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Trump says he would be OK with China building cars in the U.S.

U.S. automakers have urged Trump, who is due to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this month, not to allow Chinese automakers access to the U.S. market.
Aerial view of new BYD electric cars.
Aerial view of new BYD electric cars.
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Tesla Cybercab draws concern from Texas fire department over lack of steering wheel

Firefighters were trained to move the robotaxi with its touchscreen. One captain says it’s “not the silver bullet” and wants federal standards.
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A Tesla Cybercab
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Tesla warns emergency responders it may need to push stalled Cybercabs

Tesla’s emergency guidance warns that pushing the robotaxis incorrectly risks electric shock and overheating the motor.
Tesla Cybercab
Tesla Cybercab
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Asleep at the wheel: More Tesla owners are choosing to nap while their cars drive

Tesla owners are becoming more brazen about their willingness to shut their eyes and take a nap while the software inside their car handles the driving.

Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%

Canada is the third-largest source of U.S. imports, with more than $380 billion worth of goods brought over the border last year.
A workers welds vehicle doors at the General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, in 2021.
A workers welds vehicle doors at the General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, in 2021.
89d ago
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Another crash and more grief as questions swirl around Tesla’s self-driving tech

Lawyers and the families of victims of fatal Tesla Autopilot crashes told NBC News they take issue with how Elon Musk markets the technology.
Tesla crash.
Tesla crash.
93d ago

Ford to recall more than 740,000 vehicles over park system issue

The recall affects certain Navigator, Expedition, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and F-150 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A Ford logo in the center of the rim of a wheel
A Ford logo in the center of the rim of a wheel
100d ago

One person killed after Tesla on autopilot crashes through Texas home

Martha Avila, 76, was airlifted to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead, the sheriff’s office said.
Tesla Crashes Through Katy House.
Tesla Crashes Through Katy House.
102d ago

Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault

The Austrian-Canadian billionaire, 93, was accused of incidents involving seven complainants and pleaded not guilty to 12 charges.
Frank stronach, outside a courthouse.
Frank stronach, outside a courthouse.
107d ago

On Uber and Lyft, different prices for the same ride raise questions about fares

A Consumer Reports investigation found prices could vary for the same route and time. The companies deny engaging in “surveillance pricing.”
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Lyft Ahead Of Earnings Figures
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What will it take for America to win the EV race against China? GM CEO Mary Barra weighs in

More than just great cars will be needed for Detroit to compete against subsidized Chinese EV makers, said the CEO of America’s top-selling automaker.
Mary Barra.
Mary Barra.