Latest car news

Here are the latest car news updates:

Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

• Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology is now available for purchase, allowing owners to upgrade their vehicles to autonomous driving capabilities. (Source: Tesla)
• Rivian, an electric vehicle startup, has announced plans to launch its R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV in June 2022. (Source: Rivian)
• 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)

New Car Releases

• The all-new 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck has been unveiled, with a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge. (Source: Ford)
• The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, a high-performance version of the compact sedan, has been revealed, with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 276 horsepower. (Source: Hyundai)
• The 2022 Audi Q4 e-tron, a compact electric SUV, has been unveiled, with a range of up to 280 miles on a single charge. (Source: Audi)

Industry Trends

• The global electric vehicle market is expected to reach 140 million units by 2030, up from 2 million units in 2020, according to a report by BloombergNEF. (Source: BloombergNEF)
• The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift towards online car buying, with 75% of car buyers now researching and purchasing vehicles online, according to a report by Cox Automotive. (Source: Cox Automotive)
• The automotive industry is facing a shortage of semiconductors, which could impact production and sales of new vehicles, according to a report by the Semiconductor Industry Association. (Source: Semiconductor Industry Association)

Recalls and Safety Issues

• Ford has issued a recall for over 1.3 million vehicles due to a potential issue with the Takata airbag inflators, which could cause the airbags to deploy unexpectedly. (Source: Ford)
• General Motors has issued a recall for over 100,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the brake lights, which could cause the lights to malfunction. (Source: General Motors)
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into a potential issue with the airbags in certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, which could cause the airbags to deploy unexpectedly. (Source: NHTSA)

Other News

• The 2022 Detroit Auto Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Detroit Auto Show)
• The 2022 Geneva International Motor Show has been postponed to 2023 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Geneva International Motor Show)
• The automotive industry is facing a shortage of workers, with many manufacturers struggling to find and retain skilled labor, according to a report by the Automotive News Data Center. (Source: Automotive News Data Center)

I hope you find these updates interesting!