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As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles?
Earlier this month, an intriguing new Detroit-based electric vehicle startup hit the market – Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed venture offering something US buyers rarely see these days – a pick up truck billed as…
Assure Scratch and Dent is using mobile technology to fix what traditional auto repair never could
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. For decades, the car repair industry operated on a model that worked well for major accidents and insurance-funded collision work but consistently failed for the type of damage most…
Auto Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Rise 24.6% In June
India's domestic passenger vehicle sales experienced a robust 24.6 per cent year-on-year increase in June, propelled by favourable government policies like income tax relief and repo rate cuts, alongside resilient rural demand, even as global crude…
General Motors vs. Lucid: Which Automotive Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
General Motors (GM +0.71%) and Lucid Group (LCID 8.97%) represent two different eras of automotive manufacturing. Investors must decide between a profitable industry giant and a high-growth luxury electric vehicle contender in 2026. General Motors…
Struggling German auto supplier Continental to sell unit
Continental, which has been struggling amid a crisis in the wider European auto sector, has been slimming down its operations to focus on its traditional tyre business. The group has signed an agreement to sell its ContiTech division, which makes…
US May Be at the End of the Electric Auto Mandate Road As Ford Reports a 40 Percent Drop in EV Sales
When Elon Musk introduced America to Teslas, they were a sort of novelty. They were pretty hip, good-looking, cool cars. Plus, they had a little get-up-and-go for those who might want to go green but also wanted speed too. But it was here that the…
'We are being sold out.' German VW workers blast union betrayal as auto plants are sacrificed to rearmament drive
In Wolfsburg, members of the Socialist Equality Party (SGP) and the VW Action Committee distributed a leaflet headlined, “Enough is enough—Defend every job at Volkswagen!” The early shift streamed out of the plant, the midday…
I tried this hidden Google Maps trick in Android Auto; now every drive feels smarter
Android Auto already does the basics well. It shows my route, plays my music, reads my messages, and keeps the phone out of my hand while I drive. But it never felt truly smart to me until I started using Gemini inside Google Maps. This is where…
Razer's new streaming microphone is a versatile beast, although the auto setup needs some work
If you're in the market for a pricey, studio-like USB microphone for high-quality audio capture, you've probably considered one of Shure's offerings. You'd do well to look at the Shure MV7+, a dynamic podcast mic that's cemented itself into our…
O'Reilly eyes $10bn bid for Genuine Parts' auto unit - report
US-based O'Reilly Automotive has submitted a cash offer for Genuine Parts Company's auto-parts division. Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources, reported that the division could be worth $10bn or more in any transaction, with an announcement on a…
Moran Wealth Management LLC Reduces Position in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. $PAG
Moran Wealth Management LLC decreased its holdings in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG - Free Report) by 28.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund…
Keybank National Association OH Acquires 326,664 Shares of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY
Keybank National Association OH boosted its holdings in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY - Free Report) by 1,009.4% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional…
Strs Ohio Sells 11,126 Shares of O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. $ORLY
Strs Ohio lowered its position in O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY - Free Report) by 3.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 274,774…
Trump Accounts Auto-Buy SPYM on July 4. Here's the ETF Nobody's Heard Of
SPYM's 0.02% expense ratio is the lowest among mainstream S&P 500 ETFs, and combined with its 321% 10-year return, it earned the fund the Trump Account default spot. SPYM beats VOO on fees and matches its returns, while SPY's liquidity edge only…
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Ford Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Ford 's (F 2.13%) history stretches all the way back to 1903. This company has long been one of the leaders in the domestic automotive sector. Its 2025 total revenue of $187 billion is clear proof that it's a sizable industry player. If you…
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