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GM's $787 million Canada plan calls for EV600 output start in November, Equinox end in 2023
GM is eager to begin assembly of the EV600 as part of its new BrightDrop commercial EV business, which was unveiled during CES last week. FedEx Express will be the first customer for the electric van, with GM planning to build 500 units.
Why Waymo boss says ‘self-driving' needs to go
"Self-driving" terminology should evolve, says John Krafcik: "Language really does matter."
In 14-brand Stellantis, who will make the cut?
PSA and FCA are each contributing seven brands to the new company, which will need to figure out what still works in North America beyond Jeep and Ram.
When the chips are down: Big Tech’s needs put dent in car output
The auto industry and the global electronics world are tussling for microchips as the pandemic strains the supply chain.
Ford delays some Mustang Mach-E deliveries up to 8 weeks
The automaker is holding onto "several hundred" Mustang Mach-E crossovers to perform additional quality checks that could delay delivery to customers in the U.S. and Canada by up to 8 weeks.
Ford ads stress unity following Capitol riot
The spots, called "Builders," debut Saturday during college basketball on Fox and are the latest in Ford's "Built for America" series of commercials that began in 2020.
Fiat Chrysler and PSA complete merger to become Stellantis
Analysts and investors are turning their focus to how the merged company plans to address the huge challenges facing the group – from excess production capacity to a poor performance in China.
Coming to the U.S.: Mazda EV with rotary backup
Mazda has given the greenlight to sell the subcompact MX-30 crossover in the U.S. sometime in the future as both an EV and a hybrid with a rotary engine.
CarMax sees longer return policy as its next trend
The nation's largest used-vehicle retailer sees its new return policy as an added layer of comfort for the increasing number of big-ticket shoppers online.
Hot topics at virtual CES: AVs, air taxis and drones
The tech expo came without many of the bells and whistles that typically make it overwhelming and great. Still, the all-digital show featured discussions on electrification, automated vehicles, the opportunities of air mobility and more. Here are highlights.