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Nov 20, 2021, 5:30 PM

Tesla, Electric SUVs Get Poor Scores From Consumer Reports

Vehicles from Tesla Inc and electric sport utilities from rival brands are among the least reliable models sold in the United States, a reflection of the risks of new technology.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Nov 20, 2021

  2022 Mitsubishi Airtrek Electric Crossover SUV Revealed

  The new Mitsubishi Airtrek electric crossover SUV has been developed by the carmaker's joint venture company, GAC Mitsubishi Motors. It will be exclusively sold in China.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Nov 20, 2021

  Top 7-Seater SUVs To Buy From The Used Car Market

  There is a growing demand for SUVs in the used car space, and if you are currently in the market for a true-blue seven-seater SUV, then here are Top 5 options that you should consider.

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  Reuters | Nov 20, 2021

  Ford, GlobalFoundries Say They Will Work Together To Boost Chip Supply

  Ford and GlobalFoundries did not disclose any terms of the deal or say whether Ford was providing funding or other commitments to reserve capacity at any of GlobalFoundries' current or future factories.

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  Reuters | Nov 20, 2021

  GM Aims To Tackle Chip Shortage With New Designs Made In North America

  GM is working with seven chip suppliers on three new families of microcontrollers that will reduce the number of unique chips by 95% on future vehicles, said North America, President Mark Reuss.

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  Reuters | Nov 20, 2021

  Swiss Re, Baidu Team Up In Autonomous Driving Business

  Swiss Re will provide risk management expertise and insurance products for Baidu's autonomous driving business, it said without giving any financial terms.

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  Reuters | Nov 20, 2021

  GM To Retrofit Heated Seat Feature On Newly Sold Vehicles In Mid-2022

  The automaker said it will cover the cost to retrofit new vehicles built without the chips needed for the heated and ventilated seats.

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  Reuters | Nov 20, 2021

  Tesla App Coming Back Online After Server Outage, Musk Says

  Tesla Inc chief Elon Musk said on Friday that the company's mobile application was coming back online after an app server outage earlier prevented many owners from connecting to their cars.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Nov 20, 2021

  Chip Shortage Has Helped Boost Demand For Pre-Owned Luxury Cars: Industry Players

  While the global shortage of semiconductors has been playing spoilsport when it comes to new car sales, for luxury carmakers, this dark cloud situation does seem to come with a silver lining, mainly with regards to their used car business.

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