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Detroit automakers aren’t letting up on a long-standing rivalry, even as they pivot to take on Tesla
Ford CEO Jim Farley speaks at the launch of the all-new electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on April 26, 2022 in Dearborn, Michigan. The F-150 Lightning is positioned to be the first full-size all-electric pickup truck to go on sale in the mainstream U.S. market. Bill Pugliano […]
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Airlines’ summer challenge: Finding spare seats for travelers when things go wrong
Airline passengers, some not wearing face masks following the end of Covid-19 public transportation rules, sit during a American Airlines flight operated by SkyWest Airlines from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California to Denver, Colorado on April 19, 2022. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Airlines that once touted globe-spanning destinations, promising […]
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Surging prices force consumers to ask: Can I live without it?
A pedestrian carries shopping bags in the Herald Square area of New York, U.S., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Calla Kessler | Bloomberg | Getty Images Sandy Magny plans to take her teenage daughter to West Palm Beach, Florida, this summer, even though airfares are surging. It won’t be cheap, but Magny doesn’t want to […]
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How does Tesla’s Autopilot fit into the self-driving landscape
Tesla’s current Full Self Driving system has some promise, but it’s a long way from being ready for deployment without a human at the wheel. Source
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Robotaxis haven’t taken over the streets, but that doesn’t mean self-driving cars are all hype
It’s 2022. We were supposed to have robotaxis by now. What happened? Source
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FAA delays environmental review of SpaceX’s Starship launches from Texas for a fourth time
SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Michael Sheetz | CNBC The Federal Aviation Administration for a fourth time delayed its environmental review of SpaceX’s Starship rocket program in Texas, pushing a decision to the end of May. SpaceX needs a license from the FAA to conduct further Starship flight tests and begin operational launches from […]
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Top autos CEO warns of battery supply scarcity as EV competition heats up
In 2021, Volvo Cars said it planned to become a “fully electric car company” by the year 2030, a move which will require it to have a consistent and secure supply of batteries for its vehicles. Peerapon Boonyakiat /SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images The new CEO and president of Volvo Cars has predicted […]
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Ford and GM believe they can retain pricing profit engine, but Wall Street is unsure
Automotive executives seem confident strong pricing on new vehicles will continue this year, however Wall Street analysts aren’t so sure. Source
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What Ford, a 9-to-5 workweek pioneer, is learning about the hybrid office
Ford Motor Company world headquarters, Dearborn, Michigan on January 19, 2021. Aaron J. Thornton | Getty Images After several setbacks and delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Ford Motor Co. finally started to welcome its salaried workforce back to its offices earlier this month. It also came alongside a significant shift in workplace policy from […]
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Why diesel prices are driving up the cost of everything
Consumers notice spiking gasoline prices every time they drive to the pump. But energy industry analysts say the current spike in diesel prices is historic — and is pushing up the cost of all kinds of goods. Diesel prices are hovering around all-time highs, forced upward by the same circumstances that have fueled gasoline’s rise. […]
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