Industry

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  BMW temporarily halts sales of all motorcycles in North America except electric bikes

  BMW dealers in North America must stop selling every single gas-powered motorcycle due to a voluntary stop-sale order. The last one relates to a quality issue in the evaporative system.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 22, 2023, 12:48 p.m.
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  Polestar 3 designer criticizes modern potato-shaped cars

  Polestar 3 exterior design manager Nahum Escobedo is not a big fan of over-reliance on aerodynamics to maximize range. He also thinks excessive ambient lighting makes a car's interior look like a miniature Las Vegas.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 3:53 p.m.
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  Škoda celebrates production of its three-millionth SUV

  Škoda Auto produces its SUV models in five countries around the world. The anniversary vehicle is a black Škoda Kodiaq Sportline produced at the Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 1:30 p.m.
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  Toyota's own Gigapress cuts car body production from hours to minutes

  Toyota unveiled a prototype of its new gigacasting equipment that can produce the entire rear third of a vehicle chassis, a development that will be key to its plans to profitably ramp up electric vehicle production in the coming years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 21, 2023, 11:36 a.m.
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  500 hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai cars will operate throughout Paris 2024 Olympic Games

  Toyota announces the supply of 500 fuel cell Mirai vehicles as part of the official fleet for Paris 2024. The hydrogen-powered vehicles will be used for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 1:23 p.m.
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  U.K. considers postponing ban on combustion engine cars from 2030 to 2035

  The UK government is reportedly considering postponing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035, according to numerous reports. This would be a five-year extension of the original 2030 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 11:23 a.m.
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  Volvo to end diesel production at the beginning of 2024

  Volvo announced at Climate Week NYC that it will stop producing diesel cars by early 2024. The Swedish carmaker said the decision illustrates how rapidly both the auto industry and consumer demand are changing in the face of the climate crisis.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 20, 2023, 10:43 a.m.
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  Barcelona gets 36 hydrogen buses worth 23 million euros

  Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) has awarded Solaris the contract to supply the city with 36 hydrogen fuel cell buses for $23 million. These buses will be used in the city's public transport system.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 4:36 p.m.
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  Schiphol, the Netherlands' largest airport, will open a huge EV rental station in 2024

  In the Netherlands, Schiphol Airport is converting one of its parking garages into an electric vehicle rental center. The roofs of the designated buildings will be covered with solar panels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 3:08 p.m.
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  Kia recalls 18,000 Stingers over faulty fuel pump that could cause them to lose power

  A problem affecting the 2018-2021 Kia Stinger is prompting a safety recall in North America. The malfunction, caused by a manufacturing defect, stems from the fuel pump and could cause the vehicle to lose power at highway speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 1:55 p.m.
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  Lexus to transform Madrid's central square into a street art gallery

  Lexus unveils "Extraordinary Street Gallery" in Madrid's Plaza de Colon, created to celebrate the launch of the new LBX. The gallery will be free for the public to attend from October 26 to 29.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 10:47 a.m.
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  Audi opens new 100-million-euro crash test facility at its tech park in Germany

  Audi has opened its new Vehicle Safety Center at its technology park in Ingolstadt, Germany. The facility will allow the automaker to conduct numerous types of crash tests before launching a new model.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 19, 2023, 10:21 a.m.
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  Wards announces 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems for 2023

  10 of the World's best engines is an annual list of the ten "best" automobile engines available on the U.S. market, as selected by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. The list was started in 1994 for the 1995 model year, and has been drawn each year since, and published at the end of the previous model year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 3:58 p.m.
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  Merrell, Jeep create Wrangler-inspired hiking boot

  Jeep has teamed up with Merrell, a brand renowned for its outdoor footwear, to unveil a special edition hiking boot. The collaboration aims to encapsulate the “legendary heritage of both iconic brands.”

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 3:22 p.m.
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  Polestar plans to build luxury premium cars, rather than smaller, cheaper EVs like Tesla's

  Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath has a clear plan. It includes adding content and value, even in the face of higher prices.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 2:39 p.m.
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  Ford to educate new Mustang owners through a series of driving programs

  Ford is rolling out a variety of hands-on driving programs designed specifically for new Mustang owners in the United States. Options range from track days and autocross activities to drifting lessons and beyond. The goal is to provide Mustang owners with essential driving skills to reduce the likelihood of accidents.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 1:35 p.m.
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  Jaguar offers on-demand I-Pace rental service for residents of luxury apartments

  Jaguar is launching an on-demand rental service for the electric I-Pace for residents of two luxury apartment complexes in Manchester and Leeds, UK.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 1:06 p.m.
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  98-year-old man gets back behind the wheel through ‘Young’ Driver program

  As he nears his 100th birthday, Don Mitchell is defying age-related expectations and reviving his love for driving. Approaching the century mark next year, Don proves that age doesn't dictate one's ability to chase dreams, particularly those related to the joy of driving.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 12:40 p.m.
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  Volkswagen to reduce workforce at all-electric Zwickau plant

  Volkswagen is reducing planned staffing levels at its all-electric plant in Zwickau, Germany. The company is also adjusting shift work due to "market conditions."

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 11:50 a.m.
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  Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3 promises all-season performance specifically for North America

  As you know, all-season tires are popular in North America. And Pirelli says it has something to offer in this case, even if you want to maintain maximum performance.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 18, 2023, 10:53 a.m.