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Artificial intelligence (AI) will reshape the way humans access and interact with mobility, and CES 2025 was all about the roadmap to this new paradigm. The yearly event, a barometer of technology trends, is sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association. The theme of this year’s show is ‘Dive in to the future’, and for automotive […]
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In late 2024, Volkswagen announced it would have to undertake a major restructuring owing to its worsening financial position. For the first time, the automaker said it would have to close factories in Germany. Interestingly, other than the already planned closure of its Audi Brussels plant, no other Group factories outside Germany were reportedly targeted
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Competition for the affordable electric vehicle (EV) segment is warming up. On 10 January 2025, Hyundai Motor announced it would introduce its most affordable model—the Hyundai Inster—to the Japanese market. Starting at JP¥2.85m (US$18,025), the vehicle will mark the lowest entry price for any compact EV in Japan. Prior to the announcement, the most affordable
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Shortly after posting its first annual sales decline in years, Tesla has produced a new version of the Model Y for the Chinese market. By Will Girling The post Tesla facelifts Model Y in bid to sustain China’s interest appeared first on Automotive World. Source link
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Initial enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs) has not played out as expected, at least on a global level. Nearly 14 million EVs were sold around the world in 2023, a notable 35% year-on-year increase but a decided slowdown from the 55% recorded in 2022 and the 121% jump in 2021. Automakers are not taking it
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Mazda unveiled the all-new Mazda6e at Brussels Motor Show today. This fast-charging 5-door hatchback is the latest fully electric addition to Mazda’s lineup. Performance and Range to Suit Drivers’ Needs The Mazda6e offers two powertrain options to match different driving preferences. The Mazda6e1 is equipped with a 68.8 kWh battery providing a range of up to 479
In March 2024, Nissan and Honda announced they would collaborate on software, autonomous driving, and vehicle connectivity. Later in the year, this was solidified in a formal memorandum. Then, with red ink all over its finances, Nissan announced it would cut 20% of its production capacity and 9,000 jobs, although it did not plan to
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First-Ever Mustang RTR expands the Mustang performance portfolio, combining Mustang Dark Horse hardware, RTR styling, and lessons learned from multiple Formula Drift Championships to create the most exciting Mustang EcoBoost ever Ford today previewed the second new Mustang performance model in two years ahead of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show with a dynamic demonstration of
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Mustang GTD Spirit of America honors America’s spirit of ingenuity and perseverance and 60 years of Mustang achievement, from its first win at the 1964 Tour de France to becoming the first car from an American brand to lap the famed Nürburgring in less than 7 minutes In 1962, a small team set out to
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Volvo Group expounded its vision for the future of commercial transport during its 8 January keynote at CES 2025, placing fossil fuel-free and digital technologies at the very centre of its transformation agenda. Before welcoming a range of co-speakers onstage, Chief Executive Martin Lundstedt made two key predictions. First, global commercial road freight volumes will
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