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- Reuters
Exclusive-China's Chery assembles cars in Russian plants vacated by Western rivals
Chinese carmaker Chery has started assembling cars in Russia for sale in the country at three factories vacated by Western rivals including Volkswagen and Mercedes, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Chinese carmakers have grabbed more than half of Russia's car market in terms of sales since most Western counterparts abandoned the country following Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Now, they are extending their reach to account for more of Russia's domestic production, too, highlighting how Beijing is playing a more influential role in Russia's changing manufacturing landscape and economy since the invasion.
- Reuters
Shift to EV-only future would spell job losses, Toyota chairman warns
A shift to an electric vehicle-only future would lead to job losses among those who have been working on engine-related technologies, including at the many suppliers in the sector, Toyota Motor's chairman said on Thursday. "If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people's jobs would be lost," he said, adding he liked gasoline vehicles. Toyota, the world's biggest automaker by sales, has been more cautious in its approach to EVs than other makers.
- GOBankingRates
In Less Than a Year, You’ll Regret Not Having Bought These 7 Japanese Cars
Japan is known for being one of the major countries to manufacture and export cars all over the world. Learn More: 9 Best and Affordable Cars for High Mileage Adventures Read Next: 3 Things You Must...
- Reuters
France plans to cut assistance for EV purchases by third, toughen penalties on some vehicles
"Thanks to the economy of scale and to progress on batteries, the cost of electric vehicles has gone down and their share of total vehicles sold has increased, reducing the need for subsidies," said the finance ministry. "Assistance for the purchase of clean vehicles will decrease to 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) in 2025," the ministry said, adding: "It will prioritise financing for the most modest households." Currently, 1.5 billion euros ($1.64 billion) is allocated to the programme, which provides for a bonus of up to 7,000 euros ($7,634.20) for an electric vehicle and financing for leasing, which allows lower-income households to access an electric vehicle starting at 100 euros ($109.06) per month.
- Robb Report
Honda Is Testing Out a Manual Transmission for Its EVs
The Japanese automaker has changed its mind about the feature over the last two years.
- TechCrunch
Tesla Robotaxi event: How to watch the reveal live
Tesla loves to put on a show, and Thursday’s Robotaxi reveal might just be the flashiest of them all. The electric vehicle maker is slated to unveil its much-hyped Robotaxi vehicle at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie studio in Burbank, California. Tesla will livestream the "We, Robot" event on X, which Elon Musk owns.
- South China Morning Post
Xpeng bets on Eagle Eye technology to enhance autonomous driving in new P7+ sedan
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has embarked on a new camera-based technology to enhance autonomous driving, fitting it into the P7+ sedan that it plans to launch in the local market starting next month. Its new self-driving system fitted with Eagle Eye hardware and software has proven to be more accurate in information collection, according to He Xiaopeng, founder and CEO of the carmaker. The technology can enhance the autonomous capability of the P7+, a fully-electric sedan to rival
- Reuters
Tesla gambles on ‘black box’ AI tech for robotaxis
(Reuters) -Tesla aims to stun investors Thursday night with its long-awaited “robotaxi unveil," a potential milestone after a decade of Elon Musk’s unfulfilled promises to deliver self-driving vehicles. Convincing regulators and passengers of the vehicle’s safety could prove much harder and take much longer — while its main competitors, such as Alphabet’s Waymo, expand robotaxi fleets they're already operating in select cities today. Tesla has to date pursued a different technological path than all of its major self-driving rivals - one with potentially higher rewards but also higher risks to both its business and its passengers, according to Reuters interviews with more than a dozen executives, consultants and academics specializing in self-driving technology and three former Tesla autonomous-vehicle engineers.
- Associated Press Finance
Edmunds electric truck face-off: Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Tesla Cybertruck
The Ford F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck are two intriguing options for someone thinking about buying an electric pickup truck. The Lightning looks and drives much like a traditional gas-powered F-150. The Cybertruck, in contrast, looks like nothing else and ignores convention with its stainless steel body and square-shaped steering wheel.
- GuruFocus.com
General Motors Shows Interest To Hybrid Again
CEO Barra promising GM's investors that their EV line will be profitable again
- GOBankingRates
5 Cars To Stay Away From If You’re Middle Class
With a presidential election looming and price tags seemingly skyrocketing, it's safe to say that these are uncertain economic times, especially as it pertains to buying a new car on a middle-class...
- Cosmo
JLo is *so* naked posing topless in leopard print knickers and XL necklace
Jennifer Lopez posed for Interview magazine in maybe her most naked photoshoot ever going topless, wearing animal print bikinis, thigh-high boots & XL necklaces
- The Telegraph
Iran has proved it can breach the world’s greatest air defence system. What comes next could be devastating
The world watched helplessly as a missile barrage from Iran came raining down over Israel with less than 15 minutes’ warning.
- People
Man Allegedly Held Wife, 7 Children and Mother-in-Law Captive for 20 Years, Sexually Abusing Several of Them
One of the suspect's daughters escaped their home and reported him to police, per local authorities
- People
Bride and Groom Saddened Over 'Gale-Force Winds' on Their Wedding Day —Until They See the Photos
As it turned out, the blustery weather was the magical ingredient that created some stunning images on their big day
- The Telegraph
Body of American diver found inside shark
Parts of a woman’s body have been found inside the stomach of a Tiger shark two weeks after she disappeared in Indonesia.
- The Hill
Democrats start to hit the panic button
Democrats’ nerves are at an all-time high. Two months ago — even a month ago — they were feeling bullish about Vice President Harris’s prospects of defeating former President Trump. But now, with less than a month to go until Election Day, they’re increasingly worried about a number of issues plaguing the Democratic nominee’s campaign. On…
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag 'sack decision made' as Manchester United meeting begins
Beleaguered Dutchman flies out on holiday as club chiefs discuss his future
- The Guardian
People run for cover as Iran launches wave of missiles towards Israel
Iran has launched a wave of missiles at Israel hours after White House officials warned Tehran was 'imminently' planning to attack. Guardian reporters in Jerusalem witnessed dozen of missiles flying overhead towards Israel's main coastal cities in a huge attack not long after 7.30pm. While some interceptions could be heard over Jerusalem, missiles flew over Tel Aviv and in some cases caused explosions in the city. Tehran had vowed retaliation against Israel for a series of attacks against Iran and the militias it backs across the Middle East, including Hezbollah. In a statement shortly after the attack, the Israeli military vowed there would be consequences for Iran.
- Sky News
New Zealand's defence minister hits out at 'armchair admirals' criticising female captain of sunk ship HMNZS Manawanui
New Zealand's defence minister has hit out at "armchair admirals" who have criticised the female captain of one of the country's naval ships that sank last week. HMNZS Manawanui, a specialist diving and ocean imaging ship, got into difficulties off the Samoan island of Upolu while surveying a reef on Saturday night, local time. All 75 people on board escaped on lifeboats and were rescued early on Sunday, New Zealand's Defence Force said.