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With Too Many EVs, Chinese Carmakers Look to Foreign Markets

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Demand has been slowing domestically, so Chinese companies are looking abroad to keep sales growing.

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GM Expands Hands-Free Driving Range as Industry Recalls Persist

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

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

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

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Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

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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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Toyota Dines Out on Excess Hybrid Demand

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The automaker posted a record quarterly profit after leaning into the idea that not all consumers are ready for EVs.

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Ford Wants to Track Your Test Drive

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

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The Global Auto Industry Is Recentering Around China

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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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Ford’s Privacy Patent Connects the Car to the Office

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

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