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Baja Opens Registration for “Chocolate” Cars Imported from Europe and America
Last week marked a momentous occasion for residents of Baja California as they embarked on the registration journey for their cherished imported cars from Europe and America, lovingly known as "chocolate" cars. These vehicles, once caught in a legal gray area due to initial registration oversights, are now on the path to full compliance and legality in Baja.
By Dabbie Davis
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Lucid Unveils Gravity: A Paradigm Shift in Electric SUVs
In a monumental move, Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), celebrated for its groundbreaking luxury electric vehicles, has once again disrupted the automotive landscape with the introduction of the Lucid Gravity, a luxury electric SUV poised to redefine the standards in its category. The Gravity seamlessly combines cutting-edge technology, unrivaled performance, and an anticipated range exceeding 440 miles, setting a new benchmark for electric SUVs.
By Ernest Hamilton

Saarbrücken Scientist Awarded Prestigious Prize for Advancements in Car Electrical Contact Reliability
Albert Keil Prize is awarded for outstanding achievements in the field of electrical contacts. In a groundbreaking achievement, materials scientist Professor Frank Mücklich has been honored with the Albert Keil Prize by the German Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE) for his pioneering work in enhancing the reliability of electrical contacts in cars.
By Michael Zhang

Electric Vehicles Log Fewer Miles than Gas Cars, Challenging Emission Reduction Assumptions
One of the largest studies to date finds the current generation of EV owners drive far fewer miles than owners of gas vehicles, translating to lower emissions savings from EVs.
By Eric Hamilton

SMU Professor Secures $1.2 Million Grant from Federal Highway Administration to Revolutionize Intersection Safety with AI
Southern Methodist University's Professor Khaled Abdelghany secures a $1.2 million grant to deploy artificial intelligence in transforming traffic intersections.
By Michael Zhang

GM shuffles top managers, including high-ranking women
General Motors Co (GM.N) reassigned four senior executives, including two high-ranking women, and announced the departure of another on Thursday.
By Paul Lienert in Detroit; Editing by David Gregorio

Takata, Honda sued over death linked to faulty air bag
Takata Corp and Honda Motor Co were hit Monday with a lawsuit over an air bag linked to the death last month of a woman in Florida, the latest legal issue for the companies as they continue to recall millions of vehicles for the faulty part.
By JESSICA DYE

Ford: Mustang driver injured by air bag fragment in North Carolina crash
Ford Motor Co F.N. said on Sunday night it was cooperating with U.S. safety regulators investigating a report the driver of a 2007 Ford Mustang was injured in August by a metal fragment from the car’s air bag.
By PAUL LIENERT