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Fatal Xiaomi crash raises questions about assisted driving tech in China
Chinese EV maker Xiaomi said it would cooperate with a police investigation into a fatal crash involving one of its cars which had been in autonomous mode just before the accident.
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GM leads first quarter US auto sales as tariffs loom
General Motors led US vehicle sales in the first quarter, according to company reports Tuesday, as the industry braces for President Donald Trump's incoming tariffs this week.
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Charging electric vehicles 5x faster in subfreezing temps
A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Automotive
NYC speed cameras take six months to change driver behavior, effects vary by neighborhood
New York City's automated speed cameras reduced traffic crashes by 14% and decreased speeding violations by 75% over time, according to research from NYU Tandon's C2SMARTER published in Transportation Research Interdisciplinary ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Automotive
Tesla sales tumble in Europe in the first quarter
Tesla sales kept falling in March in many European markets as it suffered from a double blow of boycotts against the policies of its founder Elon Musk and an aging model lineup.
Apr 1, 2025
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Automotive
Ford's US auto sales dip in first quarter as tariffs loom
Auto giant Ford reported a slight drop in first quarter US sales Tuesday, while investors await details of President Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs this week and assess the effects of duties on major carmakers.
Apr 1, 2025
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Automotive
French prosecutors demand Volkswagen face fresh Dieselgate trial
Prosecutors in Paris have called for German carmaker Volkswagen to face justice in France to compensate French consumers over the Dieselgate emissions fraud scandal, according to a court filing seen by AFP on Tuesday.
Apr 1, 2025
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Automotive
Carmakers face doubts and jolts over US tariffs
Raise prices or cut into their margins, open or close factories: carmakers must soon make major decisions as the United States imposes stiff tariffs on imported vehicles.
Apr 1, 2025
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Business
Efficient spare parts delivery model promises cost and emission reductions
A distribution model designed to streamline spare parts delivery to roadside assistance vehicles could cut costs in half, according to work published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics.
Mar 31, 2025
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Automotive
Renault and Nissan shift gears on alliance
Renault and Nissan said Monday they had revised their partnership to allow for a reduction in their cross-shareholdings and other measures that would help the financially troubled Japanese carmaker.
Mar 31, 2025
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Automotive
Research reveals the problem with self-driving cars and traffic laws
Self-driving vehicles are becoming more commonplace on our roads but the traffic legislation keeping them in check is not up to speed, according to new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Mar 28, 2025
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Business
Tesla troubles: Speed bump or early signs of impending crash?
Tesla, the Elon Musk-run auto company, has had a turbulent time recently, fueled by its chief executive's close ties to Donald Trump and increased electric vehicle competition.
Mar 27, 2025
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Automotive
UK town motors on as historic Vauxhall plant to shut
At regular intervals, vehicle transporters exited the front gates of the historic Vauxhall plant in the English town of Luton, loaded with white electric vans straight off the assembly line.
Mar 27, 2025
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Automotive
Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream
Elon Musk's controversial political views and actions have sparked an exodus from X (formerly Twitter), his social media platform, and mass protests against his car company, Tesla. Dealerships in the US and beyond have experienced ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Automotive
Nissan's new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround
The chief-executive-to-be at money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is determined to speed up decision-making to come up with models that say Nissan—and really sell.
Mar 26, 2025
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Engineering
New geometric design of material provides safer bicycle helmet
By using new geometric shapes in shock-absorbing material, researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Isfahan have developed a bicycle helmet that provides better protection against head injuries. The material absorbs ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Automotive
AI camera tech promises affordable self-driving cars
AI-powered camera technology developed by Australian Catholic University will enable cars to react faster than an Olympic sprinter, see in 3D, and make autonomous driving safer and more affordable.
Mar 25, 2025
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Business
Tesla sales sink by nearly half in Europe
Tesla sales plunged in the European Union in the first two months of the year, auto industry figures showed Tuesday, as Elon Musk's politics and aging models may be turning consumers away.
Mar 25, 2025
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Consumer & Gadgets
E-scooter crashes mainly caused by reckless driving, study shows
Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a group being some of the largest risk factors. Researchers are also concerned about riders who deliberately ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Automotive
Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to Washington in 2026
Waymo on Tuesday added Washington to its pioneering robotaxi service's steadily expanding list of U.S. markets, although passengers will have to wait until next year until they can take a driverless ride around the nation's ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Business
Chinese EV giant BYD surpasses rival Tesla with record 2024 revenue
Chinese carmaker BYD saw a surge in revenue last year, a stock filing showed Monday, surpassing the $100 billion mark and beating rival Tesla as the electric vehicle giant accelerates its overseas expansion.
Mar 24, 2025
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Engineering
Researchers using lidar and AI to advance transportation engineering and safety
University of Missouri researchers are using advanced technology to enhance the safety of the nation's roads. This approach, focused on the most vulnerable road users—pedestrians and cyclists—could be used to help improve ...
Mar 24, 2025
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