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Huawei and GAC to partner on new smart electric SUV

Huawei and GAC to partner on new smart electric SUV

Huawei Technologies and GAC Group will partner to develop a smart, medium- to large-size all-electric SUV with Level 4 autonomy.
Rivian may build electric SUVs and utes in UK factory

Rivian may build electric SUVs and utes in UK factory

Rivian is in talks with ministers about developing a factory in the UK with a possible large public subsidy package on the table.
Volkswagen forges new JV to avoid repeat of ID.3 software problems

Volkswagen forges new JV to avoid repeat of ID.3 software problems

Volkswagen forges new joint venture to help it transform from a car maker that does software, to a software platform that makes cars.
Elon Musk seeks top talent, announces Tesla AI Day

Elon Musk seeks top talent, announces Tesla AI Day

Elon Musk confirms “AI Day”, to explain Tesla’s plans and approaches to an autonomous driving future, but also to recruit top AI talent.
Genesis to bring three EVs to Australia next year, with V2L and solar roof

Genesis to bring three EVs to Australia next year, with V2L and solar roof

Hyundai’s luxury brand Genesis confirms it will bring three new electric vehicles to Australia in the first half of 2022.
VW ID.3 nabs ‘What Car?’ electric car awards

VW ID.3 nabs ‘What Car?’ electric car awards

Volkswagen’s ID.3 Life Pro Performance model drives away with Best Electric Family Car award.
“Air taxis are coming:” Volocopter performs first public crewed electric flight

“Air taxis are coming:” Volocopter performs first public crewed electric flight

Volocopter says electric air taxis will be a reality in cities around the globe in the next two to three years.
In just three years, Tesla earnings could be more than GM and Ford combined

In just three years, Tesla earnings could be more than GM and Ford combined

By 2024, Tesla earnings tipped to be more than Ford and GM combined. By 2025, it could be double that of the two huge US car makers.