VW aims to slash production times at its new Trinity plant by using techniques such as large die casting and cutting the number of components in its cars by several hundred.
The automaker has "lots of initiatives" in place to develop more local sourcing of semiconductors, Tavares said.
Porsche is offering a virtual reality gaming experience for passengers at its Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles.
The Shanghai factory suspended production from Monday to Thursday after the city launched a two-stage lockdown to combat a surge in COVID-19 cases.
VW aims to slash production times at its new Trinity plant by using techniques such as large die casting and cutting the number of components in its cars by several hundred.
IIHS said that only the Subaru Ascent and Subaru Forester earned a good rating.
If there is a prolonged period of elevated gas prices, then there's good reason to believe it will hasten the demise of the internal combustion engine and accelerate the move to EVs.
Self-driving car unit Waymo said it would begin offering rides in San Francisco without a driver behind the wheel.
The invasion of Ukraine has given electric-vehicle makers heartburn over the supply of nickel, since Russia is one of the world's biggest producers. But Tesla has been scouring the globe for the metal and signing pacts with several nickel suppliers since 2021.
Canadian automotive supply giant Magna International is building a $40-million factory in Chatham, Ont., to better serve Ford Motor Co. with much-needed battery enclosures for the new Ford F-150 Lighting electric pickup.
Mercedes will launch the new GLC this autumn only with small four-cylinder engines, either in plug-in hybrid or 48-volt mild hybrid configurations.
Genesis's first standalone retail store in Lafayette, La., is the first of six that are scheduled to open by the end of the year.
Mercedes said the factory, which builds the flagship S-Class and EQS sedans, is continuing to operate despite parts shortages.
Key suppliers Aptiv and Thyssenkrupp have sent workers home because of the need to enforce COVID controls.
Increasing the computing power of cars will be more difficult for the auto industry than the switch to electric from combustion propulsion, Volvo CEO Jim Rowan said.
Earlier this month, Pony.ai agreed to issue a recall for some versions of its autonomous driving system software after an October crash in California.
GM builds Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles with Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC in an area of Shanghai that has been locked down during the city's COVID-19 outbreak.
Top Volkswagen shareholder Porsche SE supports plans to list Porsche AG but the Ukraine conflict could affect the proposed IPO's timing.
March U.S. new-vehicle sales are projected to drop 24 to 26 percent, with the annualized sales pace falling to 12.7 million to 13.1 million, down from 17.79 million in March 2021, and well below January and February levels.
A persistent global shortage of chips has disrupted production in the automotive and electronics industries, forcing some firms to scale back production, and there have been growing calls to decrease reliance on foreign semiconductors.
GM builds Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles with Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC in an area of Shanghai that has been locked down during the city's COVID-19 outbreak.
The package, on sale this fall, will be available on the XL trim.
To reduce what it calls "waste" in dealerships' operations, GM has rolled out free tools that track incoming inventory, find areas where stores can make more money and suggest the fastest-moving inventory to order.
The metaverse — where the virtual and physical worlds meet — is poised to take in-vehicle entertainment to places typically associated with science fiction movies.
Many of the companies that have moved operations outside of Ukraine or Russia might not be quick to return.
Jeep took its time developing the plug-in hybrid version of the Grand Cherokee to ensure it can handle whatever obstacles it faces.
Automakers and battery companies are spending unprecedented sums of money as they build out North America's EV supply chain.
Beijing auto show organizers are expected to reschedule the April event because of surging coronavirus infections in multiple cities across China.
Another 96,300 units were removed from production schedules over the past week due to the microchip shortage as the supply crisis continues to hamper production of even top-selling models.
The number of U.S. dealerships fell slightly in 2021. But average throughput, or new-vehicle sales per franchise, increased, according to Automotive News' annual dealership census.
Shanghai will lock down the city in two phases to conduct a mass testing blitz for COVID-19, as authorities scramble to staunch a spiraling outbreak in the Chinese financial hub and beyond.
Continental says its Collective Perception system can allow vehicles to pull together image data from other vehicles and infrastructure sensors to improve a driver's field of sight.
Federal officials have again argued that bundled guaranteed asset protection coverage renders an auto loan subject to the Military Lending Act, raising a potential concern for dealerships and the auto finance industry.
BMW's future showrooms will feature fewer cars, and each model will have a display with lounge like seating, unique lighting elements and premium furnishings.
A lot of dealers have discovered that installing powerful fast chargers for electric vehicles — as some brands are requiring dealerships to do — is a complicated, expensive and time-consuming exercise.
In this Q&A, former California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols discusses her work with the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, whether high gasoline prices are a crisis or opportunity, and the persistent longevity of the internal combustion engine.
U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan's approval came after Musk said the SEC had ignored its "court-ordered duty" by waiting nearly 3-1/2 years to make the payout to investors in his electric car company.
In this Q&A, former California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols discusses her work with the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, whether high gasoline prices are a crisis or opportunity, and the persistent longevity of the internal combustion engine.
Koons of Silver Spring repurposed a defunct subscription service into an acquisition company in the mold of Carvana or Vroom.
The Purosangue will be unveiled by the end of this year with deliveries expected to begin in 2023. Earlier spy shots hint at the vehicle being more of a crossover than a traditional SUV.
Robert Brockman says the IRS emptied his wife's account and shunned an offer by his family’s Bermuda trust to set aside $1.45 billion while he contests the agency’s civil claims.
Lithia Motors sold a dealership in California in March, while buyers of recent dealership acquisitions include Ken Ganley Automotive Group, Ourisman Automotive Group and Sam Toliver and Shelton Toliver.
Robert Brockman says the IRS emptied his wife's account and shunned an offer by his family’s Bermuda trust to set aside $1.45 billion while he contests the agency’s civil claims.
VW has been unable to produce enough ID5 exhibition and demonstration vehicles for dealerships.
Stellantis vehicles that are front-engine, rear-wheel drive, such as pickups and SUVs, will be available in the 2023 model year with a new 3.0-liter inline-six, the first for a Jeep or Dodge since 2006.
Uber thinks listing all New York City taxis on its app might help the ride-hailing firm overcome a driver shortage in the city.
Uber thinks listing all New York City taxis on its app might help the ride-hailing firm overcome a driver shortage in the city.
Chipmaker Qualcomm and SSW Partners, an investment firm based in New York, said in October they had reached an agreement to buy Veoneer for $4.5 billion.
Mazda will suspend production at its two domestic factories for two days in April as factors including a rise in COVID-19 cases in China cause supply disruptions.
Production of VW, Audi and Cupra compact battery-electric cars built on VW Group's MEB platform will be resumed after supply constraints eased.
