistic and adventurous slogan: "Together let's drive." This replaces their former tagline, "Find New Roads."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 3:27 p.m.
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  Coming soon: Adidas x Bugatti collaboration

  Automaker Bugatti has joined forces with sports apparel behemoth Adidas to unveil a series of intriguing previews, thought to hint at a unique soccer cleat. The sneak peeks suggest the joint venture will feature a generous use of blue and carbon fiber materials.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 3:13 p.m.
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  Škoda's new rooftop photovoltaic systems on its production buildings to generate over 2 GWh of emission-free electricity annually

  Škoda Auto is pushing the envelope on carbon-neutral production in its Czech factories by the end of this decade. In a joint venture with ČEZ ESCO and ŠKO-ENERGO, the automaker has installed three rooftop solar panel systems at its primary facility in Mladá Boleslav, as well as the Škoda Parts Center logistics hub.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 2:57 p.m.
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  Mazda to launch PHEV in China as early as 2025

  Chinese car buyers will soon have the option to purchase a plug-in hybrid from Mazda, as the automaker plans to release one in China as soon as 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 2:35 p.m.
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  Škoda launches digital certificate for used cars to increase transparency for potential buyers and sellers

  With a few clicks, Škoda owners can now create a Digital Certificate with verified details on their vehicle’s condition and service history within warranty time. This file is an official document from the manufacturer, compiling data from various sources, including the vehicle’s electronic service book.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 31, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
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  BYD and Tesla tie in electric car sales

  An exceptional thing happened in the third quarter of 2023, as the two largest all-electric car manufacturers - Tesla and BYD - sold a similar number of vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 12:43 p.m.
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  Hertz is putting fewer electric cars on the road than it had planned

  In late 2021, Hertz announced that it would buy 100,000 Teslas to expand its electric car rental fleet, but so far it's limited to just 35,000. And here's why.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:24 a.m.
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  After losing $36,000 on every EV sold in Q3, Ford cuts EV investment

  Ford Motor Company's Q3 financial results show escalating losses in their electric vehicle (EV) division, mainly due to a decrease in consumer demand and an ongoing price competition instigated by Tesla earlier this year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 11:06 a.m.
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  Mazda has produced more than two million rotary engine vehicles

  Mazda Motor Corporation revealed today that they have now produced over two million vehicles featuring rotary engines.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 30, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
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  Lamborghini waits to see if synthetic fuel has a future before retiring internal combustion supercars

  Lamborghini will continue to take a wait-and-see approach to battery electric supercars - and will only commit to them when decisions are made about the future of synthetic fuels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 3:27 p.m.
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  Electric Land Rover Defender to be built in Slovakia

  JLR has today confirmed that its Nitra plant in Slovakia will produce electric vehicles as part of the company's Reimagine strategy, which will see nine new electric vehicles launched by 2030.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Oct. 27, 2023, 2:58 p.m.