Car news roundup may

Here's a roundup of some of the top car news stories from May 2022:

Electric Vehicles

• Tesla's Cybertruck production delayed again, now expected to start in late 2022 (The Verge)
• Rivian R1T electric pickup truck gets 314-mile range, starts at $69,000 (Autocar)
• Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV gets 280-mile range, starts at $39,995 (Green Car Reports)

New Car Releases

• 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck unveiled, starts at $39,974 (Ford)
• 2022 Hyundai Elantra N hot hatch revealed, starts at $32,775 (Hyundai)
• 2022 Kia Sorento X-Line trim level added, starts at $34,590 (Kia)

Industry News

• General Motors announces plans to invest $7 billion in electric vehicle and autonomous driving technology (GM)
• Ford announces plans to invest $11.4 billion in electric vehicle and autonomous driving technology (Ford)
• Stellantis (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) announces plans to invest $35 billion in electric vehicle and autonomous driving technology (Stellantis)

Recalls

• Ford recalls over 350,000 vehicles due to potential fire risk (NHTSA)
• Toyota recalls over 2,000 vehicles due to potential airbag issue (NHTSA)
• Honda recalls over 100,000 vehicles due to potential brake issue (NHTSA)

Trends and Analysis

• Electric vehicle sales continue to rise, with over 2 million units sold in the US in 2021 (InsideEVs)
• Autonomous driving technology continues to advance, with companies like Waymo and Cruise testing self-driving cars on public roads (The Verge)
• The global automotive industry is expected to continue shifting towards electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology in the coming years (Bloomberg)

I hope you find this roundup helpful!