The California Highway Patrol has deployed 100 low-profile Dodge Durango patrol vehicles with subdued markings to blend into traffic and catch reckless drivers, addressing rising aggressive driving and 400,000 annual crashes. Equipped with advanced tech, these units enhance safety through stealth enforcement. Public reactions are mixed, but early results show effectiveness in interventions.
General Motors has formed a small, agile AI team in Silicon Valley, recruiting talent from Google, Meta, Amazon, and Pixar to integrate AI into manufacturing, self-driving tech, and motorsports. Partnerships with Nvidia and Google Cloud enhance efficiency via cobots, predictive maintenance, and digital twins. This strategy positions GM as an industry leader in intelligent automotive innovation.
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U.S. automakers in 2025 face persistent inflation, driving new car prices to around $48,500 amid rising costs for materials, labor, and Trump's 25% tariffs adding $108 billion in expenses. This erodes margins and softens demand, prompting shifts to high-margin EVs and domestic sourcing. Without relief, inflation risks becoming a chronic industry drag.
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