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Image for Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans
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Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

By Norihiko Shirouzu July 1 (Reuters) - Autonomous-driving startup Wayve is riding a tide of investo...

1st July, 2026

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Tesla's June registrations rise in France, Sweden, Denmark as Europe recovery continues

July 1 (Reuters) - New registrations of Tesla vehicles rose across several European markets in June,...

1st July, 2026

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Autonomous driving firm Autobrains eyes robotaxi growth in Europe, CEO says

FRANKFURT, June 30 (Reuters) - Europe is an emerging but promising market for self-driving 'robotaxi...

30th June, 2026

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BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants

June 30 (Reuters) - BMW on Tuesday announced the completion of a $1.7 billion investment in its prod...

30th June, 2026

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British car lobby group warns of £1.4 billion potential hit from post-Brexit rules

LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - British electric vehicle makers will have to pay £1.4 billion ($1.85 bil...

30th June, 2026

Image for Factbox-Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium
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Factbox-Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium

LONDON, June 30 (Reuters) - The spike in copper prices to a record high earlier this year has added...

30th June, 2026

Image for Analysis-Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium
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Analysis-Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium

By Eric Onstad, Amy Lv, Ju-min Park and Kalea Hall LONDON/SHANGHAI/BEIJING/DETROIT, June 30 (Reuters...

30th June, 2026

Image for Jeep plans six-model range in Europe by 2030, including China-built large SUV
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Jeep plans six-model range in Europe by 2030, including China-built large SUV

MILAN, June 29 (Reuters) - Stellantis' Jeep brand plans to expand to a six-model lineup in Europe by...

29th June, 2026

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Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory

MILAN, June 29 (Reuters) - Stellantis has added an extra week of summer downtime at its Fiat 500 fac...

29th June, 2026

Image for Analysis-Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts
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Analysis-Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts

By Christoph Steitz FRANKFURT, June 29 (Reuters) - Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume's plan to cut up to 1...

29th June, 2026

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Volkswagen tells workers current job cuts are not enough, works council says

BERLIN, June 29 (Reuters) - Volkswagen management has told the car group's employee side that curren...

29th June, 2026

Image for Berlin says it wants to prevent VW plant closures
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Berlin says it wants to prevent VW plant closures

BERLIN, June 29 (Reuters) - It is the German government's aim to prevent domestic plant closures by...

29th June, 2026