Drought hits Taiwan drive to plug global chip shortage
Taiwan's drive to plug a global shortage of microchips has hit a snag—a lack of water for its foundries caused by a drought.
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New or used? Either way, price hikes squeeze US auto buyers
The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America's auto industry—a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many.
Feb 23, 2021
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Study of auto recalls shows carmakers delay announcements until they 'hide in the herd'
Automotive recalls are occurring at record levels, but seem to be announced after inexplicable delays. A research study of 48 years of auto recalls announced in the United States finds carmakers frequently wait to make their ...
Feb 22, 2021
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'Perfect storm': phones, consoles could get pricier as chip crisis bites
Prices of popular gadgets such as PlayStations and iPhones could rise because of microchip shortages caused by a "perfect storm" of coronavirus-driven demand, supply chain disruptions and trade war stockpiling, experts warn.
Feb 18, 2021
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Toyota says Q3 net profit soared, hikes full-year outlook
Toyota said Wednesday that net profit soared 50 percent in the third quarter and upgraded its full-year forecasts as the global auto industry gradually recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
Feb 10, 2021
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Biden's auto dilemma: How hard to push for electric cars?
After four years of bitter fighting, California and the federal government agree they need to set ambitious climate goals, and major automakers are increasingly betting that the future of their business lies with electric ...
Feb 09, 2021
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Electric carmaker Tesla invests $1.5 bn in bitcoin
Tesla helped push bitcoin to an all-time high Monday after the carmaker announced a $1.5 billion investment in the digital money and plans to accept the cryptocurrency from customers buying its electric vehicles.
Feb 08, 2021
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Ford to speed up push to electric autos, digitization
Ford announced Thursday a dramatic acceleration of its investment push into electric autos and signaled deepening collaborations with technology giants on the increased digitization of driving.
Feb 04, 2021
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Toyota overtakes Volkswagen as top-selling global auto maker
Japan's Toyota reclaimed the title of world's top-selling automaker in 2020, according to data released by the firm on Thursday, pushing Volkswagen into second place for the first time in five years.
Jan 28, 2021
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The world is dangerously dependent on Taiwan for semiconductors
As China pushes the world to avoid official dealings with Taiwan, leaders across the globe are realizing just how dependent they've become on the island democracy.
Jan 27, 2021
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