Current car news
Here are some current car news updates:
Electric Vehicles
- Tesla's Cybertruck has started production, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2022. (Source: Tesla)
- Rivian, an electric vehicle startup, has announced plans to go public with an initial public offering (IPO) valued at $10 billion. (Source: Rivian)
- Volkswagen has announced plans to launch 50 new electric vehicles by 2025, with the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. (Source: Volkswagen)
Autonomous Vehicles
- Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has launched a self-driving taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a major milestone in the development of autonomous vehicles. (Source: Waymo)
- Cruise, a self-driving car startup, has announced plans to launch a self-driving taxi service in San Francisco, California, in the coming months. (Source: Cruise)
- Tesla has announced plans to launch a fully autonomous driving system, called "Full Self-Driving" (FSD), which will allow its vehicles to drive themselves without human intervention. (Source: Tesla)
New Car Launches
- The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E, an electric SUV, has been launched in the US market. (Source: Ford)
- The all-new Toyota GR 86, a sports car, has been launched in the US market. (Source: Toyota)
- The all-new Hyundai Ioniq 5, an electric crossover, has been launched in the US market. (Source: Hyundai)
Recalls
- Ford has issued a recall for over 1 million vehicles due to a potential issue with the Takata airbag inflators. (Source: Ford)
- General Motors has issued a recall for over 100,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the brake lights. (Source: General Motors)
- Volkswagen has issued a recall for over 100,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the Takata airbag inflators. (Source: Volkswagen)
Industry Trends
- The global automotive industry is expected to see a significant shift towards electric vehicles, with many countries announcing plans to ban internal combustion engines in the coming decades. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global automotive industry, with many manufacturers experiencing production delays and supply chain disruptions. (Source: Automotive News)
- The rise of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft has led to a decline in car ownership among younger generations, with many opting for shared mobility solutions instead. (Source: Forbes)
These are just a few of the current car news updates. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the automotive industry, I recommend following reputable sources such as Automotive News, Car and Driver, and Motor Trend.