Electric Scout SUV and Pickup Updates: How VW's (Re-)Building the American Automaker
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VW’s Scout EV brand bows, around $2B US plant and truck nostalgia: Scout is building a plant that could make 200,000 electric trucks per year—including pickups ...
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Scout Motors CEO On Creating The Levi’s Of Electric Trucks, Staying True To The Brand’s History
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Volkswagen-Backed Scout Motors Starts Construction of $2 Billion Electric SUV Plant in South Carolina
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VW’s Scout EV brand bows, around $2B US plant and truck nostalgia: Scout is building a plant that could make 200,000 electric trucks per year—including pickups ...
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Scout Motors CEO On Creating The Levi’s Of Electric Trucks, Staying True To The Brand’s History
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Volkswagen-Backed Scout Motors Starts Construction of $2 Billion Electric SUV Plant in South Carolina
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Scout’s Electric Trucks Will Have Fold-Down Windshields Just Like the Originals: VW-owned Scout Motors will bring back a classic International off-roader touch ...
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Lamborghini Urus (2024): All info, prices and tests: As a plug-in hybrid, the Lamborghini Urus is not a fuel saver, but one of the most powerful SUVs ever ...
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Opel Grandland (2024): All info, prices and tests: The second generation of the Opel Grandland will be significantly larger than its predecessor and will also be ...
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Dacia Duster (2024): information, prices and tests: The third generation of the Dacia Duster will be launched in 2024. Now there are the prices for the ...
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Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology: dinosaur under power - AUTO BILD: Mercedes is not calling the electric G-Class the EQG, but the "G 580 with EQ technology" ...
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Porsche Cayenne (2024): all information, prices and tests: With the facelift of the Cayenne, Porsche has modernized the interior in particular ...
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Togg instead of Tesla: We are taking the new Togg T10X (2024) for a first test drive. The first electric SUV from Turkey has these surprises in store!
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Mazda CX-80 (2024): all information, prices and first check: If you need even more space in your SUV, you can get the Mazda CX-80, Europe's top model with up to ...
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Starts where the combustion engine left off: Can an electric car make you forget about the combustion engine? The first test drive with the new Porsche Macan ...
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Tesla to lay off nearly 2,700 employees in Texas factory, notice shows: Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, the electric vehicle maker said ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla to Lay Off Nearly 2,700 Employees in Texas Factory
- Tesla will lay off 2,688 employees at its Texas factory, as indicated in a notification.
- The layoff was done under the WARN Act, a U.S. labor law requiring companies with 100+ employees to notify ahead of planned closings or mass layoffs.
- Tesla announced that the layoffs will begin on June 14, amidst falling sales and an escalating price war.
- The global job cuts include 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, as part of another round of layoffs cutting over 10% of jobs.
Tesla Model Y vs. Fisker Ocean Electric SUV Comparison: A Flashy Threat to Tesla’s Dominance
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Angel Reese caps off 2024 WNBA Draft celebrations with new $183,000 Mercedes-Benz SUV
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Audi Q7 (2024): new XXL SUV is not called Q9 - AUTO BILD: The Audi Q7 only recently received a facelift, but the third generation of the XXL SUV is due for 2025 ...
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Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
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Keighley Scout movement in St George's Day parade & service: KEIGHLEY'S Scout movement turned out in force today (April 21) for its annual St George's Day parade ...
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The 1200 hp frontier commuter: Suitable for off-road use, buoyant, extremely strong & comfortable: The Yangwang U8 (2024) sets standards in the first test drive ...
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South Korea: World Scout Jamboree disaster blamed on government: An independent report says authorities failed to deliver a safe event for thousands of children.
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2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Joins the Party with 493 HP and $127K Base Price: Along with more horsepower and higher prices, the sporty GTS SUV and Coupe benefit ...
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Mini introduces new crossover: The Mini Aceman (2024) ranks below the Countryman. We already know the drives and ranges. The price is still unknown.
autozeitung.de/mini-crossover-2022-preis-reichweite-201899.html
Tesla Model Y (2024): all information, prices and tests: The Tesla Model Y is the SUV brother of the Model 3 and no less than the best-selling car in the world ...
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Hennessey Cadillac Escalade-V: More power for luxury SUV: Hennessey is bringing another performance variant for the SUV giant Escalade V. The version with 1 ...
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Audi Q7 V12 TDI for sale - AUTO BILD: The Audi Q7 V12 TDI is still the most powerful series diesel. The massive twelve-cylinder engine produces 500 hp and 1000 ...
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Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6.14 bln in chip grants: U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse, New York, on Thursday and ...
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Track Review: The Savior of Performance EVs?: With everything we love about the Ioniq 5 as well as some of the things we miss about ICE ...
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2025 Mercedes G-Class EV vs. 2025 Mercedes G550: How They Compare: The legendary G-wagen keeps its classic SUV looks but now offers a 579-hp quad-motor electric ...
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Quick Glance: Electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class Blends New and Old Tech
- The Mercedes G-Class, an iconic off-roader, undergoes a radical electric transformation.
- The G580 with EQ Technology maintains the iconic design but features an electric powertrain.
- The electric G-Class utilizes a 116-kWh battery, delivering 579 HP and 859 lb-ft of torque.
- Enhancements like G-Turn and G-Steering improve the off-road capabilities of the electric vehicle.
2025 Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler: Off-Road SUV Spec Showdown!: How does Toyota's newest off-road SUV compare to the segment's top dogs?
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2025 Aston Martin DBX Fixes Biggest Gripes with Better Cabin and UI System: Aston's $200K-plus luxury SUV also ditches the 542-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 ...
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BMW X2 (2024): all information, prices and tests: The new BMW X2 is here. It is larger, clearly stands out from its brother X1 and also comes as an M ...
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Renault Captur at Carwow - AUTO BILD: Is a small SUV just right for you? At Carwow you can get the Renault Captur with a big discount - an offer you should check ...
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This is how the new top dog from Skoda drives: Can the new Skoda Kodiaq (2024) defend its reputation as a brand flagship in the second generation ...
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Audi Q6L E-Tron for China: The long Q6 warns others about traffic jams: Audi presents its new Q6L E-Tron at the Beijing Auto Show. The range is 700 kilometers ...
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Tesla's shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo: Tesla said on Tuesday that it will use its existing factories to build new and more ...
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There is a Lupo hidden in the VW ID.Code study - AUTO BILD: VW gives an outlook on a large electric SUV for China. The ID.Code study communicates with light and ...
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Mercedes-AMG with 1,000 hp SUV: Super SUV against BMW XM and Porsche K1: In addition to the performance saloon, there is also a purely electric power SUV ...
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China’s GDP grows 5.3% in the first quarter of 2024: China’s economy grew stronger than expected at the start of this year, partly thanks to robust factory ...
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Quick Glance: China's Economy Surprisingly Strong in Q1 2024
- China's economy experienced stronger growth than anticipated in the first quarter of this year, primarily due to the thriving high-tech manufacturing sector.
- In the initial quarter, industrial production saw a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, driven by the flourishing high-tech industry. Notably, the manufacturing of 3D printing devices, electric vehicle charging stations, and electronic components surged by approximately 40% year-over-year.
- A recent official report highlighted a rise in China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index during the first quarter, marking the first increase in six months. Moreover, the Caixin/S&P Manufacturing PMI, a privately conducted survey, achieved its highest level in over a year as foreign demand grew.
- China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023. Despite a significant improvement from the previous year, it still represented one of the country's weakest economic performances in more than thirty years.
2024 Kia EV9 Land First Test: Forget the GT-Line Version: Don’t be fooled by the big power numbers, this is the version of Kia's new electric SUV you want.
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2024 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Meridian Edition First Test: Soul of a Rally Car?: Can Mazda’s small SUV join the off-road craze without forsaking the brand’s ...
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UAW clinches watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory
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Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
The Mazda Arata Is Another Try at Making an Electric SUV: Mazda brought the new Arata at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing to preview a sharp-looking electric SUV ...
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Range Rover Just Unveiled Its New All-Electric SUV: Land Rover has released the first images of the Range Rover Electric. The battery-powered SUV is currently ...
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Interview with Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato - AUTO BILD: Alfa Romeo is going electric, starting with the Milano SUV. Will the typical Alfa DNA be lost? ...
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Gas Backward: Switching to a Gas Jeep Wagoneer From an EV: What we learned after trading in the keys to our Ford F-150 Lightning for our Jeep Wagoneer yearlong ...
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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Drive: Is the Smaller, Cheaper Off-Road SUV Better?
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The Range Rover Electric Sure Looks Like the Gas Model: The first official images of the fully electric Range Rover show the luxury SUV will inherit the sleek ...
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Up close and personal with the newcomer G9: With the new XPeng G9, another Chinese manufacturer is coming to the German market in May 2024 ...
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Porsche with its own software: VW subsidiary is becoming more independent: Porsche wants to become more independent of the parent company Volkswagen when it ...
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RM Williams co-owner Nicola Forrest is sticking the boot in for women: In her first official media appearance since her separation from Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest ...
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Mitsubishi ASX facelift (2024): all info & first check: After less than two years, Mitsubishi has given the Captur brother ASX a facelift ...
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The Kia EV9 GT Arrives January 2025 with 'Enormous Power': During the Kia CEO Investor Day, the Korean brand announced plans to show the updated EV6 GT and ...
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2025 Buick Enclave First Look: The Wildcat Strikes Again: The third-generation Buick Enclave has a fresh new look and powertrain for 2025.
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Safest Hybrids for 2024: Toyota vs. Honda for the Lead: The rival automakers have several safe hybrid models, but there are some rather luxurious vehicles here ...
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2024 Porsche Cayenne First Test Review: Pay to Play: This sporty midsize SUV isn’t cheap, but it drives like a genuine Porsche.
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Smart #5: Wild concept study shows 800-volt SUV: At the Beijing Motor Show, Smart is giving a preview of the upcoming Smart #5 with a study ...
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Kawasaki to shut down factory WSBK team at end of 2024: Kawasaki will end its factory involvement in the World Superbike Championship at the conclusion of the ...
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Nigerian Breweries to shut down two plants: Job cuts are a strong possibilityamong the “operational efficiencymeasures” to be adopted by thecompany in the days ...
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This is why Alfa is renaming the Milano: Milano won, then lost: The Alfa Romeo Junior (2024) is the brand's first E-SUV, but is also available as a combustion ...
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Quick Glance: Controversy in Italy: Can a car be named „Milano“ if it comes from Poland?
- Alfa Romeo unveils the Alfa Milano, a new full-electric SUV manufactured in Poland.
- Italian government concerned about the impact on „Made in Italy“ due to production in Poland.
- Dispute arises over the name „Milano“ based on a 2003 law against false origin claims.
- Debate on the relevance of protected origin designations for global car manufacturers.
Could the Union Victory at VW Set Off a Wave?: Some experts say the outcome at a plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., may be organized labor’s most significant advance ...
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Nissan Reveals Striking New Qashqai Compact SUV for Europe: The U.S. previously received the Qashqai as the Rogue Sport from 2017 to 2022 ...
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2025 Toyota 4Runner Is Finally Here and Appears Worth the Wait: The fifth-generation off-road SUV had a successful 15-year run, but the sixth-gen's new ...
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BMW iX2 (2024): all information, prices and tests: With the iX2 there is an electric variant of the BMW X2 for the first time. This comes with the drives of the ...
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Next-Gen 2025 GMC Terrain Teases Assertive New Front End: GMC's littlest SUV is getting a makeover that appears to adopt the squarer and more confident styling ...
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Governors of six Southern states warn workers against joining UAW union: Governors of six Southern states — Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi ...
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UAW clinches watershed union victory at Volkswagen Tennessee factory: Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers ...
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Some Tesla workers get badge scan, realize layoff: Tesla told staff it was conducting layoffs on Sunday night, but some workers realized they were out of a job ...
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Ford's Transit Trail Recall Fix for Tire Rub Is Just Installing Smaller Ones
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‘Super cute please like’: the unstoppable rise of Shein: The long read: It is taking fast fashion to ever faster and ever cheaper extremes ...
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SsangYong's final chord: With VW ID.4 & Co. firmly in sight, the new SsangYong Torres EVX (2024) still only has an outside chance. First test drive!
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Interesting facts about the next X3: A clear announcement: AUTO ZEITUNG has already had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the next BMW X3 (2024) ...
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Weak demand: Tesla cuts hundreds of employees in Germany: Tesla boss Elon Musk is planning to cut more than one in ten jobs at the electric car manufacturer ...
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Tesla's Musk postpones India trip, aims to visit later this year : Musk was also expected to disclose details of the automobile major's plans for the ...
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At Chinese trade fair, exporters despair their goods are 'as cheap as cabbage': Wu Huazhan's Chinese television factory used to impose minimum orders to manage ...
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Volkswagen ID.Code Concept Previews a Handsome Autonomous SUV: Developed with the Chinese market in mind, the electric ID.Code concept is apparently capable of ...
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Look Inside the Most Expensive RAV4: 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Interior Review: When it comes to interior features and tech, you don’t get what you pay for in the ...
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Opel Grandland at Carwow - AUTO BILD: The Grandland is the largest in Opel's SUV team. But it not only scores points in terms of space ...
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Gas Backward: Switching to a Gas Jeep Wagoneer From an EV: What we learned after trading in the keys to our Ford F-150 Lightning for our Jeep Wagoneer yearlong ...
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Citroën C3 Aircross (2024): todas as informações: A Citroën está a lançar um novo C3 Aircross - que é quase irreconhecível. O SUV apresenta-se com um novo design ...
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Aston Martin Delays EVs, Will Develop a V-12 PHEV to Satisfy Demand for Gas Cars: Aston Martin is putting its development money where its customers mouths are: ...
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EV summer tire test in 235/55 R 19 - AUTO BILD: Do electric vehicles need special EV tires, or do they ride better on normal standard rubber? Our comparison test ...
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Watch: Dubai expat saves 5 lives in dramatic flood rescue captured on camera - News | Khaleej Times
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Georgia demands Rivian secure, maintain its site for planned EV factory: Electric vehicle maker Rivian said it is working to secure and maintain the site of its ...
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2025 BMW X3: What We Know So Far: BMW’s best-selling X3 SUV gets a comprehensive refresh for 2025 but leaves its admirable core competencies undiminished.
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