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OSLO — A Swedish appeals court upheld on Thursday a dismissal of Tesla's lawsuit against Sweden's Transport Agency in a conflict over licence plates, part of a wider dispute between the U.S. company and labour unions in the Nordic country.
BMW still aims for about 50% global EV sales by the end of the decade, in line with a plan the automaker rolled out in 2021, but still isn't ready to declare an end date for internal combustion.
The Mahindra XUV 3XO, with a features list that rivals the shopping lists of Arabian Sheikhs, is turning up the heat in the extremely popular subcompact SUV segment. Understandably, the usual segment leader, the Tata Nexon, is keen to respond with updates of its own. Recently, it was introduced with new lower-end variants and now, the Nexon was snapped sporting a panoramic sunroof at what looks like Tata’s factory floor. This development raises speculation that Tata might be introducing its popular offering with this much beloved feature down the road. That said, plonking in a panoramic sunroof involves a handful of re-engineering and structural changes as well. So, it is possible that this feature was already part of the product development plan for the Nexon, and could simply be moved u
The Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched in 2005. Everything since, as they say, is history. A history that I’m sure you don’t need me to re-tell. The Swift was a runaway success; it has become an unrefuted icon of the Indian automotive space. The question we are asking today is what was the magic sauce that went into making the Swift the success it is today and whether Maruti Suzuki has retained that magic, 19 years, 29 lakh Swifts and four generations later, with this brand-new Swift that you see on this page.
In China, Ford manufactures the 3-row Equator and the 2-row Equator Sport mid-size SUVs. These are part of the collaboration between Ford and China-based JMC (Jiangling Motors Corporation). The Equator Sport is exported to countries like Brazil, where it is known as the Territory. India launch is possible, as Ford had recently trademarked the ‘Territory’ name.
The Kia Sorento Hybrid debuts its new face for the 2025 model year, as expected, one year after the gas-only Sorento introduced squared new looks and a loot box of tech to the three-row midsizer. Here again, «Star Map» lighting and amber daytime running lights frame the front corners, the rear taillights also get the super-thin stellar treatment. New 19-inch wheels do their part to convey the automaker's recent futuristic vibe. The exterior color palette welcomes Cityscape Green, Interstellar Grey, Mineral Blue, and Volcanic Sand.
It’s no secret that modern cars collect a stunning amount of data about the people who own and drive them, but the scope of that collection and what is being done with it might come as a surprise. Automotive News recently reported that eight automakers sent vehicle location data to police without a court order or warrant.
Cruise's pedestrian-dragging scandal last fall left Google-backed Waymo with the cleanest image in the driverless tech space. That didn't last long though, because Waymo's image began to suffer too, in part from one of the funniest crashes you'll ever read about. Now, Waymo is coming under federal scrutiny as the NHTSA probes the firm over the safety of its driving tech following a string of collisions and traffic violations.