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A Mercedes With Autonomous Driving Just Hit the US Market

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Cars with Drive Pilot are only available for sale in California and Nevada, and even there it only works on certain freeways.

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GM Drives to a Big Q1 Profit

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GM said it grew market share across several pickup and SUV models, despite pricing incentives that were “well below” the industry average.

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Struggling EV Maker Fisker Can’t Find a Dance Partner

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The EV startup’s stock fell even further on Monday after news that talks fell through on a potentially company-saving partnership.

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Nikola’s Hydrogen Trucks Hit Production Snags

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A shortage of pressurized fuel tanks and electric batteries has significantly disrupted production.

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Bentley’s Profit Buoyed by Customized Cars

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The British car maker said seven out of 10 customers spent more than $43,000 on customizing their new rides.

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Almost No One Makes a Good Driver Assistance System, Report Says

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An insurance nonprofit found that claims about autonomous driving safety don’t measure up.

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Hyundai’s Cybersecurity Could Protect Self-Driving Cars from Hacks

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The future of the connected car may come with a lot of driver data collection for the sake of personalization.

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Apple’s Auto Patents May Have a Lucrative Road Ahead

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An auto tech patent from Apple highlights that the iPhone maker has tons of vehicle-related intellectual property – and nowhere to use it.

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