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Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still Be: In an investigative report into crashes and deaths associated with Tesla Autopilot ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.
- The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.
- Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.
- The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
Tesla to cut 14,000 jobs as Elon Musk aims to make carmaker ‘lean and hungry’: Billionaire says ‘there is nothing I hate more’ than cutting staff as more than ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/15/tesla-cut-jobs-elon-musk-staff
The Cybertruck is turning into a complete disaster for Tesla: Recalls due to stuck accelerator pedals, weak demand - and you should not wash it in direct ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000217168/der-cybertruck-entwickelt-sich-fuer-tesla-zum-kompletten-desaster
Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies
- Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.
- Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.
- Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.
- Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.
Ford Doesn’t Have a Ferrari Division, but Ford Pro Could Be a Stock Catalyst
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Tesla, GM, and Ford Have Had Quite a Week. All the Numbers That Matter.: Tesla ended the quarter with less than 50% BEV market share in the U.S ...
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Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal, NHTSA says: Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-recall-3878-cybertrucks-nhtsa-says-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Ford (F) Earnings Beat Estimates on Work Truck Sales: Ford Motor Co., rapidly retooling its electric vehicle strategy in a decelerating market for plug-ins ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/ford-beats-sales-profit-estimates-amid-ev-strategy-overhaul
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Is Fixing His Strategic Mistake—in the Nick of Time: Tesla’s earnings show that EVs aren’t dead yet. The industry is just on the other side ...
barrons.com/articles/tesla-gm-ford-model-2-ev-earnings-strategy-87d9677f
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Tesla cuts Full Self Driving cost by 1/3 ahead of earnings call: With the Model 2 cancelled, FSD is more important to Tesla than ever.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-cuts-the-price-of-full-self-driving-option-from-12000-to-8000/
Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in Texas factory, notice shows: Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, the electric vehicle maker said ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-lay-off-nearly-2700-employees-texas-factory-notice-shows-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Tesla to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Employees in Texas Factory
- Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, as indicated in a notification.
- The layoff was done under the WARN Act, a U.S. labor law requiring companies with 100+ employees to notify ahead of planned closings or mass layoffs.
- Tesla announced that the layoffs will begin on June 14, amidst falling sales and an escalating price war.
- The global job cuts include 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, as part of another round of layoffs cutting over 10% of jobs.
BYD’s Push Into Electric SUVs and Premium Cars Is a Threat to More Than Just Tesla
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Toyota Prius Recalled Because the Rear Doors May Open When the Car Is in Motion: 2023-24 Prius hybrids and Prius Prime PHEVs are under recall. Water can ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/toyota-prius-recall-rear-doors-may-open-when-car-in-motion-a3801485577/
Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold: Ford’s electric vehicle unit reported that losses soared in the first quarter to $1 ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/business/ford-earnings-ev-losses/
Driver arrested over multi-vehicle accident in Tampines that killed two people: SINGAPORE: A 42-year-old car driver has been arrested for dangerous driving ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tampines-accident-driver-arrested-two-killed-4284941
Tesla shares drop on price cuts in run-up to earnings: Tesla fell more than 3% in premarket trade on Monday, as its latest global price cuts fanned Wall Street ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-shares-drop-price-cuts-run-up-earnings-2024-04-22/
The Tesla Cybertruck Has Had a Rough Start. Now Production Is Halted.: Tesla seems to have run into a problem producing its newest model, its oddly-shaped pickup ...
barrons.com/articles/tesla-cybertruck-production-halted-ac750c17
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Feds expand investigation into Honda’s automatic emergency braking system: 3 million Honda Accords and CR-Vs are fitted with Collision Mitigation Braking System.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/feds-expand-investigation-into-hondas-automatic-emergency-braking-system/
The UAW-Volkswagen Unionization Vote Ends Today. It Matters for Ford, GM.
barrons.com/articles/uaw-volkswagen-unionization-vote-172e3498
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Central Pa. beer wholesaler prepares to roll out electric freight trucks: The company will acquire eight electric vehicle freight tractors to permanently replace ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/wilsbach-distributors-goes-electric-with-its-freight-trucks-shows-off-high-tech-facility.html
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks due to faulty accelerator pedal that can get stuck: The NHTSA said the trapped accelerator pedal can cause the vehicle to accelerate ...
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/19/tesla-cybertruck-recall-accelerator-pedal/73383894007/
Michigan Central Station hiring 60 ambassadors for opening weekend, summer: Michigan Central station is hiring 60 welcome ambassadors to help host the crowds for ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/04/24/michigan-central-hiring-ambassadors-jobs/73438164007/
2 children dead, 15 people injured after vehicle crashes into building holding child's birthday party
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
Genesis Recalls More Vehicles That May Lose Power While Driving: Genesis is recalling over 31,000 additional GV70 and GV80 SUVs and G80 and G90 sedans from the ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/genesis-recalls-more-cars-suvs-for-stalling-risk-a4737773112/
Tesla recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because accelerator pedal can get stuck: Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 of its 2024 Cybertrucks after it discovered ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/19/tesla-cybertruck-recall/
Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range: Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL on Thursday unveiled a lithium iron ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-ev-battery-maker-catl-unveils-lfp-battery-with-1000-km-range-2024-04-25/
The NHTSA Is Now Involved In the Tesla Cybertruck's Stuck Throttle Fiasco: The heavy, powerful Tesla Cybertruck may be prone to unintended acceleration ...
thedrive.com/news/the-nhtsa-is-now-involved-in-the-tesla-cybertrucks-stuck-throttle-fiasco
Ford recalling 450K vehicles over drive power loss: Ford will issue a recall of an estimated 456,565 vehicles because of a low battery issue that can result in ...
thehill.com/policy/transportation/4599479-ford-recalls-450k-vehicles-drive-power-loss/
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles in US for issue that could affect battery, NHTSA says
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/17/ford-recall-bronco-sport-maverick/73352450007/
US opens probe into 3,322 GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over loss of brake assist: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it has ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-probe-into-over-3300-gm-cadillac-lyriq-vehicles-over-loss-brake-assist-2024-04-15/
Ford Motor: P/E Is A Poor Indicator Of Cyclical Low: Ford's low P/E ratio of 6.5x is not the best indicator. The main reasons for my bull considerations are ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684680-ford-motor-pe-is-a-poor-indicator-of-cyclical-low
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Hertz is ditching even more electric cars: The rental car company has been selling off EVs in droves after saying it would order 100,000 Teslas in 2021
qz.com/hertz-ev-sales-tesla-rental-cars-1851438100
Cybertruck owner video claiming stuck pedal gets attention of regulators: After a Cybertruck owner's video saying his accelerator pedal got stuck went viral ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-cybertruck-owners-video-stuck-pedal-accelerator-attention-safety-regulators-2024-4
Bentley’s New Mulliner Will Have Its Most Powerful W-12 Engine Ever: Bentley has announced that its third coachbuilt Mulliner model will be one of its final ...
robbreport.com/motors/cars/bentleys-next-coachbuilt-model-among-final-w-12s-1235596348/
Tesla's Robotaxi Plans Face Major Challenges: Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk's plan to launch a robotaxi service brings potential profitability ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683452-tesla-robotaxi-plans-face-major-challenges
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Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries: Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-stops-cybertruck-deliveries-accelerator-pedal-may-be-to-blame/
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertruck: Pedal Safety Issues
- The Tesla Cybertruck has faced criticism for various issues, but now a serious safety concern with the accelerator pedal has led to the temporary halt of deliveries.
- A video and reports show that the pedal cover can come loose and jam, causing unintended acceleration even when the foot is not on the pedal.
- Deliveries have been halted, appointments rescheduled and canceled as Tesla investigates acceleration issues. A regulatory investigation looms over the company, potentially requiring a recall of all trucks.
- Some drivers have attempted to manually remove the pedal cover, indicating a potentially serious safety issue that cannot be resolved through software.
US auto sector 'whipsawed' by politicians, Ford chairman says: The U.S. auto industry needs regulatory certainty from politicians in Washington and the back and ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-auto-sector-whipsawed-by-politicians-ford-chairman-says-2024-04-17/
Large Fund Bets Big on Groceries in the Face of Persistent Inflation: Alaska Permanent, the largest U.S. state wealth fund, just tripled investments in Walmart ...
barrons.com/articles/groceries-inflation-walmart-kroger-ford-aa705f60
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Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
Volkswagen Workers Vote ‘Yes’ to a Union. What That Means for GM and Ford.: Volkswagen employees in Tennessee agree to be represented by the United Auto Workers.
barrons.com/articles/volkswagen-union-vote-172e3498
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Ford F-250 King Ranch Truck Review: It's Not for Cybertruck Fans: The $95,000 Super Duty diesel pickup is a tough, reliable workhorse inspired by the Old ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/ford-f-250-king-ranch-truck-review-it-s-not-for-cybertruck-fans
Ford is slashing prices on its electric F-150 Lightning: Ford has cut up to $5,500 off certain models of F-150 Lightning as it looks to reignite sales of the ...
qz.com/ford-f150-lightning-ev-price-cuts-1851408712
Woman starts Tesla update in the blazing sun and is then trapped: Cars get very hot in summer. A young woman from the USA had to experience this for herself ...
stern.de/auto/frau-startet-tesla-update-in-der-prallen-sonne-und-ist-danach-gefangen-34628428.html
Video shows 100mph drunk-driver Miley Connors who had child in car: A police officer said it was "one of the worst pieces of driving I have ever seen".
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Quick Glance: Child Endangered: Driver Speeds at 100mph on Hard Shoulder
- A reckless driver accelerated to over 100mph on the hard shoulder, causing an accident and then exiting the vehicle to urinate as his child fled the car.
- Miley Connors, 37, drove down the M40 in December 2021 in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV, a pursuit described by the police as the worst they had ever seen.
- Numerous calls were made to emergency services after other terrified drivers witnessed Connors driving on the motorway in Warwickshire.
- He then moved into Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, maneuvering in and out of traffic at high speed.
Ford recall on Broncos, Escapes over fuel leak, engine fire risk prompt feds to open probe
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/12/ford-recall-bronco-escape-fuel-leak-probe/73299991007/
Ben Gvir lightly hurt, taken to hospital as car flips after collision; witness says he ran a red light
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ben-gvir-lightly-hurt-taken-to-hospital-as-car-flips-after-collision-witness-says-he-ran-a-red-light/
Six taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on PIE: The multi-car crash followed another multi-vehicle tragedy in Tampines earlier in the day.
straitstimes.com/singapore/six-taken-to-hospital-after-multi-vehicle-accident-on-pie
Tesla notifies thousands in Texas and California of impending layoffs: Tesla let thousands of employees in two states — California and Texas — know it will be ...
foxbusiness.com/technology/tesla-notifies-thousands-texas-california-impending-layoffs
Ford’s Earnings Were Strong. What Wall Street Is Saying.: Ford reported first quarter numbers Wednesday evening. Now Wall Street is weighing in.
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UAW scores historic landslide victory to unionize the first foreign automaker in the US
freep.com/story/money/cars/2024/04/19/results-uaw-union-vote-volkswagen-chattanooga-tennessee/73374618007/
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
Tesla Announces Steep Employee Cuts Amid Revenue Drop: Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is laying off more than 6,000 employees after reporting a 9% drop in ...
huffpost.com/entry/tesla-layoffs-california-texas_n_66282c39e4b096c7bac6847b
Ford's recall of 43,000 SUVs is being probed by the feds: Gasoline can leak out of the SUVs' fuel injectors onto hot surfaces, increasing the risk of fires
qz.com/ford-bronco-sport-escape-suv-recall-probe-nhtsa-1851406297
Sharjah offers free vehicle damage certificate for residents affected by rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-free-damage-certificate-offered-now-for-affected-residents
Tesla to lay off more than 3,000 employees in California, notices show: Tesla is set to cut 3,332 jobs in California, the electric-vehicle maker said in multiple ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-lay-off-more-than-3000-employees-california-notices-show-2024-04-23/
Ford, GM Stock Price Targets Are Rising. Wall Street Trims Tesla Stock.
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Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won't fix leaks
apnews.com/article/ford-recall-engine-compartment-fire-fuel-leak-a002bb4d939d59cab10136abbc471fbd
Quick Glance: Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs due to gas leaks
- Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires, without fixing the fuel leaks.
- The recall covers certain Bronco Sport SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years, as well as Escape SUVs from 2022 with 1.5-liter engines.
- Dealers will install a tube to let gasoline flow away from hot surfaces and update engine control software to detect a pressure drop in the fuel injection system.
- Ford will extend warranty coverage for cracked fuel injectors and provide replacements for owners who experience the issue.
SMRT bus driver, 58, dies after crashing vehicle into tree in Woodlands: No commuters were on board at the time of the accident.
straitstimes.com/singapore/smrt-bus-driver-58-dies-after-crashing-vehicle-into-tree-in-woodlands
The tragedy which took the lives of 10 students: Samad Al Shan: Ten students aged between 10 and 15 years old died when their vehicle was washed away in a ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152370/oman/weather/the-tragedy-which-took-the-lives-of-10-students
Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving may enter China very soon: Tesla chief Elon Musk on Saturday said the electric-vehicle (EV) maker may make Full Self-Driving ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/musk-says-teslas-full-self-driving-may-enter-china-very-soon-2024-04-20/
Tesla’s net income drops 55% in first quarter amid falling global sales - National | Globalnews.ca
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Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation: A Tesla Cybertruck owner has been quoted over $30,000 for a Powershare installation ...
electrek.co/2024/04/25/tesla-cybertruck-owner-quoted-over-30000-powershare-installation/
Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
electrek.co/2024/04/18/you-can-power-your-home-for-21-days-with-a-chevy-silverado-ev-and-gms-new-bidirectional-charger/
Stellantis to recall over 38,000 vehicles on potential airbag deployment issues : Stellantis is recalling 38,164 vehicles due to an issue which can prevent the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chrysler-recall-over-38000-vehicles-us-regulator-says-2024-03-20/
Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources: The 30-year-old officer was killed while returning home from work, police said.
abcnews.go.com/US/slain-chicago-police-officer-luis-huescas-gun-shooting/story
Stockland and Ampol rev up superfast EV charging stations: Property landlord Stockland has joined forces with fuel supplier Ampol to roll out AmpCharge fast and ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/stockland-and-ampol-rev-up-superfast-ev-charging-stations-20240422-p5flsa.html
Ford to recall over 40,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says: Ford will recall 42,652 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles in the United States due to cracked fuel ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-recall-over-40000-vehicles-us-nhtsa-says-2024-04-10/
Tesla settles Autopilot wrongful death suit, avoiding court trial: Tesla has filed to keep the settlement terms sealed.
arstechnica.com/cars/2024/04/tesla-settles-autopilot-wrongful-death-suit-avoiding-court-trial/
Quick Glance: Tesla resolves lawsuit following deadly Autopilot crash
- Tesla reached a resolution in a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2018 crash.
- Following the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang in Autopilot mode, his family filed a lawsuit.
- Specifics of the resolution, prior to the set trial date, remained undisclosed.
European ports turned into ‘car parks’ as vehicle imports pile up: Chinese EV makers without sales networks or onward transportation among leading causes of ...
ft.com/content/496f3bfa-9f0c-4145-9024-188572a280fd
Honda to spend $11 billion on electric vehicle strategy in Canada: The move is meant to tap long-term demand in North America and pushes the automaker toward ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/26/companies/honda-electric-vehicle-investment-canada/
Ford, Daimler Truck, Chrysler, Jeep among 131k vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
usatoday.com/story/money/cars/recalls/2024/04/15/car-recall-check-ford-daimler-truck-chrysler/73294129007/
Senate votes to overturn Biden highway emissions rule, with support from red-state Democrats
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4587888-senate-votes-overturn-biden-highway-emissions-rule-red-state-democrats/
Tesla driver was using Autopilot before fatal Monroe crash, police say: The Snohomish man had set his car on Autopilot and was looking at his cellphone when he ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/tesla-driver-was-using-autopilot-before-fatal-monroe-crash-police-say/
E.V. Sales Are Slowing. Tesla’s Are Slumping.: More competition and flagging demand for electric vehicles has led to declining sales at Tesla.
nytimes.com/2024/04/15/business/ev-car-sales-tesla.html
US probes Ford recall of 42,000 Bronco, Escape SUVs for fuel leaks: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday it was opening an ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/nhtsa-opens-investigation-into-certain-ford-suv-recall-over-fuel-leaks-2024-04-12/
US NTSB chair vows to be 'fierce advocate' for safety in new term: National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy will tell lawmakers she is ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-ntsb-chair-vows-be-fierce-advocate-safety-new-term-2024-04-10/
Tesla previews ridesharing app feature for its robotaxi: As Tesla shared its figures for the first quarter on Tuesday, the automaker also previewed the app that ...
digitaltrends.com/cars/tesla-previews-ridesharing-app-feature-for-its-robotaxi/
China's BYD names electric pickup truck BYD Shark: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on Monday its electric pickup truck will be called BYD Shark and will ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-byd-names-electric-pickup-truck-byd-shark-2024-04-22/
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
gulfnews.com/your-money/community-tips/insurance-comprehensive-or-third-party-liability-whats-the-difference-1.1713455746424
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