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Waymo robotaxis have a new side hustle: Alerting cities about potholes
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (48+ words) Automotive News Waymo robotaxis have a new side hustle: Alerting cities about potholes For some brands that dropped sedans in the rush to more profitable utility vehicles, rising prices and regulatory changes could make them more attractive again....
U. S. used vehicle registrations, Feb. & YTD 2026
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (51+ words) Automotive News U. S. used vehicle registrations, Feb. & YTD 2026 Toyota designed a 36, 000-square-foot experience center in Texas to recruit dealers for its new supercar brand. More than 100 have expressed interest in selling the $200, 000 GR GT....
In-car voice AI shifts from basic commands to personal assistants
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (551+ words) Stop searching. Start knowing. Auto News Answers is our new research tool that delivers fast, verified answers from Automotive News" trusted journalism. Give the tool a try and unlock the future of insight. Say "I"m chilly" to your car,…...
Why BMW, Mercedes are pulling back on eyes-off self-driving in favor of Tesla-style systems
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (182+ words) Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the first two automakers to win approval for so-called eyes-off self-driving systems in Europe, are hitting pause on the technology, citing cost and a lack of consumer interest. Why BMW, Mercedes are pulling back on eyes-off self-driving…...
Why automotive chip suppliers are rushing to invest in this self-driving startup
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (122+ words) AMD, Arm and Qualcomm Ventures are the latest chipmakers to invest in Wayve, which says its "end to end" AI technology can help advanced driving assistance and robotaxis reach the mass market. Why automotive chip suppliers are rushing to invest…...
Daily 5 report for April 15: Ford's Andrew Frick on EREV shift, lessons from the F-150 Lightning, affordable electric trucks and more
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (68+ words) Ford's Andrew Frick defends Lightning, outlines affordable EV truck'Automotive News Daily 5 report for April 15: Ford's Andrew Frick on EREV shift, lessons from the F-150 Lightning, affordable electric trucks and more Two-thirds of the 2026 Automotive News top 150 dealership groups based on new-vehicle…...
Lucid names outside CEO, secures $750 million from Uber and Saudi investment fund
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (60+ words) Automotive News Lucid names outside CEO, secures $750 million from Uber and Saudi investment fund Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store than most national chains when Automotive News' top 150 list of dealerships was examined…...
New Nissan Juke for Europe gets EV-only drivetrain, steps up to compact segment
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (146+ words) Nissan is expanding its BEV lineup in Europe. The electric Juke will join the Leaf, Ariya, Renault-based Micra small hatchback, and a minicar derived from the Renault Twingo. New Nissan Juke for Europe gets EV-only drivetrain, steps up to compact…...
Cars. com cuts 11% of workforce as new CEO streamlines operations
1+ week, 3+ day ago (49+ words) Automotive News Cars. com cuts 11% of workforce as new CEO streamlines operations Chinese automakers are launching premium brands targeting Europe and Latin America. Some have shown interest in the U. S. market despite hefty tariffs and technology scrutiny....
Volvo CEO search takes shape as Samuelsson's exit nears
1+ week, 3+ day ago (43+ words) Automotive News Volvo CEO search takes shape as Samuelsson's exit nears Kia plans to sell 90, 000 pickups a year in North America and claim 7 percent of the midsize pickup segment by 2034....