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Stellantis not looking for further mergers, including with Renault – Autoblog

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MILAN — Stellantis Chairman John Elkann on Monday denied the carmaker was hatching merger plans, responding to press speculation about a possible French-led tie-up with rival Renault. Elkann said that the Peugeot owner, the world’s third largest carmaker by sales, was focused on the execution of its long-term business plan. “There is no plan under …

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US investigation of Tesla steering problems is upgraded and now one step closer to a recall – Autoblog

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A U.S. government investigation into steering problems with more than 334,000 Tesla electric vehicles is a step closer to a recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Friday that it upgraded a 2023 investigation to an engineering analysis. The probe was opened in July of last year after the agency received …

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Elon Musk’s pursuit of a 25% stake in Tesla is ‘delusional,’ longtime shareholder says – Autoblog

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Longtime Tesla shareholder Ross Gerber.Emma McIntyre / Staff/Getty Images Elon Musk shouldn’t be asking shareholders for a 25% stake in Tesla, according to longtime investor Ross Gerber. “There’s never been a more delusional CEO that I’ve ever invested with,” the Gerber Kawasaki CEO said. Musk said earlier this month that he’d only make Tesla a …

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Rivian planning ‘worldwide product launch’ on March 7 – Autoblog

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An outlet covering local Laguna Beach, Calif., news recapped a city council meeting where Rivian representatives showed up with an ask big enough to make the pages of Reddit and then the Rivian forums. The battery-electric truck and SUV maker recently made the South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach its flagship U.S. retail location. Rivian …

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Waymo launches curbside robotaxi pickup at Phoenix airport – Autoblog

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Select Waymo One riders can now get picked up or dropped off by the company’s robotaxis curbside at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Waymo became the first autonomous vehicle operator in the U.S. to launch a paid robotaxi service to and from the airport in November 2022. The service went to an airport shuttle stop …

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2024 Toyota Sienna Review: It’s still the high-mpg monster of minivans

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Pros: Monumental fuel economy advantage; big-kid-friendly second-row; above average handling; interior storage Cons: Not as powerful as other minivans; behind-the-times infotainment; cheap interior materials on lower trims If cost-savings and fuel efficiency are top priorities, the 2024 Toyota Sienna is the minivan for you. Depending on whether you choose front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, you’re …

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UAW President Shawn Fain Addresses Non-Union Autoworkers on Livestream, Urges Them to Stand Up | UAW

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[embedded content] UAW President Shawn Fain addressed non-union autoworkers via Facebook Live on Monday, December 11. The livestream can be viewed on the UAW’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. During the broadcast, Fain gave updates on the union’s historic organizing drive, detailing how thousands of workers at non-union automakers have been reaching out to the …

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