Vehicle news

Here are some recent vehicle news updates:

Electric Vehicles

• Tesla's Cybertruck has started production, with the first deliveries expected in late 2022. (Source: Electrek)
• Rivian's R1T electric pickup truck has received over 11,000 pre-orders, with deliveries starting in June 2022. (Source: Rivian)
• Volkswagen has announced plans to launch 50 new electric vehicles by 2025, with the first model, the ID.4, set to debut in 2022. (Source: Autocar)

Hybrid and Autonomous Vehicles

• Toyota has announced plans to launch a new hybrid powertrain in 2022, which will be used in a range of models, including the Corolla and Camry. (Source: Green Car Congress)
• Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has launched a new self-driving taxi service in Phoenix, Arizona, with plans to expand to other cities. (Source: The Verge)

New Vehicle Launches

• The all-new Ford F-150 has been unveiled, with a range of new features, including a hybrid powertrain and improved towing capacity. (Source: Ford)
• The new Land Rover Defender has been launched, with a range of new features, including a hybrid powertrain and improved off-road capability. (Source: Land Rover)
• The all-new Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover has been unveiled, with a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge. (Source: Hyundai)

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. (Source: Ford)
• Tesla has issued a recall for over 50,000 vehicles due to a potential issue with the Autopilot system. (Source: Tesla)
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a warning about the risk of fires in certain Ford F-150 and F-250/F-350 Super Duty trucks. (Source: NHTSA)

Industry Trends and Analysis

• The global electric vehicle market is expected to reach 14 million units by 2025, up from 2 million units in 2020. (Source: BloombergNEF)
• The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the automotive industry, with global sales expected to decline by 15% in 2020. (Source: International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers)
• The rise of autonomous vehicles is expected to create new job opportunities in the automotive industry, with estimates suggesting that over 100,000 new jobs will be created by 2025. (Source: McKinsey & Company)

I hope you find these updates interesting!