Technology
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Hertz is now selling used vehicle inventory on Amazon Autos
The company is offering used vehicles at non-negotiable prices, often below Kelley Blue Book suggested retail value.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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Silicon Valley startup Tensor unveils a personal ‘RoboCar’
The company plans to deliver the Level 4 autonomous vehicle to customers in the second half of 2026.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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DOT relaunches EV charging fund with stripped-down guidance
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he does not "agree with subsidizing green energy," but he will run the NEVI program "efficiently."
By Robert Walton • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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California launches $55M state program to expand public EV charging
The state announced the program days before the Trump administration unfroze federal funds to support EV charging infrastructure after a court ruling.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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Trump says semiconductor tariffs to come next week
The president indicated that duties on chips would be “approximately 100%” earlier this month.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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BMW appoints new head of US technology office
Stefan Gerhaeusser will lead BMW’s Silicon Valley-based research and development operation, swapping positions with the former head of the division.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Deep DiveWaymo readies its robotaxis for winter weather
The company has tested its autonomous ride-hailing vehicles in Boston, New York City and Philadelphia. Can they handle snow, ice and winter storms?
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Lucid-led coalition seeks to boost critical minerals sourcing
The partnership between the automaker, producers and refiners is meant to accelerate and stabilize electric vehicle supply chains.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 11, 2025 -
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Nissan partners with Electrum to ease home EV charging
Advisors will help the automaker’s customers compare bids from contractors and identify incentives to help offset EV charger installation costs.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 8, 2025 -
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Toyota invests more than $50M in Arizona testing center
The improvements to the desert facility reflects the automaker’s drive to do business “where it sells.”
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Trump plans 100% tariffs for semiconductor imports
Chips are one of several product types currently under Section 232 investigation by the White House, a frequent precursor to duties.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Ford recalls 56K F-150 pickups for seat belt warning chime
The latest recall is the automaker’s 94th in 2025, the highest-ever for an automaker in a given year.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 6, 2025 -
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Amazon Autos adds CPO, used Hyundai vehicles to its online marketplace
The e-commerce site lets dealers reach more customers, many of whom expect an omnichannel car buying experience when purchasing a new or used vehicle.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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Sponsored by CADDiTariffs – the turning point of manufacturing in America
We’re entering an era where no one strategy will dictate American manufacturing – how do you thrive?
By Emily Arnott, Content Marketing Manager • Aug. 4, 2025 -
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Supplier expects to benefit from $16.5B Tesla, Samsung AI chip deal
Graphjet Technology says growth in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is timely for its planned expansion in Nevada.
By Larry Avila • July 29, 2025 -
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Uber to add 20,000 self-driving Lucid Gravity SUVs to its ride-share platform
The luxury-electric SUVs will be outfitted with Level 4 autonomous driving technology developed by California-based Nuro.
By Eric Walz • July 22, 2025 -
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Ionna tops 3K contracted battery charging bays with new partnership
The Wawa c-store chain is the latest company to join the automaker-led joint venture aimed at expanding EV charging infrastructure.
By Larry Avila • July 22, 2025 -
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May Mobility’s robotaxis will come to 2 more US cities this year
The company will integrate its autonomous vehicles with Uber and Lyft.
By Dan Zukowski • July 17, 2025 -
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GM’s Ultium Cells battery plant in Tennessee to add production of low-cost LFP cells
The automaker is targeting significant cost savings for EVs compared to its current high-nickel battery chemistries.
By Eric Walz • July 16, 2025 -
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Sponsored by CADDiA new era: Unleashing the potential of manufacturing
Manufacturing is at a crossroads. Down one path? Stagnation. The other? Big opportunity via tech.
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Ford recalls 200K vehicles for backup camera display fault
Nearly all of the recalled models are suspected of having defective SYNC 3 infotainment software.
By Eric Walz • July 11, 2025 -
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Elektrobit and Foxconn plan to jointly develop EV platform
Foxconn launched a mobility consortium in 2021 with the goal of creating a standardized electric vehicle platform.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2025 -
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CPKC aims to remedy service disruptions by mid-July
Issues with a technology transition have led to increased dwell time and missed switches.
By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025 -
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Sponsored by SonatusAI’s quiet auto evolution: Real value lies under the hood
AI’s future in autos isn’t flashy—it’s buried deep under the hood.
By Yu Fang, CTO and Co-Founder at Sonatus • June 30, 2025 -
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Honda launches cargo e-bike delivery business
The automaker designed an electric quadricycle for the last-mile delivery service it plans to offer.
By Dan Zukowski • June 27, 2025
