Motoring news
Here are some recent motoring news stories:
Electric Vehicles
- Tesla's Model 3 becomes the best-selling electric vehicle in the world, with over 250,000 units sold in the first quarter of 2023. (Source: Electrek)
- Volkswagen announces plans to launch 50 new electric vehicles by 2025, as part of its efforts to become carbon neutral. (Source: Autocar)
- Nissan reveals its new Ariya electric crossover, which will have a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge. (Source: Car and Driver)
Autonomous Vehicles
- Waymo, the autonomous driving subsidiary of Alphabet, announces plans to launch a self-driving taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona. (Source: The Verge)
- Tesla's Autopilot system is involved in a fatal crash in California, highlighting the ongoing challenges of developing safe and reliable autonomous technology. (Source: CNN)
- Cruise, a self-driving car startup backed by General Motors, raises $1.5 billion in funding to accelerate its development of autonomous vehicles. (Source: TechCrunch)
New Car Launches
- The new Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is unveiled, with a range of up to 300 miles and a starting price of $43,895. (Source: Ford)
- The all-new Toyota GR Supra is launched, with a 3.0-liter inline-6 engine producing 382 horsepower. (Source: Toyota)
- The Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover is revealed, with a range of up to 300 miles and a starting price of $39,750. (Source: Hyundai)
Industry News
- The global automotive industry is expected to experience a significant decline in sales in 2023, due to ongoing supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The European Union announces plans to introduce stricter emissions regulations, which could lead to the phase-out of internal combustion engines in some countries. (Source: Reuters)
- The US Department of Justice launches an antitrust investigation into the electric vehicle battery market, amid concerns about competition and pricing. (Source: The New York Times)
I hope you find these stories interesting!