automotive

Ford recalls hybrids over software issue putting them in limp mode (www.greencarreports.com)

In these vehicles, the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) may errantly shift the drivetrain into neutral, keeping the vehicle on but cutting drive power to the wheels, according to the NHTSA. In this condition, the vehicle will coast to a stop and automatically shift into park. Once shifted back into drive, vehicles will...

VW and Renault end talks to develop affordable EV, sources say (www.reuters.com)

EU probe into Chinese electric vehicles is ‘advancing,’ Commission says (www.politico.eu)

When Playbook asked Dombrovskis about the possibility of provisional measures, the executive vice president said: “One can expect next steps before the summer break.”

Turkey in advanced talks with China's BYD, Chery for EV plants, Bloomberg News reports (www.reuters.com)

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Japanese automaker Honda revs up on EVs, aiming for lucrative US, China markets (apnews.com)

US opens probe into Alphabet's Waymo over 'unexpected behavior' of self-driving vehicles (www.reuters.com)

For self-driving cars, the free ride is over (www.theverge.com)

In the span of a few weeks, federal safety regulators have opened investigations into top operators of driver assistance and autonomous vehicles.

With America Off-Limits, China EV Makers Aim to Conquer Rest of World (www.wsj.com)

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EV newcomer Xiaomi is already developing a second model to compete with the Tesla Model Y (electrek.co)

US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico (apnews.com)

Europe eyes car chips as next battleground with China (www.politico.eu)

Mercedes stopped work on the 'MB.EA-Large' EV technology platform (www.electrive.com)

Germany, Sweden lukewarm on tariffs on Chinese electric cars (business.inquirer.net)

Amazon’s robotaxi company Zoox is under investigation after two crashes with motorcyclists (www.theverge.com)

Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds (thedriven.io)

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Stellantis takes on China budget EVs with Leapmotor sales in Europe (www.reuters.com)

Opel will stick to electric-only plan despite EV market slowdown (europe.autonews.com)

Samsung Halts Autonomous Vehicle Research Amid Industry-wide Challenges (evmagz.com)

Biden rumored to announce quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EVs, up to 100% (electrek.co)

China's car exports hit record high in April, as domestic sales fall (www.reuters.com)

Tesla FSD vs Mercedes Driver Assist (www.youtube.com)

Hybrid leader Toyota to use another company's hybrid system - report (www.carexpert.com.au)

First drive Xiaomi SU7: Tracing the rise of Xiaomi (www.electrive.com)

BMW, Mercedes Against EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs, Say It Could Backfire (www.carscoops.com)

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Tesla confirms 'one day' shutdown at German factory (europe.autonews.com)