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Jul 30, 2022, 6:03 PM

Brazilian Ride-Hailing App 99 To Test Electric Car With China's BYD

The tests of the vehicle, which was developed by BYD and China's Didi Chuxing, will begin this week in Sao Paulo, Brazil's financial capital, with the goal of accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in 99's fleet.

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  Reuters | Jul 30, 2022

  U.S. Agency To Open Probe Into Fatal Florida Tesla Crash

  NHTSA has previously opened 36 special crash investigations - including the California crash - involving Tesla Inc vehicles in which advanced driver assistance systems like Autopilot were suspected of being used since 2016.

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  Reuters | Jul 30, 2022

  Chip Crunch Easing Could Weigh On Pricing Power, Tavares Says

  In a media call presenting the automaker's results in the first half of the year, Tavares said the industry was in a "very specific sweet spot right now".

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  Jaiveer Mehra | Jul 30, 2022

  JK Tyre Reveals New Range Of Electric Vehicle Specific Tyres

  JK Tyre says the new tyres offer ultra-low rolling resistance while also being durable and offering improved traction.

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  Reuters | Jul 30, 2022

  Brembo Open To Further Investment In Chinese JV As H1 Profit Tops Forecast

  Brembo could consider expanding its investment in a newly announced joint venture in China with Gold Phoenix, its executive chairman told Reuters after the Italian brakes maker posted a 13% rise in first-half core earnings.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 30, 2022

  Toyota Supplier Denso's Q1 Profit Tumbles 41%, Misses View

  Japan's Denso Corp, a major supplier to Toyota Motor Corp, lowered its operating profit forecast for the current business year by 14%, expecting automakers to undershoot production plans.

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  Reuters | Jul 30, 2022

  Rivian To Cut Headcount By 6%

  Electric-truck maker Rivian Automotive Inc said it was reducing headcount by 6% in order to optimize costs in a tightening macroeconomic environment.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 30, 2022

  JLR Parent Tata Motors Sees Sales Picking Up As Chip Shortage Eases

  Tata Motors Ltd expects strong demand to drive up sales of its cars, including at the luxury Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) unit, as the semiconductor shortage eases, even as it posted a wider quarterly loss on higher costs.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 30, 2022

  BMW Motorrad Bags 1000 Bookings For The G 310 RR

  BMW has bagged 1000 bookings for its new 310 cc supersport motorcycle, the G 310 RR in less than 2 months since bookings opened.

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