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As Cars Get Smarter, Personalization Presents Privacy Problems

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Ford may want to authenticate your face when you get behind the wheel.

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Tesla Rides Higher on Self-Driving Regulation Report

The Trump White House may usher in a big loosening of the rules around cars that can operate without human drivers.

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Ferrari Outraced the Luxury Slump, Tuesday Was a Speed Bump

Ferrari reported improved sales and earnings in the third quarter, extending its streak of outperforming other luxury auto companies.

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Tesla Synthetic Data Patent Could Improve Self-Driving Models

Autonomy has been a part of Tesla’s vision for a long time, with its recent focus on robotaxis doubling down on the market.

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Mercedes-Benz Profits Drop More than 50% in Third Quarter

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Mercedes-Benz is en route to cut costs after profits in the third quarter more than halved year-over-year due to weaker demand in China.

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Lyft Patent Puts Self-Driving Cars to the Test

Despite the steep competition and roadblocks, the company has high hopes for expanding its self-driving services.

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EV Prices Old and New Are Coming Down

Executives believe the market for electric vehicles is about to see a rebound in demand as prices come down.

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Honda Wireless EV Charging Patent Highlights ‘Range Anxiety’ as Adoption Barrier

Charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest hurdles for widespread EV adoption.

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The Biden Administration’s War on Chinese Cars Just Got Bigger

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The Biden administration is introducing a ban on both hardware and software for “connected vehicles” from China and, incidentally, Russia.

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China EVs Stay Strong Despite Domestic, International Headwinds

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A couple of China-based EV giants had good news to share in spite of a weakened consumer at home and fresh tariffs from the EU and Canada.

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RV Having Fun Yet? The Ups and Downs of Camper Economics

In addition to offering mobile headquarters for families on vacation, recreational vehicle sales are a pretty good indicator of the economy.

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The EU’s EV Tariffs Favor Tesla, But Maybe Not Enough

The European Commission on Tuesday solidified new tariffs for electric vehicles imported from China. The actual numbers aren’t harsh.

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GM Makes Cuts to Software Division

GM is cutting over 1,000 workers, equivalent to roughly 1.3% of its total workforce, from its software and services division.

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