Recent automobile news
Here are some recent automobile news updates:
Electric Vehicles
- Tesla's Cybertruck has started production, with the first deliveries expected in late 2022. (Source: Tesla)
- Rivian, an electric vehicle startup, has raised $2.5 billion in funding, valuing the company 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. (Source: Waymo)
- Cruise, a self-driving car startup, has raised $2.75 billion in funding, valuing the company at $30 billion. (Source: Cruise)
- Tesla has announced that its Autopilot system will now be able to change lanes automatically on highways. (Source: Tesla)
New Car Launches
- The all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV has been launched, with prices starting at $43,895. (Source: Ford)
- The 2022 Toyota 86 sports car has been launched, with prices starting at $27,990. (Source: Toyota)
- The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N performance sedan has been launched, with prices starting at $32,250. (Source: Hyundai)
Recalls
- Ford has issued a recall for over 1.3 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: GM)
- 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 electric vehicle market is expected to reach 140 million units by 2030, up from 2 million units in 2020. (Source: BloombergNEF)
- The average fuel economy of new vehicles in the US has reached a record high of 24.9 miles per gallon. (Source: US Department of Transportation)
- The global automotive market is expected to reach 100 million units by 2025, driven by growth in emerging markets. (Source: International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers)
These are just a few of the recent automobile news updates. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the automotive industry, I'd be happy to help you with that!