Cases of technology-enabled stalking involving cars are emerging as automakers add ever-more-sophisticated features, such as location tracking and remote control of functions such as locking doors or honking the horn.
The company likely delivered 1.82 million EVs globally in 2023, up 37 percent from 2022. In January, Musk said that Tesla has the potential to achieve 2 million deliveries this year.
In 2024, Chevrolet expects greater EV availability as more trim levels of the Silverado and Blazer go into production and the Equinox arrives.
In an industry still dominated by more familiar names such as Toyota, VW and GM, Chinese automakers including BYD and SAIC are making serious inroads.
When a brand is folded up and leaves the fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealerships and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in.
Environmental regulations and large purchase incentives fuel the market for electric vans and trucks.
GM contends San Francisco used the presence of its Cruise self-driving unit to tie its tax bill to a portion of GM’s global revenue.
Dealers blame lenders at least in part for a disconnect in the car buying process between auto retailers and customers, according to a new study by eLEND Solutions.
In 2023, 34 percent of all vehicle launches experienced production delays, compared with 5 percent in 2018, said PwC.
When a brand is folded up and leaves our fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealers and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in.
Electric vehicles' presence at 2024 CES mirrors the market's growth slowdown.
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Tesla's Giga Texas factory is churning out 4680 battery cells at a rate only sufficient to power about 24,000 Cybertrucks a year, or about a 10th of the required output, Reuters found.
NADA plans to try to keep the FTC's CARS Rule regulations from taking effect July 30, CEO Mike Stanton says. Blocking the rule rests with Congress or the court system.
Electric vehicle battery companies have cut hundreds of jobs over the last few months, an effect of the automotive industry recalibrating the timeline for the electric vehicle transition.
Online used-vehicle retailer Vroom is the first user of a digital title clearinghouse that West Virginia state officials say auto businesses may use to reduce title turnaround times.
Dealers must be registered via IRS Energy Credits Online for their customers to claim or transfer federal tax credits and use those funds as a down payment.
Several brands will enter the new era of the EV segment next year for the first time.
Michelle Robinson took the stand this week in Detroit, where she defended the council’s decision to strip the country’s largest Black-owned automotive supplier of its minority business enterprise status.
The institute's study of more than 160,000 crashes found that front crash prevention systems reduced rear-end collisions with medium- or heavy-duty trucks by 38 percent and with motorcycles by 41 percent.
The Presidio Group debuted a new quarterly report that includes dealership financial data gleaned from a partnership with NCM Associates.
China has arrived at a point where it needs to start selling more vehicles outside of its border, one analyst says. Despite trade threats from the EU, China is already challenging Japan for the global lead in automotive exports.
Through Dec. 18, Ford issued 54 recalls affecting nearly 5.7 million vehicles in the U.S. in 2023. That's down about 21 percent from the number of recalls Ford issued in 2022.
A safety investigation found issues involving 64 models, including almost two dozen sold under Toyota's brand.
The automaker has centered the effort on helping consumers learn more about its new EVs.
The EV maker will bump the pay for hourly workers from $20 to $22 an hour on the low end, and up to $34.50 an hour from $30.65 on the high end, CNBC reported.
At least three U.S. senators said they oppose the takeover of a longstanding American steelmaker by a foreign firm.
The all-electric capabilities of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV are not the only notable features of the new midsize crossover bearing a familiar nameplate.
Mexico has sought to allay concerns that the plant might be canceled. Last week, the state government approved $153 million in incentives for basic infrastructure.
Nissan joins foreign brands including Tesla, BMW and Ford that are expanding exports of China-made vehicles to exploit the country's lower manufacturing costs and improve the utilization of factories.
The move follows several months of uncertainty over U.S. Steel's future ownership.
Self-driving technology company May Mobility will begin driverless service Monday at one of its flagship locations, company executives said.
Sarasota Ford, which also has an 11-seat movie theater and a relaxation room with massaging chairs, brought in an award-winning chef to help build customer loyalty.
Ford plans to build half as many electric F-150s each week in 2024 as it had previously intended, to the frustration of suppliers that invested big money to be ready for higher output.
Honda is promoting its push toward carbon neutrality in 2050 with a Rose Parade float called 'Keep Dreaming.'
When leasing dried up in mid-2021 as inventories fell and demand outstripped supply, it created a knock-on effect that may take until the end of the decade to normalize.
An increased threat of losses for Tesla in Autopilot litigation across the U.S. could embolden others to challenge the technology in court and force the company to potentially pay victims millions of dollars in compensatory damages.
Forvia is looking to design innovative parts that make vehicles greener while keeping costs contained and making the right investments globally. It's a tricky balancing act to pull off.
The U.S. car safety agency said it opened a preliminary evaluation into 2021-23 Nissan Rogue, 2019-21 Altima and 2019-21 Infiniti Qx50 vehicles.
Dutch authorities cited differences between Autopilot functions that are available on the European and U.S. markets as the reason Tesla cars will not be recalled in the EU.
AT&T said it expects to start adding Rivian electric commercial vans, R1T pickup trucks, and R1S SUVs in its fleet in early 2024. The companies did not disclose details or financial terms.
More than two years into a defect investigation, NHTSA determined Tesla’s Autopilot doesn’t do enough to guard against misuse, prompting Tesla’s largest recall ever.
LANSING — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday she will ask lawmakers to approve a $25 million tax rebate program to boost vehicle sales in Michigan, particularly of electric- or hybrid-powered cars and trucks made in unionized plants.
The Democratic governor will call for the funding in her January State of the State speech. She outlined a different EV rebate proposal in her 2022 address and a sales tax break on EV purchases in her 2023 speech. Neither became law.
Under the latest plan, the following rebates would be applied to the final price of a new vehicle:
"MI Vehicle Rebate will save you money on your new car as you walk out of the dealership with your keys," Whitmer said in a statement. "Michigan’s auto industry is the backbone of our economy, and this year, the hardworking men and women of the UAW and our world-leading automakers negotiated and ratified a record contract. Now, let’s keep making the world’s best cars and trucks while lowering costs for families by thousands of dollars. Together, we will build and lead the future of mobility and electrification."
Used vehicle purchases would be ineligible for the rebate, which would last until the $25 million is gone. The $25 million would cover between 10,000 and 25,000 vehicles, roughly the number of new vehicles that are sold in Michigan in a week or two.
Combined with a $7,500 federal credit, Whitmer said, residents could get up to $10,000 off the price of certain EVs or hybrids. The dealer would get a tax rebate voucher from the state Department of Treasury and subtract that amount from the final price.
The governor's office released supportive statements from the Michigan Automobile Dealer Association; MICHauto, an initiative of the Detroit Regional Chamber; and the BlueGreen Alliance, a partnership of unions and environmental groups. Her push came as EV growth is starting to slow and fall short of the auto industry's lofty ambitions to transition away from combustion engines.
The Biden administration recently proposed new rules that would limit EV buyers from claiming the full tax credit if they purchase cars containing battery materials from China and other countries that are considered hostile to the U.S.
— The Associated Press contributed.
Ferrari is developing its first full-electric car and has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2030.
Product development and purchasing chief Doug Parks will retire after nearly 40 years with the automaker, and Rory Harvey will fill a newly created role as president of global markets.
EV registrations grew at a healthy pace, led by old-guard luxury brands, in the January-to-October period but are no longer taking share from gasoline and hybrid vehicles, according to the most recent new-vehicle registration data from Experian.
The move is the result of a years-long NHTSA defect investigation that will remain open as the agency monitors the efficacy of Tesla’s fixes.
Congress in 2021 directed U.S. regulators to mandate a passive technology to try to avert more than 10,000 deaths annually. The law requires USDOT to set a technology safety standard by November 2024.
Stellantis' Ram division aims to give consumers a pickup with an electric drivetrain that will eliminate some of the issues affecting EVs.
Based on the current Nissan stock price, the share disposal is worth $824.29 million, Renault said, and represents the first move by the automaker to reduce its Nissan stake to 15 percent from around 43 percent.
Collin Shaw, the manufacturers association's chief commercial vehicle officer and COO for its Original Equipment Suppliers group, will succeed Fream on April 1.
The White House goal is to grow the nationwide network of chargers to 500,000, including high-speed chargers — no more than 50 miles apart — on the nation's busiest highways and interstates.
Dealerships in the acquisition, if completed, would include four BMW, four MINI, four Volvo, two Land Rover and one Porsche. The stores generate about $1 billion in annual revenue.
It’s unclear who the buyer of Gedia’s Michigan operations is, and representatives for the company and Orion Township’s supervisor’s office did not return emails or calls about the deal.
Democratic politicians such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have touted ONE as a poster child of President Biden’s agenda to wean the U.S. off China by supporting American manufacturing and green jobs.
Electric vehicle latecomer Mazda is still wary of EV demand as it cashes in on internal combustion to power record U.S. sales, but CEO Masahiro Moro gives new details about the Japanese carmaker's next-generation EV tech and envisioned lineup of eight EVs for 2030.
Stephen Gonzalez of CDK Global said that AI and ransomware will vex dealerships in 2024 as they seek to comply with the FTC Safeguards Rule.
Set in 1957 in Modena, Italy, the film focuses on a key period in the former racing driver's life as he overcomes the death of his son, struggles to keep his company afloat and seeks to dominate the racetrack.
Stellantis engineers were convinced that a series hybrid powertrain would enable a Ram truck to deliver the towing and hauling capability as well as the driving range that many buyers expect in a pickup.
The one-day event, which promised no hidden fees and that buying a vehicle would take no more than an hour, generated 13 sales for two dealerships on Staten Island.
Police said the 28-year-old drove from Florida to Texas intending to kill people at Tesla's Cybertruck delivery celebration.
Ken Ganley and David Rosenberg were among buyers closing deals across four states.
The oil giants whose brands adorn the nation's filling stations plan to maintain their place powering Americans' vehicles during and after the EV transition.
Legacy automakers have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned to match Chinese vehicles on cost.
Burkhard Huhnke held various roles in a 20 year span at Volkswagen Group. The hiring of a chief technical officer follows Scout's hiring of a chief production officer and chief design officer this year.
The 221 to 197 vote, which included five Democrats joining 216 Republicans, drew a veto threat from the White House, which said it would "catastrophically impair" the EPA's ability to issue automotive regulations.
The plans will make investors in the U.S. EV supply chain ineligible for tax credits should they use more than a trace amount of critical materials from China, or other countries deemed a "Foreign Entity of Concern."
Norway's largest private sector labor union will block transit shipments of Tesla cars meant for the Swedish market as one of Denmark's largest pension funds sell its holdings in Tesla over the EV maker's refusal to enter into agreements with Swedish labor unions.
Nissan will become "a strategic investor" in Ampere, its CEO said, adding the company may use the EV unit's software and connectivity innovations in other markets outside Europe.
Toyota will sell 4.4 million shares of Harmonic Drive Systems at an undecided sale price, the precision control equipment maker said. The stake was worth $123 million on Wednesday.
Unions hail the agreement as the first in the European auto industry to achieve a significant reduction in working hours without cutting wages, but rather increasing them.
A crowd that was split between supporters excited about jobs and opponents worried about safety and other concerns held forth for nearly five hours of boisterous public comment.
Fiat says the two-door, four-seat 500e will be the lightest EV in the U.S. and use a digital melody to welcome passengers into an "immersive Italian experience."
A bitter, nearly three-year dispute between the country’s largest Black-owned automotive supplier and the nonprofit group attempting to strip its minority status is set for a trial likely to have significant business implications — whatever the outcome.
U.S. sales of the Renegade, Jeep's least expensive vehicle, have declined every year since 2016. The Compass, which starts at $29,995, will become the brand's new entry-level nameplate.
Cars Commerce CEO Alex Vetter insists his company's ability to sell cars trumps the scope of the Hyundai-Amazon pilot project.
The Israeli company, which worked with Magna on technology for BMW's 7 Series with hands-off capability, says it is now pitching automakers directly.
Ford pegged the cost of its four-and-a-half-year deal with the UAW at $8.8 billion — double its expectation — while GM said its two new North American labor contracts would raise expenses by $9.3 billion.
ZT Automotive, which rebranded from ZT Motors, is eying to expand its dealership holdings by five-fold in the coming years largely through acquisitions.
Manheim auction statistics shared at the Auto Finance Summit show electric vehicles have more than doubled their presence on the wholesale market in the past two years. Unfortunately, used EVs are also collapsing in value, according to data.
CEO Elon Musk delivered on his promise to bring the science fiction-inspired pickup to life, but at a price much higher than promised four years ago when the Cybertruck was first presented.
Qilin, a ransomware operation known to breach firms in critical sectors via phishing emails, added Yanfeng to its extortion portal Monday.
Electric-vehicle maker Fisker said on Friday it will scale down production this month, and produce fewer cars this year than its previous guidance, to prioritize cash for working capital needs.
U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise up to 10 percent last month, forecasters say, compared to a weak November 2022, with higher retail demand offsetting lower fleet volume.
