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abccolumbia.com > 02/10/2026 > construction-and-hiring-continue-at-scout-motors

Construction and hiring continue at Scout Motors

Construction and hiring continue at Scout Motors2+ hour, 36+ min ago   (457+ words) BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO) " It's been two years since Scout Motors broke ground on it's new production center in Blythewood " and on Tuesday, ABC Columbia's Lee Williams was given a sneak peek to check out the team's progress. His bus tour…...

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abccolumbia.com > 02/04/2026 > vance-says-us-seeks-to-create-a-critical-minerals-trading-bloc-with-its-allies-to-counter-china

Vance says US seeks to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China

Vance says US seeks to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (835+ words) Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the trade war over the past year exposed how dependent most countries are on the critical minerals that China has a stranglehold on. "We want members to form a trading bloc among allies…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/29/2026 > elon-musk-bets-teslas-future-on-robots

Elon Musk bets Tesla's future on robots

Elon Musk bets Tesla's future on robots1+ week, 5+ day ago   (90+ words) (CNN)" Elon Musk says Tesla's future won't rely on cars at all. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, he said the company plans to stop making the Model S and Model X in favor of making more of its Optimus humanoid robots. Musk claims…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/09/2026 > gm-takes-6-billion-hit-for-backing-away-from-evs

GM takes $6 billion hit for backing away from EV’s

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (101+ words) (CNN)" General Motors says it will lose another $6 billion as a result of its decision to pull back on electric cars. This, on top of a $1.6 billion charge, the company disclosed in October for changes to its EV plans. GM…...

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abccolumbia.com > 12/08/2025 > scout-motors-continues-to-create-jobs-in-palmetto-state

Scout Motors continues to create jobs in Palmetto State

Scout Motors continues to create jobs in Palmetto State2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (76+ words) ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)" Scout Motors continues to create jobs in the Palmetto State. Monday afternoon, Dec.8, Governor Henry McMaster, Congressman Jim Clyburn and company officials celebrated the establishment of the new Sodecia facility in Orangeburg. Officials say the $120 million dollar…...

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abccolumbia.com > 12/02/2025 > scout-motors-continues-to-create-jobs-in-the-palmetto-state

Scout Motors continues to create jobs in the Palmetto State

Scout Motors continues to create jobs in the Palmetto State2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (77+ words) ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)" Scout Motors continues to create jobs in the Palmetto State. Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Governor's Office announced Sodecia selected Orangeburg County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation to support Scout Motors. Officials say the $120 million investment…...

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abccolumbia.com > 11/11/2025 > ford-creates-new-design-for-car-showrooms

Ford creates new design for car showrooms

Ford creates new design for car showrooms2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (93+ words) (CNN)" Ford is working on a new design for its dealerships with a focus on more hospitality and less sales pressure. They want it to feel less like a dealership, and more like a hotel. The design is called "Ford…...

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abccolumbia.com > 11/11/2025 > rental-car-companies-see-spike-in-rentals

Rental car companies see spike in rentals

Rental car companies see spike in rentals2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (88+ words) (CNN)Rental car companies are seeing a spike in one-way rentals. It comes amid the widespread flight cancellations at major U.S. airports which is the FAA's effort to try to counter the effect of air traffic controller staffing shortages due to…...

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abccolumbia.com > 10/22/2025 > tesla-to-post-best-quarter-ever

Tesla to post best quarter ever

Tesla to post best quarter ever3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (86+ words) (CNN)" Tesla is about to announce some good news, but the optimism might be fleeting. Analysts say the auto company is set to report adjusted earnings of roughly 1.9 billion Wednesday afternoon, October 22. That result is caused by record-setting sales of…...

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abccolumbia.com > 09/23/2025 > tax-credit-for-ev-buyers-expires-soon

Tax credit for EV buyers expires soon

Tax credit for EV buyers expires soon4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (86+ words) (CNN)" Time is running out to get one of those big electric-vehicle tax credits. Under President Trump's spending and tax package, the $75,000 federal tax credit for EV-buyers ends October 1st. In recent weeks some buyers have rushed to get deals ahead…...