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FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
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Rivian to face trial in Tesla trade secrets theft case, judge says

After judge denies dismissal of lawsuit, Rivian-Tesla trial set to go ahead after company allegedly Elon Musk's employees.

Tesla electric vehicles use a Tesla supercharging station in Union City, New Jersey, U.S., July 23, 2024.  REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/file photo
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Tesla profit margins worst in five years as price cuts, incentives weigh

Tesla on Tuesday reported its lowest profit margin in more than five years and missed Wall Street earnings targets in the second quarter

GM indefinitely halted plans for the autonomous Cruise Origin, shown here in 2023 in Japan, citing regulatory uncertainty (AFP)
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Strong US sales boost GM results as it slows some EV plans

GM posts strong Q2 profits with robust North American sales; slows EV expansion citing demand, delays Michigan plant.

FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen ID. Buzz and a Volkswagen Beetle are seen during the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
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Volkswagen is reeling in China. Can EVs help it grow in the US?

The German automaker is planning 30 new electric or hybrid models in China in a bid to lift its market share to 15%. 

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A staff member looks at Tesla's new Model 3 sedan displayed next to Model X SUV at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, China, September 2, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo/File Photo
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Tesla margins likely dipped in Q2; robotaxi, AI ventures in focus

Tesla's Q2 margin likely to hit a more than five-year low, CEO Elon Musk is expected to double down on robotaxi plans and...

FILE PHOTO: A Tesla Bot is displayed at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Tesla to have humanoid robots for internal use next year, Musk says

Tesla will have humanoid robots in low production for the company's internal use next year, CEO Elon Musk said on Monday

FILE PHOTO: Ford Motor Co. displays its new 2020 F-Series Super Duty pickup truck in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 31, 2019. Picture taken January 31, 2019.     REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM, Ford profit may take a hit from cooling EV demand, US dealer software outage

GM and Ford may post lower profit when they report quarterly results this week, as the industry's high-stakes bet on EVs fails to...

FILE PHOTO: A Stellantis sign is seen outside its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S., June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo/File Photo
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US opens probe into 150,000 Stellantis vehicles over loss of motive power

The US NHTSA said Monday that it has opened an evaluation into about 150,000 Stellantis vehicles over reports of loss of motive power

FILE PHOTO: Renault Group's CEO Luca de Meo poses during a visit at the Renault Sandouville car factory, near Le Havre, France, March 29, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File photo
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Renault CEO calls for flexibility in European EV transition timeline

Renault CEO expressed doubts over EV transition timeline, adding the carmaker has to bring down costs to deliver on its EV goals

The Xpeng G6 vehicle is displayed during the company's debut ceremony in Hong Kong, China May 17, 2024. REUTERS/Lam Yik/ File Photo
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Xpeng, Volkswagen set up project house to roll out new EV architecture

Chinese EV maker Xpeng has established partnership with German automaker VW to accelerate development of new EV architecture

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