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thestar.com.my - linshuting  Tim Santasombat - Thailand's auto production up 11 pct in Nov.
Thailand's auto production up 11 pct in Nov.
The Star Online

BANGKOK, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's auto production expanded in November, mainly due to a significant surge in battery electric passenger vehicles, data from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) showed on Monday. Thai auto manufacturers…

washingtonexaminer.com - Democrats blame the victim for auto thefts
Democrats blame the victim for auto thefts
Washington Examiner

Hyundai and Kia had been selling millions of cars in the United States without electronic immobilizers for over a decade without any complaints. Then, in the summer of 2022, a series of TikTok videos went viral demonstrating how to start certain…

bloomberg.com - Joe Weisenthal - One Chart That Helps Explain Surging Auto Delinquencies
One Chart That Helps Explain Surging Auto Delinquencies
Bloomberg

This article is for subscribers only. Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in…

seekingalpha.com - First Principles Partners - Wolfspeed: Full Production Ramp Ripe For Automotive Scaling (NYSE:WOLF)
Wolfspeed: Full Production Ramp Ripe For Automotive Scaling (NYSE:WOLF)
Seeking Alpha

Wolfspeed is well-positioned to capitalize on the EV boom, leveraging its 200mm silicon carbide ramp and strong Toyota partnership. With $1.5 billion in liquidity, including a $698.6 million IRS tax refund, WOLF can accelerate Mohawk Valley Fab…

upi.com - South Korea auto exports hit $66B through November, on track for record year
South Korea auto exports hit $66B through November, on track for record year
UPI

Dec. 21 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's automobile exports reached $66.04 billion from January through November, putting the industry on pace to set a new annual record, the Trade Ministry said Sunday. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said…

androidauthority.com - Aamir Siddiqui - Android Auto's music player is about to look a lot more expressive
Android Auto's music player is about to look a lot more expressive
Android Authority

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Android Auto v15.9.6551 includes code for a Material 3 Expressive-style wavy progress bar. The updated media UI adds visual flair to the playback interface but hasn't rolled out publicly yet. The change is part of…

bloomberg.com - Joe Weisenthal - Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever
Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever
Bloomberg

By and large, American households are in a healthy economic position. Yes, unemployment has been rising, but it's still at fairly low levels. Consumer spending has held up well despite terrible sentiment. And many households are sitting on huge…

republicworld.com - Thomson Reuters - German Auto Exports Hit Hard by Trump Tariffs
German Auto Exports Hit Hard by Trump Tariffs
Republic World

Hit by Trump Tariffs: German car exports to the United States slumped by almost 14 per cent in the first three quarters of 2025, making it the hardest-hit branch of German industry in US President Donald Trump's trade war, according to a study seen…

androidauthority.com - Andy Walker - Android Auto has a hidden menu, but so many of you had no idea it exists
Android Auto has a hidden menu, but so many of you had no idea it exists
Android Authority

Andy Walker / Android Authority I've said it before, and I'll repeat it: Android Auto is among Google's best products. Yes, it has its flaws and could be improved, but the value it adds to the driving experience is substantial. It's even more…

9to5google.com - Ben Schoon - Android Auto update hints at Cast support, Material music player redesign [Gallery]
Android Auto update hints at Cast support, Material music player redesign [Gallery]
9to5Google

Google appears to be working on more Android Auto updates, including potential support for Cast and a redesign of the music player to go with Material 3 Expressive. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we've decompiled the…

247wallst.com - Rich Duprey - Can the R2 Really Save Rivian Automotive?
Can the R2 Really Save Rivian Automotive?
24/7 Wall St

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is betting its future on the R2, a midsize electric SUV scheduled to enter production in the first half of 2026. Priced at approximately $45,000 before any incentives, the R2 is designed to reach a much broader…

phonearena.com - Tsveta Ermenkova - Android Auto is quietly changing something you stare at every drive
Android Auto is quietly changing something you stare at every drive
PhoneArena

Google is getting ready to tweak Android Auto again, and while this change is subtle, it's something most drivers will notice pretty quickly. Let's be honest, a lot of us spend most of our drive time listening to music or podcasts, and we all have…

marketbeat.com - Automotive Stocks To Research - December 22nd
Automotive Stocks To Research - December 22nd
MarketBeat

Rivian's Autonomy Bombshell Changes Everything—Even Its Valuation Rivian Automotive, AutoZone, Autozi Internet Technology (Global), O'Reilly Automotive, Upstart, SoundHound AI, and Monolithic Power Systems are the seven Automotive stocks to…

dailymail.co.uk - Ben Shimkus, Consumer Reporter For Dailymail.Com - Another feel-good EV disappears as automakers rethink electric dreams
Another feel-good EV disappears as automakers rethink electric dreams
Mail Online

READ MORE: I drove two EVs that seduce gas-loving drivers Volkswagen's most smile-inducing car — the electric reboot of its iconic hippie camper van — isn't shipping to US dealerships in 2026. The German automaker shelved next year's…

prnewswire.com - Panasonic Corporation of North America - Panasonic Automotive Systems achieves conformance with the international standard ISO/IEC 5230 (OpenChain) on open source license
Panasonic Automotive Systems achieves conformance with the international standard ISO/IEC 5230 (OpenChain) on open source license
Cision PR Newswire

We have been promoting the use of OSS and compliance management for many years. As OSS becomes more widespread, strengthening compliance management across the entire supply chain has become increasingly important. In response, we established an…

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