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America got the world driving. Now it’s going home
The relentless export of American cars and car culture put the world on the road in the 20th century. By the 1960s, Ford Motor Co. had plants in almost every major European country, as well as Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Israel, Peru, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, and Zimbabwe.

Cos boost incentives for SUVs, minivans to stimulate demand
During the pandemic, supply was severely constrained, which allowed OEMs to raise prices and operate with negligible discounts. However, with a build-up of stocks in the pipeline, OEMs are now using incentives as a form of price discrimination to generate demand.

Quadricycles set to ply on Indian roads, notification on vehicle standards soon
After getting approval from the ministry, Bajaj will have to clear the mandatory crash test to obtain certification from the Automotive Research Association of India.

Why do Indian companies have trouble with successful transitions?
Even if a family scion gives up power willingly, as Ratan Tata seemed to do, he or she continues to exert an inexorable influence on company managers.

Google the new car manufacturer in Silicon valley
Google has been adding its self-driving technology to existing production vehicles for testing purposes.

Move over Tesla: Google is now a carmaker
Google has been adding its self-driving technology to existing production vehicles for testing purposes.
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Sharapova arrives at a party in new Porsche 918 Spyder
French Open winner Maria Sharapova was driven to the glamorous Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Pre-Wimbledon Party in the Porsche 918 Spyder.
GM to build compact cars in US; UAW OKs contract
Meanwhile, as expected, the United Auto Workers ratified a package of concessions designed to reduce the automaker's labor costs.
Mercedes-Benz COO warns sales crisis to hurt jobs
The number two executive at Daimler's premium brand Mercedes-Benz warned on Monday that a sharp plunge in demand for its luxury cars could lead to job cuts.
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