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Trump announces $4.2 billion Audi U.S. plant investment to produce 200,000 SUVs a year

Audi will invest about $4 billion to build an SUV plant in Georgia, targeting annual output of up to 200,000 vehicles and about 4,500 jobs. U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the project at a Republican campaign event as a result of his tariff policy ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The plan includes producing large SUVs such as the Q7, Q8 and Q9, with construction slated for 2027 and production planned for the early 2030s.

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GM to close Michigan plant that made Cadillac batteries in summer 2027

General Motors will close its Brownstown battery assembly plant in Michigan in the summer of 2027 as electric vehicle demand slows and the automaker reshapes its production strategy. The facility has produced high-voltage batteries for the Cadillac Celestiq and components for the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. Headcount has fallen to fewer than 12. GM has also exited battery joint venture plans in Indiana and a Lansing project, and ended fuel-cell cooperation with Honda.

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Tesla drops \'FSD\' name in Europe; electric scooter runs on sunlight

Tesla has changed the name of its driver-assistance feature FSD to “assisted driving” in Europe after German regulators warned the branding could mislead. The company also raised pressure on approval timelines, mentioning potential loss of life if approvals are delayed. The article also covers Tesla’s expanding vehicle-use functions, signs of a rebound in the U.S. EV market, estimates for Cybertruck deliveries, overseas expansion by Chinese EV makers, responses by Japanese automakers, and new personal mobility products including solar-charged scooters.