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Self-driving tech company Robotic Research lands $228M in first outside funding; Luminar among investors
In discussions with prospective customers, “the question is, ‘How soon can we get vehicles running autonomously,'” Araujo said. “We’re looking…
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This Used Armored Off-Roader Can Be Your Coolest Holiday Purchase
The year-end holidays are coming and for some, it’s that time of the year when purchases are huge. If you’re…
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Enlisted Pilots Operating Global Hawk Drones Could Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
The U.S. Air Force is poised to make a dramatic about-turn on its decision to have enlisted pilots ‘fly’ (it’s…
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Dramatic Video Shows Car In River 50 Yards From Brink Of Niagara Falls
Tragic news today from one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. Shortly before noon local time at Niagara Falls,…
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7 Great Gifts for the Apartment-Dwelling Mechanic
Living in an apartment and owning a car can be a difficult predicament. Ask me how I know. Space is…
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Let’s Get Your Car Juiced and Ready with a New Set of Jumper Cables
Our Methodology These jumper cables were selected using the same rubric I’d use in choosing the right set for a…
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Ford caps F-150 Lightning reservations near 200,000 as production nears
DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday stopped taking reservations for the upcoming F-150 Lightning electric pickup as it prepares…
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New BMW i3 Sedan Makes Early Debut In China As Electric 3 Series
China is home to the world’s largest automotive market, and as such, automakers are keen to have a plethora of…
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Stellantis Banking on $22.5B From In-Car Software Purchases by 2030
Stellantis is joining what seems like every other automaker in targeting revenue from software updates and subscription services—in this specific…
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Tesla pressed by NHTSA on video game feature
WASHINGTON — Expressing concern about distraction-affected vehicle crashes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it is discussing…
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Ford to boost Thailand Ranger/Everest output – Just Auto
Ford reportedly is spending US$900m to upgrade factories in Thailand which build the Ranger pickup truck and Everest SUV. Reuters…
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VW still considering Porsche IPO – reports – Just Auto
Volkswagen is still considering a possible initial public offering of its luxury brand Porsche as a way to fund its…
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VW secures raw materials as part of $34B battery push
Volkswagen has established key partnerships to secure raw materials it needs to realize its ambitious electric-vehicle strategy and close a…
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Widebody Fiat Panda Is Actually A 300-HP Ford Fiesta Rally Car
Raise your hand if you saw this coming because we certainly did not. British company M-Sport, which runs the namesake…
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GM announces casting plant spend – Just Auto
General Motors plans to spend $51m to install equipment at its Bedford, Indiana aluminium die casting foundry to manufacture drive…
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NTT Docomo Unveils New Blade-Free Drone
Credit: Chinnapong/Shutterstock Concept: Japanese telecommunications company NTT Docomo (Docomo) has rolled out a new blade-free and blimp-type drone that can…
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Porsche Classic Welcomes Cayenne With Three Awesome Decal Sets
Remember when Porsche introduced its first-ever SUV in 2002? The launch of the Cayenne was not accepted easily by many…
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Hankook opens workshop in Nürburgring – Just Auto
Hankook’s Europe Technical Centre (ETC) has opened its Nürburgring Workshop in Meuspath in South West Germany, after it started operating…
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Future Luxury BMW Models To Feature Unique, Bold Design: Report
If there’s one aspect in which the German premium trio differs between each other, it’s the design philosophy. More precisely,…
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It’s Time We Square the Best Combination Squares Around
Our Methodology To choose the best combination squares on the market, I employed The Drive’s comprehensive research methodology and evaluated…
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Saudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Patriot Missiles In Its Conflict With The Houthis
For example, other types of ground-based air defense systems, as well as soft-kill systems, are normally only effective against drones…
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It Sounds Like the Toyota Prius Will Get a Fifth Generation in 2022
The Toyota Prius holds a place in the automotive zeitgeist as the hybrid car. Toyota’s pioneering nameplate has served it well…
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U.S. Military Steps Up Planning For Evacuation Operation In Ukraine As Crisis Deepens: Report (Updated)
The Pentagon has been conducting more immediate planning for potential evacuations of U.S. diplomatic personnel and other American nationals from…
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California Small Engine Ban Will Include RV Generators Too
A recently ratified law in California will ban the sale of new, small off-road engines in the state as soon…
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VW said to be exploring potential $100B Porsche IPO to help fund EV, AV shift
HAMBURG — Volkswagen Group is still exploring a possible initial public offering of its luxury brand Porsche as a way…
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has a Max 303-Mile Range: EPA
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks the business, has some incredibly nifty fast-charging features, and comes with a raft of options…
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Toyota to launch EVs in China with BYD blade batteries – Just Auto
BYD blade battery will be used in Chinese Toyota EVs Toyota Motor plans to launch a battery powered, medium segment…
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Fiat Argo, Cronos Earn Dismal Zero-Star Crash Rating From Latin NCAP
The Fiat Argo hatchback and its sedan sibling, the Fiat Cronos, are relatively new to the motoring scene in the…
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BASF to spin off catalysts unit – Just Auto
BASF said it would carve out its mobile emissions catalysts business and spend up to EUR4.5bn on battery materials and…
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The 2022 Jeep Wrangler Is Exclusively a Plug-In Hybrid in Europe
The 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid is available in Europe. Thing is, that’s the only way Europeans can get…
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Bugatti Chiron Dyno Run Is As Epic As It Sounds
Folks, this is big. We’ve seen Bugatti cars hitting the dyno before – including the EB110 and the Veyron, but…
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Stellantis outlines software driven revenue plans – Just Auto
Stellantis announced a software strategy “to deploy next-generation tech platforms, building on existing connected vehicle capabilities to transform how customers…
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Stellantis launches $23 billion software push
MILAN — Stellantis plans to generate around 4 billion euros ($4.5 billion) in additional annual revenues by 2026 and around…
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Renault to axe 300 fewer posts by 2024 – Just Auto
Renault says it will reduce the number of job cuts by more than 300 by 2024 as voluntary departure uptake…
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2023 Audi A4 Avant Makes Spy Photo Debut With Dual Exhaust
With 2022 around the corner and Audi saying 2025 will be the year it’s going to launch the final new…
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Stellantis says partnership with Foxconn will help bring chip supply stability
As part of that strategy, Stellantis will develop three technological platforms, including STLA Brain for electrics/electronics and software, that it…
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2022 Kia Carens Teased With SUV Look Because Minivans Are So Yesterday
When Kia unveiled the Carnival last year, it refrained from calling it a plain ol’ minivan, deciding to go with…
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Widebody Nissan Z GT500 Race Car Will Battle the Acura NSX, Toyota Supra in Super GT
After years and years of waiting, the new Nissan Z is finally here, and now it’s goin’ racin’. After debuting…
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Engage Thrusters: Homemade Jet-Powered Tesla Actually Works
On the first highway test, the Tesla is able to slowly accelerate to 61 mph and hold that speed, rolling…
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2022 Hyundai Tucson XRT Adds ‘Rugged’ Flavor To Edgy SUV
Some people might think XRT sounds like some kind of dirt bike or a side-by-side ORV. Hyundai is keen to…
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Honda S2000 Modern Makeover Needs To Happen Before EVs Take Over
There are many sporty vehicles we’d like to see revived. Any given week you might find a couple of ficitonal…
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There’s Still Hope That the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Will Start Under $100K
The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is such a leap over the already impressive base C8 that it’d come as no…
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The Cheapest Mercedes-AMG Is Dead in the US
The price of entry for Mercedes’ AMG lineup just got a smidge higher because the performance sub-brand’s least expensive model,…
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Mercedes-AMG A35 Retired From The US, Standard A-Class Sedan Remains
That didn’t take long. The Mercedes-AMG A35 leaves the brand’s lineup in the United States for the 2022 model year. It only…
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Finland Chooses F-35 As Its Next Fighter: Report
The F-35A stealth jet looks to have secured Finland’s highly anticipated tender for a new multirole fighter, according to initial…
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The World’s First $3M Bugatti Chiron Dyno Test Was Anything but Easy
There are many ridiculous numbers surrounding the Bugatti Chiron hypercar. For example, it tops out at 260 miles per hour,…
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CLEPA predicts mass European job losses due to EV shift – Just Auto
Analysis undertaken by European automotive suppliers’ association CELPA suggests that over half a million jobs in the supply chain could…
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Cautious optimism on HGV driver shortage – Logistics UK – Just Auto
Logistics UK says there is “cautious optimism” the HGV driver shortage will improve after a challenging few months, which has…
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This Fox-Body Ford Mustang With 700 HP Launches Like A Rocket
At this point in its history, the third-gen Ford Mustang (or Fox body as fans call it) is less of…
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SMMT: Best-ever November for new van registrations despite market volatility | Automotive World
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded the best November in its history, with 31,320 new vans registered according to…
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