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The Associated Press

Cruise’s trouble-ridden robotaxis are joining Uber’s ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers. The alliance is the latest change in direction for Cruise since its California license to provide driverless rides was suspended...

Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber’s ride-hailing service

The Motley Fool

Uber's CEO just expressed some major doubts about Tesla's robotaxi.

You Won't Believe What Uber's CEO Just Said About Tesla

Fortune

Dara Khosrowshahi isn’t confident Tesla owners will want to rent their cars out to a “complete stranger.”

Uber CEO snubs Elon Musk’s vision of a $30,000 payday for Tesla owners who rent out their cars as self-driving taxis

While rental giant Hertz is still reeling from its bad investment in 100,000 Tesla rentals at the peak of their pricing, Uber has now partnered with BYD for the same amount of electric cars. Tesla's biggest competitor BYD will provide 100,000 EVs to the global Uber fleet at "best-in-class pricing...

Uber orders 100,000 BYD electric cars as Hertz is selling more Teslas on the cheap

SlashGear

With changing tastes and most major automakers making the switch over to EVs, these once-popular models are headed to the chopping block.

12 Top Brand Cars And Trucks Being Discontinued In 2025

Chrysler, once a titan of American automotive manufacturing, has fallen on hard times under Stellantis ownership. The brand’s dramatic decline is most evident in its product lineup, now reduced to a solitary model: the Pacifica minivan. This stands in stark contrast to the brand’s former glory days, exemplified by...

Chrysler’s Decline Under Stellantis: From a Dominant American Brand to a Struggling Automaker Facing an Uncertain Future

Cadillac has unveiled the Opulent Velocity concept, showcasing the future of electric luxury performance. This innovative design combines cutting-edge technology with bespoke luxury, offering two distinct experiences: the autonomous Opulent mode and the thrilling Velocity mode. The concept features a 2+2 coupe design with self-opening butterfly doors and highlights Cadillac’s leadership in electrification and autonomous driving.

Cadillac’s Opulent Velocity Concept: Future of Luxury EVs

GM's LS line of V8 engines have been around since the 50s, and powered all sorts of vehicles. Here's every truck the company has made with one under the hood.

Every Truck Powered By A General Motors LS V8 Engine

Wealthy Chinese businesspeople love to waft around in traffic in the absolute lap of luxury, and the local market has really figured out the best way to create a luxurious passenger experience. For starters, it’s electric, mostly for noise reasons, but also because China is significantly more electric-minded than we are here in the U.S. market. Most importantly, however, it’s a van. Vans are just the best shape to fit six adults in comfort. This van, the Zeekr 009, is a damn big one, and it’s exciting enough that it just might change your idea of what a Chinese-built vehicle is.

China is making luxury electric vans that far surpass anything in the U.S.

USA TODAY

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 221,058 vehicles. This includes Ford and General Motors vehicles.

Ford, General Motors among 221,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here

24/7 Wall St.

GM's layoffs may seem benign, as white-collar job cuts are often a sign that companies can do more with less, but they are also a sign of trouble.
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GM Layoff Warning to Car Industry

The donor car, which has the battery pack and drive unit for the EV conversion cost $3,000. The EV controller that makes everything work was another $1,000. This EV swap project will get a custom-fabricated De Dion rear axle that will house a Nissan Leaf drive unit. If you love...

Converting This Mercury Comet Wagon To Electric Should Cost Under $4,000

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 142,288 vehicles. This includes BMW, Chrysler and Toyota vehicles.

BMW, Chrysler, Toyota among 142K vehicles recalled last week: Check car recalls here

The Shade Room

BMW has reportedly recalled over 100,000 vehicles. RELATED: Honda Recalls Almost 250,000 Vehicles For Possible Engine Issues More Details About The BMW Recall According to USA Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the recall on August 1. The company is reportedly recalling “around 105,588” vehicle models due to the starter motor failing. “A starter [...]
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Uh-Oh! BMW Reportedly Recalls Over 100,000 Vehicles

A former leader in the Tesla Supercharging program has officially accepted a new position with Uber, in efforts to help the ride-sharing company shift to electric vehicles (EVs). Rebecca Tinucci, former Tesla Senior Director of the Supercharger program, has accepted a position as Uber’s Global Head of Sustainability, according to...

Former Tesla Supercharging head to help Uber with EV transition

Warren, MI

General Motors has issued layoff notices to more than 1,000 salaried workers worldwide, specifically in its Software and Services division, according to multiple reports. The layoffs reportedly include 600 employees at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Mich. The decision comes as the industry faces falling consumer demand for new vehicles, and other automakers adjust production levels in response to the demand.

GM Laying Off Salaried Workers

Business Insider

Ford has recalled over 85,000 police vehicles due to potential engine fires. It's just the latest recall impacting Ford cars and trucks.

Ford can't stop recalling its cars

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with A.I. assistance. In a coordinated operation on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, at approximately 7:00 P.M., the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, conducted a search warrant at a residence situated on Martin Luther King Drive in Booneville. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Department, the raid targeted suspected illegal drug activities.

Booneville Residence Raided for Drug Manufacturing

Massachusetts State

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Ginger, an adorable Chihuahua mix pup who is ready to move into your heart and house! This pup, along with her doggie siblings, were very well cared for and very loved before tragedy struck. Sadly, Ginger's owner passed away leaving her and her siblings without a home. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England took in Ginger and placed her safely with a foster. Now Ginger is just waiting for the last move she will need to make. Her pup bags are packed and she's just waiting for you to go get her!

This Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Is Now Looking For A New Family

Motor1.com

General Motors just laid off over 1,000 salaried employees in its software division. The layoffs, first reported by CNBC, represent about 1.3 percent of the company's global workforce. About 600 of the affected employees worked out of GM's tech campus just outside of Detroit. General Motors is laying off more...

GM Just Laid Off Over 1,000 People

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Uber Will Use GM's Cruise Robotaxis

Uber's attempt to develop a self-driving car ended after a prototype struck and killed a pedestrian in 2018. Yet the company has continued to express interest...

Uber Will Use GM's Cruise Robotaxis

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