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Report: GM’s New User Interface Allegedly Horrible on the Chevy Silverado

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When General Motors announced it was going to move away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, the public was immediately upset. From Motor Trend : Right after taking delivery of our long-term 2024 Silverado ZR2, we ran into issues with Google Maps. Motor Trend then bashed the in-car app store.

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Driving Dystopia: Automakers Selling User Data for Pennies, Senators Ask FTC to Get Involved

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In March, General Motors, Honda Motor Co, and Hyundai Motor Group were previously criticized for having sold customer data accumulated by the telematics software equipped to modern vehicles. Images: General Motors; Hyundai] Become a TTAC insider. Penned by U.S. senators Ron Wyden and Edward J.

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Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

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Combine this with affordability, and the Model Y is one of the most appealing automobiles on the market today. In April, the Model Y accumulated 16,232 registrations, according to the EV Sales Blog , a website that tracks global electric vehicle sales. Credit: EV Sales Blog. Credit: EV Sales Blog. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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Toyota-backed U.S. self-driving startup garners $67 million investment

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You can see the five levels of autonomy from the SAE below, courtesy of a May Mobility blog post. The vehicles are expected to include buses to start, before later including taxis and other automobiles.

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Report: Toyota Boosts Wages Ahead of UAW Ratification Votes

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While the United Automobile Workers (UAW) are preparing to vote on contract proposals offered by Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, non-union Toyota is increasing hourly wages. Hourly compensation has increased for the automaker’s U.S. manufacturing, distribution center, and logistics employees.

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China’s GAC Debuts Ammonia-Powered Car Engine

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Meanwhile, China’s state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Company (GAC) has announced it had developed an engine powered by ammonia with help from Toyota Motor Corporation during its annual technology showcase. after overtaking General Motors Co.’s s joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp. and Wuling Motors Holdings.

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Ford Files Patent for Targeted Ads Inside the Vehicle

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For example, General Motors said it would be teaming up with IBM to create AI-generated advertisements catering to individual motorists in 2016 and likewise rope in positional data to better sync in-car marketing opportunities via the infotainment system. Images: Ford Motor Co.] Become a TTAC insider.

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