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GM Plans Autonomous SUV for 2028

GM plans to release a Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV that, when on the highway, allows drivers to go hands- and eyes-free, the company announced Oct. 22.

October 22, 2025
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Uber, Nebius to Invest Up to $375 Million in Robotaxi Firm

Uber’s investment expands on a multiyear partnership with Austin-based Avride to deploy autonomous vehicles and food delivery robots.

October 22, 2025
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Tesla Recalls 13,000 EVs Over Risk of Battery Power Loss

The problem stems from a faulty battery pack connection part, which can lead to loss of propulsion without warning, Tesla said in documents posted to NHTSA’s website.

October 22, 2025
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Tesla Investors Pivot to Dreams of AI Future

EVs are the primary way the company can bring in the cash required for its AI investments. And that business is facing slowing demand.

October 22, 2025
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Europe's Auto Industry Braces for Chip Interference Soon

Europe’s auto industry is preparing for production disruption within days because of China’s export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia. The U.S. is likely to be affected too.

October 22, 2025
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Paccar Q3 Profit Tumbles on Truck Sales Slump

“Paccar delivered good revenues and net income in the third quarter of 2025. Peterbilt, Kenworth and DAF’s excellent trucks contributed to the good results,” said CEO Preston Feight.

October 21, 2025
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Manufacturing CEOs Want Canada to Mirror Trump Tax Cuts

Manufacturers are telling the Canadian government to take inspiration from Donald Trump’s tax cuts to help businesses remain competitive as they face cost pressures and uncertainty.

October 21, 2025
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Jeep Factory Stopped for 3 Weeks After Aluminum Plant Fire

A Stellantis plant in Michigan will remain shut down for several weeks due to a shortage of key components, a sign of the growing fallout from a supplier’s aluminum factory fire last month.

October 21, 2025
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Paccar, Daimler, Accelera JV Delays Battery Cell Production

Amplify Cell Technologies is pushing back the start of battery cell production at its facility in Mississippi to 2028 from 2027, Paccar revealed publicly for the first time Oct. 21.

October 21, 2025
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Trucker Path Unveils Truck Driver-Focused Insurance Division

Trucker Path Insurance is available through the existing mobile app, and plans provide coverage regardless of operation type, commodities hauled or areas of service.

October 21, 2025