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Waymo recalls robotaxis after software flaw leads to flooded roadway incident
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (53+ words) Automotive News Waymo recalls robotaxis after software flaw leads to flooded roadway incident Mazda will lean on China-built EVs and three new hybrids as it cuts its electrification budget and delays its first dedicated battery-electric vehicle until at least 2029....
Dealership service and parts shines, body shops battle to compete
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (57+ words) Automotive News Dealership service and parts shines, body shops battle to compete Women automotive leaders from Toyota, Cox Automotive, Nissan and General Motors urged peers to embrace artificial intelligence tools while maintaining soft skills and mentoring the next generation at…...
Rivian preps variants off affordable R2 EV platform
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (52+ words) Automotive News Rivian preps variants off affordable R2 EV platform U. S. auto sales declined 6. 7 percent in April with imports falling 16 percent. Hybrid sales surged at Toyota, Honda and Hyundai as gasoline prices topped $4 per gallon. Average incentives rose to $3, 141....
Europe's first robotaxi service is underway in Croatia at "1. 99 a ride
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (52+ words) Automotive News Europe's first robotaxi service is underway in Croatia at "1. 99 a ride The 2027 Lexus TZ all-electric three-row crossover delivers 400 hp and a "driving lounge" cabin. The EV debuts as Lexus accelerates its electrification push....
Waymo robotaxis freeze in San Francisco power outage
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (21+ words) Waymo driverless cars froze mid-ride across San Francisco during a power outage that affected 130, 000 customers and disrupted traffic....
Lucid suspends 2026 production guidance after $1 billion first-quarter net loss, Gravity recall
1+ week, 1+ day ago (68+ words) Automotive News Lucid suspends 2026 production guidance after $1 billion first-quarter net loss, Gravity recall Top dealership groups sold more used vehicles in 2025 as new-car prices averaged $52, 000. Van Horn Auto Group leads with a 2. 42 ratio of used vehicles sold for every new…...
Honda to put $15 B Canadian EV investment on ice as it overhauls strategy, Nikkei reports
1+ week, 1+ day ago (70+ words) Automotive News Honda to put $15 B Canadian EV investment on ice as it overhauls strategy, Nikkei reports Top dealership groups sold more used vehicles in 2025 as new-car prices averaged $52, 000. Van Horn Auto Group leads with a 2. 42 ratio of used vehicles…...
Earn our right to exist: How Fords California skunkworks is developing a new kind of EV
1+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) Automotive News "Earn our right to exist: How Fords California skunkworks is developing a new kind of EV Top dealership groups sold more used vehicles in 2025 as new-car prices averaged $52, 000. Van Horn Auto Group leads with a 2. 42 ratio of used…...
Brembo's by-wire braking system enters production for unnamed automaker
1+ week, 1+ day ago (34+ words) Automotive News Brembo's by-wire braking system enters production for unnamed automaker Group 1 is cutting about 5 percent of its U. S. workforce....
Guest commentary: In-car voice AI is the new path to brand loyalty, but most automakers aren't taking advantage
1+ week, 2+ day ago (52+ words) Automotive News Guest commentary: In-car voice AI is the new path to brand loyalty, but most automakers aren't taking advantage Group 1 is cutting about 5 percent of its U. S. workforce....