Autos

International Economics

UK-US Strike Trade Deal Affirming ‘Special Relationship’

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The UK and US announced a “historic” trade deal Thursday that does little to reduce Washington’s overall global trade war.

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Patent Drop

Honda’s Renewable Charging Rewards Could Boost EV Bet

Its recent patent for a renewable energy credit system could create needed incentives to get consumers to pay for pricey EVs.

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Autos

Luxury EV Startups Rivian and Lucid Face a Tough Road

The companies continue to lose massive amounts of money as consumers are turning to cheaper hybrids and traditional gas-powered vehicles.

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Patent Drop

Tesla Patent Gives its Cars Better Situational Awareness

Tesla and other self-driving car firms face both regulatory battles and public perception hurdles.

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Industries

China’s Electric Vehicle Revolution is Complete

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Tesla was a notable absentee from this week’s Shanghai Auto Show, where Volkswagen and other carmakers debuted new offerings.

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Autos

GM Expands Hands-Free Driving Range as Industry Recalls Persist

The company’s Cruise now has double the road for autonomous driving, but many consumers continue to have safety concerns.

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Patent Drop

Baidu’s Data Generation Tech May Sharpen its Self-Driving Reflexes

Baidu’s patent to tune up self-driving cars could help its fleet account for crazy drivers.

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Patent Drop

Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

The lack of charging infrastructure in the US has hurt consumer sentiment towards EVs. Ford may be looking at ways to fix it.

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Hedge Funds

Bill Ackman’s Huge Bet on Hertz May Win a Jackpot if Trade War Drags On

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Hertz’s recent track record leaves much to be desired: the rental-car company lost nearly $2.9 billion last year.

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Patent Drop

Ford Wants to Track Your Test Drive

The automakers recent patent for in-vehicle data tracking and analysis adds to the future of connected vehicles.

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Autos

The Global Auto Industry Is Recentering Around China

Overseas sales of China-made cars hit a record high in 2023, likely outpacing Japan to make China the world’s top exporter.

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Patent Drop

Ford’s Privacy Patent Connects the Car to the Office

Ford may let you take work-from-anywhere even more seriously.

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Autos

General Motors Bears Brunt of New Auto Tariffs

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At home in the US, one of Detroit’s Big Three stood out as vulnerable to a potential trade war: General Motors.

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