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From Nike to Nutella: Company names you have probably been mispronouncing your whole life

Global company names often get Americanized or Anglicized to the point where they're unrecognizable.

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Air-powered supercars and more autos stories

The Fox News Autos newsletter brings you the latest developments in the world of cars, trucks, performance vehicles and collectible automobiles.

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State Farm says it has stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles

The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.

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State Farm says it has stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles

The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft.

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Kia, Hyundai thefts using USB cords on the rise in TikTok trend, police say

Local police are warning car owners of a TikTok challenge inspiring car thieves to hot-wire Hyundai and Kia vehicles with a USB phone charger cord.

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Hyundai built a car that can drive sideways and spin

Hyundai Mobis is developing an e-Corner System that gives an electric vehicle four-wheel-steering capability with up to 90 degrees of articulation.

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I've driven 15 different electric cars this year — these are the 3 I'd buy (if I was rich)

Electric cars now come in all shapes and sizes, and there are plenty of options other than Tesla. These were my favorites after 12 months of testing.

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EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal

Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle.

Idaho murders: 90 white Elantras were registered to park on campus as cops struggle to find vehicle

Police are seeking a white Hyundai Elantra spotted near a crime scene just steps away from the University of Idaho in connection with a quadruple homicide.

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2023 tax credits for EVs: How they'll work and who can get them

A complex web of requirements is casting doubts on how many will receive the full $7,500 credit next year.

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2023 tax credits for electric vehicles will boost their appeal

Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle.

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EXPLAINER: 2023 tax credits for EVs will boost their appeal

Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. For at least the first two months of 2023, though, a delay in the Treasury Department's rules for the new benefit will likely make the full credit temporarily available to consumers who meet certain income and price limits. Certain EV brands that were eligible for a separate tax credit that began in 2010 and that will end this year may not be eligible for the new credit.

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Idaho murders: Moscow police chief says quadruple murder case 'is not going cold'

Moscow Police Department Chief James Fry said that the investigation surrounding the murders of four University of Idaho students "is not going cold."

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Idaho murders: Police investigate abandoned white Hyundai found in Oregon

Moscow police are probing an unoccupied white Hyundai in Eugene, Oregon, in connection to the quadruple homicide near the University of Idaho campus, a spokeswoman confirmed.

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‘Mrs. Mirona deserves the world’: Hometown Heroes winner receives new car

The St. Augustine teacher's aide who won the Hyundai Hometown Heroes free car giveaway received her new ride Friday.

Idaho murders: Digital footprint for type of Hyundai Elantras being sought likely 'slim to none,' expert says

University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Madison Mogen, 21, were stabbed several times and killed Nov. 13.

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Edmunds answers the top 5 questions for new EV buyers

Electric vehicles, or EVs for short, have been the hot car commodity for 2022, as their sales were up nearly 82% from 2021 and now make up 5% of the total market, according to Edmunds data.

Charges pending against 4 caught after police chase in Lincoln Square ends in fiery car crash

At around 10:43 a.m. Monday, the stolen car — which officials suspect was used in at least one previous armed robbery — was located by police. The car was fleeing from police when it hit a Department of Streets and Sanitation truck and caught fire.

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.

cnbc.com

Local hero’s sacrifice honored on Veterans Day

A well-deserved gift for Command Sergeant Major Andrew Wynn Sr. on Veterans Day.

Review: The 2022 Elantra N is Hyundai’s hot rod

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N is a high performance version of the compact sedan that comes with a manual transmission and a 276 horsepower engine.

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‘My life has been a blessing’: Army veteran wins Hyundai Hometown Hero

‘My life has been a blessing’: Army veteran wins Hyundai Hometown Hero

Hyundai recalls 44,000 SUVs, urges owners to park outside over fire risk

Hyundai and its Kia brand have recalled nearly 1 million vehicles since 2020 over similar wiring issues that could cause an engine fire

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Park outside: Hyundai recalls SUVs for fire risk in computer

Hyundai is telling the owners of more than 44,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park the vehicles outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off. The SUVs have anti-lock brake computers that can malfunction and develop an electrical short. Hyundai says in documents posted Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it has four reports of engine compartment fires from vehicles included in both recalls.

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RULES: Vote for a military servicemember or veteran to win a new SUV

Nominate a military servicemember or veteran who displays the Hometown Hero attitude.

Kakao is Korea’s app for almost everything. Its outage forced a reckoning.

A fire caused a days-long outage of Kakao's messaging, payment and ride-hailing apps. President Yoon Suk-yeol said the government would address antitrust concerns.

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🔒 Vote for a military servicemember or veteran to win a new SUV

Nominate a military servicemember or veteran who displays the Hometown Hero attitude.

🔒 Nominate a military servicemember or veteran to win a new SUV

Nominate a military servicemember or veteran who displays the Hometown Hero attitude.

‘Hometown Hero’ police officer receives new Hyundai Tucson

Jacksonville Beach Police officer who won Hyundai Hometown Hero contest drives away in new SUV.

US Sen. Warnock: Electric car tax credit needs 'flexibility'

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is urging the U.S. Treasury secretary to use “flexibility” in defining how automakers and consumers qualify for a revised tax credit for Americans buying electric vehicles.

U.S. traffic deaths down, but remain at 'crisis level'

The number of road fatalities fell in the second quarter of 2022, but remain at a 'crisis level' according to government officials tracking the issue.

foxnews.com

Afternoon Briefing: 5-year-old shot when his father was targeted

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

chicagotribune.com

Boy, 6, shot in the head in Rogers Park

A 6-year-old boy was shot in the head in Rogers Park on Sunday afternoon in Chicago, police said. A 25-year-old man was also shot.

chicagotribune.com

Hyundai and Kia warn thousands of SUV owners about fire risk

The recall includes an order to halt sales at any dealerships carrying select models of the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride.

washingtonpost.com

More than 280,000 Hyundai and Kia SUVs recalled over fire risk

More than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade and 36,000 Kia Telluride SUVs with model years 2020 through 2022 are being recalled in the U.S.

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Park outside: Fire risk prompts Hyundai, Kia hitch recalls

Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring.

🔒Vote for a local first responder and they could win a free car

Our first responders without a doubt deserve the world, and how cool would it be to help one of them win a free car?

A North Carolina woman says she believes her car was stolen as a result of the viral 'Kia Challenge' leaving her to pay hundreds to fix it': 'It is ridiculous'

Rachel Bestman,24, told Insider that she was distraught when her car went missing from her apartment complex parking lot.

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RULES: Nominate a local first responder and they could win a free car

Our first responders without a doubt deserve the world, and how cool would it be to help one of them win a free car?

Nominate a local first responder and they could win a free car

Our first responders without a doubt deserve the world, and how cool would it be to help one of them win a free car?

🔒Time to vote! You decide which local first responder will win a free car

Our first responders without a doubt deserve the world, and how cool would it be to help one of them win a free car?

Children as young as 12 have been working at a Hyundai-owned factory in Alabama, report says

A factory in Alabama that supplies Hyundai parts relied on underaged migrant workers, according to a report by Reuters.

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Hyundai gets $1.8B in aid to build electric cars in Georgia

The state of Georgia and local governments are giving Hyundai Motor Group incentives worth $1.8 billion to build electric vehicles in the state.

Hyundai subsidiary in Alabama focus of child labor investigation

State labor regulators opened an inquiry after a Reuters report found that children as young as 12 were put to work at the SMART metal stamping factory in Luverne.

washingtonpost.com

Hyundai exec vows to improve company's safety track record

Clogged oil ports, electrical shorts and leaks of brake fluid are only some of the safety problems that have caused multiple fires and forced Hyundai and Kia to recall millions of vehicles in the past seven years.

Deal for $5.5B Hyundai plant in Georgia nears final approval

Georgia officials are close to finalizing a deal with automaker Hyundai to build a $5.5 billion electric car plant near Savannah.

Hyundai unveils new Ioniq 6 EV — an 'electrified streamliner' with unique design

The Ioniq 6 will be Hyundai's third all-electric vehicle in the U.S. following the Kona and Ioniq 5 crossovers.

cnbc.com

Wickens caps week with another win and birth of his son

What a week for Robert Wickens, who picked up his second win in seven days on Saturday and also celebrated the birth of his first child.

Chip shortage keeps driving up auto prices, cutting sales

U.S. new vehicle sales tumbled more than 21% in the second quarter compared with a year ago as the global semiconductor shortage continued to cause production problems for the industry. But smaller, fuel-efficient gasoline vehicles don't appear to be faring as well.

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Police warn of rise in car thefts of two particular car brands. Is yours one of them?

Forest Park police said thefts of two brands have been rising following social media postings sharing how to start the cars without keys.

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U.S. Army Parachute Team lights the sky red during aerial show in Miami Beach

Take a look at this exciting footage of the U.S Army Parachute Team putting on a show with smoke canisters and aerial stunts over Miami Beach on Saturday.

‘Mrs. Mirona deserves the world’: Hometown Heroes winner receives new car

The St. Augustine teacher's aide who won the Hyundai Hometown Heroes free car giveaway received her new ride Friday.

St. Augustine kindergarten teaching assistant wins new car in Hometown Heroes giveaway

Out of more than 200 local teachers, one St. Augustine educator was picked as the Hyundai Hometown Hero.

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.

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Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars because seat belts can explode

Seat belt defect in some new and used vehicles can spray shrapnel inside the cabin when deployed, regulators warn.

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Hyundai announces $5.5B electric vehicle plant in Georgia

Hyundai Motor Group confirmed Friday the company will spend $5.5 billion on a huge electric vehicle plant near Savannah that will employ thousands — a deal Georgia’s governor called the largest economic development project in the state’s history.

Sources: Hyundai to set $7B US plant during Biden Asia visit

A U.S. official familiar with the project says South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected to announce its plans next week to build a massive electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia.

Hyundai recalls more than 215,000 Sonatas with leaky fuel hoses

Problematic fuel hoses crack over time and can leak in engine compartment, causing fires.

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This Car Absolutely Stole the 2022 New York Auto Show

One Asian carmaker took their bold design to new heights

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Nominate a first responder in your life and they could win a free car

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Villager near China plane crash recalls explosion

A villager living near the crash site of the China Eastern passenger jet recalls the sound of an explosion and a strong odor in the moments after its crash. (March 24)

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FHP: 2 seriously hurt after overturned semi, fuel spill shuts down WB I-10 near Chaffee Road for hours

Two people were injured, according to troopers, after a semitruck overturned on westbound Interstate 10 just before Chaffee Road, causing a fuel leak that shut down the interstate for hours Tuesday morning during rush hour as the Hazmat team was called to clean up the spill and crews worked to get the semi back upright.

The Worst Deals on New Cars Right Now

Some models are so hard to come by that consumers are paying well above the sticker price for themBy Jeff S. Bartlettwith Todd YoungIf you have your heart set on buying a new car this year, be pr...

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I drove the $24,000 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Here are 8 pros and cons to consider before buying the little truck.

The Hyundai Santa Cruz has a techy interior and an awesome bed, but it's pricier than the Ford Maverick and some may find the back seat cramped.

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Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off.

EU rejects merger of SKorean shipbuilders Daewoo, Hyundai

The European Union has rejected the merger between South Korean shipbuilders Hyundai and Daewoo.

US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires

U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a new engineering analysis investigation covers more than 3 million vehicles from the 2011 through 2016 model years. The agency has received 161 complaints of engine fires, some of which occurred in vehicles that had already been recalled.

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Edmunds: 2022 Ford Maverick vs. 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Well, they’ve made a comeback for the 2022 model year via the all-new Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. Built on crossover platforms, the Maverick and Santa Cruz promise better fuel economy and ride more comfortably than traditional midsize or full size body-on-frame pickups such as the Toyota Tacoma or Ford F-150. Edmunds’ experts compared them to find out.

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New German government to revamp incentives for electric cars

Germany’s new government says it is extending the country’s current incentive payments for buyers of electric and hybrid cars by a year.

The $24,000 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a truck that feels like an SUV — making it the perfect adventure vehicle

Part pickup and part SUV, the Hyundai Santa Cruz is unlike anything else you can buy today. And it's tremendous.

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When a Hyundai is also the family home

To keep their three kids in a sought-after public school district, one family sleeps in a car in the parking lot of a Pennsylvania Walmart while the parents work the overnight shift at the store.

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2 dead, at least 11 others, including a 91-year-old cab driver, wounded in city shootings since Friday night, police say

A woman, 35, was fatally shot in the McKinley Park neighborhood and at least 11 others were wounded in city shootings since Friday night, police said.

chicagotribune.com

One of the most popular electric cars just got thousands cheaper. Here are the cheapest EVs on sale for less than $35,000

Electric cars aren't as cheap as gas-powered vehicles yet, but a new one doesn't need to break the bank.

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The five best hybrid SUVs you can buy

SUVs are everywhere these days, and automakers have been rolling out hybrid variants that combine fuel efficiency and utility in one package.

3 people killed in overnight crashes on highway in Lexington County, cops say

At least three people died in unrelated crashes overnight in Lexington County, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol.

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Apple hires BMW veteran in latest sign of electric car push

The hire is the latest sign that Apple is serious about building an electric car to compete with automakers such as Tesla.

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Ford is revealing an all-new compact pickup next week called the Maverick

The Maverick is the long-rumored little sibling to Ford's F-Series and Ranger trucks. It's expected to cost around $20,000.

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Why automakers are naming vehicles after American destinations, like Santa Cruz, Telluride, Taos

The Hyundai Santa Cruz, Kia Telluride and Volkswagen Taos are recent examples of new cars, trucks and SUVs named after American destinations.

usatoday.com

Hyundai Recalls Over 390,000 Vehicles For Possible Engine Fires

The recall includes some Santa Fe Sport SUVs, Elantras, Konas and Velosters.

newsy.com

Hyundai recalls more than 390,000 vehicles due to possible engine fires

The largest recall covers more than 203,000 Santa Fe Sport SUVs from 2013 through 2015. Some are being recalled a second time.

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JSO: 2 taken to hospital after police chase ends with crash on Lem Turner Road

One adult and one child were hospitalized after they were involved in a wreck Saturday caused by a car fleeing from police, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Man killed, 2 women injured in wrong-way crash on I-295 near Beach Boulevard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was killed and two women were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a wrong-way crash involving two cars and a tractor-trailer on I-295 near Beach Boulevard. Southbound lanes reopened at 8 p.m.FHP: Man dead, 2 women seriously injured in wrong-way crash on I-295 at Beach Blvd around 3 a.m. Southbound I-295 still closed. The 23-year-old man driving the BMW was not wearing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries, troopers said. Troopers said the 22-year-old woman driving the Hyundai, who is listed as being from Corpus Christi, Texas, and a 48-year-old woman driving the semi were both wearing seat belts. A deadly crash was reported Saturday morning on I-295 near Beach Boulevard.

Insider Q&A: Hyundai's Olabisi Boyle

This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America shows Olabasi Boyle. Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, has seen plenty of change during her decades in the industry. (Hagop Istanboulian/Hyundai Motor America via AP)Olabisi Boyle, vice president of product planning and mobility strategy at Hyundai Motor North America, has seen plenty of change during her decades in the industry. A: There’s what we like to call “urban air mobility vehicles" instead of flying cars. Where it gets into the urban mobility and how they interact is we want to have, going into the future, multi-modal solutions for people.

Kia recalling 295,000 vehicles due to risk of engine fires

DETROIT – Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall or catch fire. Kia says in documents posted Saturday by the U.S. government that no manufacturing defect has been found, but it's recalling the vehicles to mitigate any risk of fire. The recall comes after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating Kia and Hyundai engine fires in 2019. Kia must pay $27 million and invest $16 million on safety performance measures. Another $27 million payment will be deferred as long as Kia meets safety conditions, the NHTSA said.

Ex-Philadelphia cop charged in fatal shooting of Black man

A white former Philadelphia police officer was charged Friday with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man after a high-speed car chase nearly three years ago. Four other officers who were on the scene and had taken cover did not fire their weapons, according to a grand jury presentment. The grand jury said Ruch shot Plowden in the head without justification as Plowden looked “dazed and lost on the sidewalk." According to the grand jury, Ruch and his partner began following Plowden and asked police dispatch to check the registration of his car. Ruch fired the fatal shot just 6 to 8 seconds after getting to the crash scene, the grand jury said.

Mother hit, killed by car while helping driver who struck horses

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A woman who stopped to help after another driver struck and killed two horses on U.S. 301 was hit and killed after she got out of her car, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The horses died from their injuries, troopers said. She stopped to help, got out of her car and started to walk over to the other driver. But at the same moment, a red Kia Forte that was also headed south on 301 hit one of the horses lying in the roadway, flipping the Kia, which hit Nault and her Hyundai. She tried to save her mother, but Nault died at the scene.

These 2020 Super Bowl commercials made us laugh, cry and smile

The 2020 Super Bowl has come and gone, and as usual, everyone seems to be talking about the great commercials they saw, and just how great Jennifer Lopez and Shakira were during the halftime performance. Most unexpected cry: GoogleDid anyone else suddenly find themselves sobbing during the first half of the game during the Google commercial? The commercial featured extraordinary Americans doing extraordinary things. Most likely to make you want to crash the patriarchy: MicrosoftIn case you didn’t know, this year’s big game featured the first woman to coach during a Super Bowl. She didn’t become the first woman to help coach a team to a Super Bowl victory, but we’ve got a feeling she’ll be getting there very soon.

St. Marys couple killed, 2 children hurt in head-on crash

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. Three people, including a husband and wife from St. Marys, were killed and the couples two children were injured in a head-on crash Saturday night in Alachua County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to the Highway Patrol, a Hyundai Elantra was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of S.R. Troopers said the driver of the Toyota -- Christopher Hesling, 30, of St. Marys, Georgia -- and one of the passengers -- Brittany Hesling, 31, of St. Marys -- died. The Highway Patrol report shows Brittany Hesling was not wearing a seat belt. The pair most recently lived in a neighborhood near downtown St. Marys with their two children.

Hyundai investing $35B in autonomous driving and electric cars

Hyundai does not intend to be left behind in the high-stakes race to build mass-market electric and self-driving cars. (CNN) - Hyundai does not intend to be left behind in the high-stakes race to build mass-market electric and self-driving cars. The race to get fully autonomous cars on the roads is underway globally, and carmakers are under pressure to either get on board or risk getting left behind. Ford and Baidu have teamed up to develop self-driving cars in China. And Volkswagen started testing electric cars fitted with autonomous technology on a section of Hamburg's streets.

India's car market has worst month in 18 years

(CNN) - Just two years ago, India's huge car market was booming and global players were rushing to invest. "This is a very deep sort of a slump that is impacting every segment of the industry," Mathur said. Before the slump hit, India was predicted to overtake Germany and Japan to become the world's third largest car market by 2020 behind only China and the United States. India is one of several big car markets to face a major slump, as the global car industry struggles with trade tensions, an economic slowdown, new technologies and regulatory changes. The world's biggest car market, China, shrank for the first time in more than two decades in 2018.

US auto sales down 0.5% in May

U.S. auto sales dipped for the fifth month in a row in May, with a 0.5 percent decrease and more than 1.5 million vehicles sold, The Associated Press reported. General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Hyundai and Toyota reported decreases in sales last month compared to May 2016. IHS Markit analyst Tom Libby told the AP that despite good economic factors, like low unemployment and gas prices, there could be a decrease in auto sales for all of 2017. The past two years saw record sales of about 17.5 million vehicles, which analysts say could account for the lack of demand, the AP reported. Libby's firm reduced its 2017 sales forecast from 17.4 million to 17.3 million, the AP reported.

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