Auto Industry Reviews

Self-Driving Truck Company Aurora Launches Pilot With Uber Freight

Dec 19, 2021 11:49 PM

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Aurora said carriers who subscribe to its self-driving product will be able to book autonomous trucks through the Uber Freight platform once commercial self-driving trucks launch in 2023.

India's Dec 1-15 Diesel Sales Rise As Industries Crank Up, Data Shows

By Reuters

Dec 19, 2021 11:39 PM

Diesel sales by the country's state fuel retailers were 2.87 million tonnes during Dec. 1-15, the data compiled by state-owned refiners showed.

GM Eyes Investments Of More Than $4 Billion In Michigan EV Plants

By Reuters

Dec 19, 2021 09:25 PM

GM is is separately considering a $2 billion overhaul of its Orion Township assembly plant north of Detroit to build next-generation electric vehicles.

Toyota Commits $70 Billion To Bolster Electrification, Shares Rally

By Reuters

Dec 19, 2021 07:48 PM

Toyota's announcement comes as traditional automobile firms increasingly take on Tesla Inc, which has become the most valuable carmaker this year.

EV Startup Rivian To Build $5 Billion Plant In Georgia, Posts Quarterly Loss

By Reuters

Dec 19, 2021 07:21 PM

The new plant east of Atlanta, with construction set to begin next summer, will join the one in Normal, Illinois. Rivian intends to eventually open plants in Europe and China.

Cruise CEO Ammann Leaving GM's Self-Driving Car Unit

By Reuters

Dec 19, 2021 06:42 PM

The U.S. automaker did not give a reason for the departure of Ammann, a former GM president and chief financial officer.

Intel Plans To Take Self-Driving Car Unit Mobileye Public

By Reuters

Dec 19, 2021 06:10 PM

Intel bought Mobileye for $15.3 billion in 2017, putting it into direct competition with rivals Nvidia Corp and Qualcomm Inc to develop driverless systems for global automakers.