Exclusive: US Auto Industry Has a Big Software Problem—and China Is Pulling Ahead, Expert Warns
Auto industry is facing a software integration overhaul, as risk for legacy players losing ground to newer entrants grows.
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Tesla and BYD Ride Global EV Boom — Five Countries See Growth More Than Double as Gas Prices Spike
Global EV sales were up big in the second quarter. Tesla and BYD appear to the be the big winners based on the regions seeing the biggest growth.
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