Tasca Racing CEO on chip shortage: Going to be a 'slow ramp up'
Tasca Racing CEO Bob Tasca III discusses the impact of the chip shortage on the auto industry, arguing 'we see a light at the end of the tunnel but we got a long way to go.'
Lamborghini CEO Andrea Baldi bullish on brand's record sales
Lamborghini is set to have its all-time best sales year in 2021 and North American CEO Andrea Baldi said much of it is due to customers treating themselves after being locked down for a year.
Stellantis and Foxconn partnering on automotive semiconductor business
Stellantis and Foxconn will partner on a new line of semiconductor chips designed for automotive use.
Toyota to build $1.29B battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina
Toyota Battery Manufacturing North America will have four production lines, each capable of delivering enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 hybrid and electric vehicles. The automaker plans to expand the facility to at least six production lines to produce enough battery packs for up to 1.2 million vehicles per year.
SEC probes Tesla over whistleblower claims on solar panel defects
The probe raises regulatory pressure on the world's most valuable automaker, which already faces a federal safety probe into accidents involving its driver assistant systems. Concerns about fires from Tesla solar systems have been published previously, but this is the first report of investigation by the securities regulator.
Hagerty CEO on going public, how inflation impacts insurance
Hagerty CEO McKeel Hagerty discusses company growth and insurance inflation.
Ford Bronco Sport, Escape recalled for brake issue
Ford is recalling 115,000 Bronco Sports and Escapes due to a braking system issue that can result in longer than acceptable stopping distances in the event of a brake vacuum booster failure.
Honda recalls SUVs and trucks because hoods can pop open while driving
Honda has recalled some SUVs and a truck model due to a problem with their hoods popping open while driving
Ford November sales up 5.9% from last year
Ford sales were up 5.9% in November on the back of record sales of SUVs. It was the only automaker to report an increase for the month.
Tesla HQ officially moves to Texas
Tesla has moved its corporate headquarters from California to Texas, as promised by Elon Musk during the company's shareholder meeting this year.
7-Eleven, Nuro team up to bring autonomous delivery service to California
The convenience chain's customers will be able to take advantage of the service through the 7NOW delivery app from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for no additional charge.
Tesla's Cybertruck-style Cyberwhistle is sold out
Tesla launched a Cybertruck-style $50 Cyberwhistle on Tuesday that is sold out.
Elon Musk returning to Tesla earnings call to provide product update
Elon Musk will be on Tesla's earnings call in January to provide an update to the automaker's product roadmap. Musk earlier this year said he would no longer take part in the calls unless he had something "really important to say."
Buttigieg rebooting power grid 'insane, stupid policy': Hassett
Former White House Council of Economic Advisers chairman Kevin Hassett discusses the transportation secretary's electric vehicle push and Biden's economy.
Nissan announces $18 billion electrification plan
Nissan will spend $18 billion through 2030 to launch 23 electrified vehicles globally comprising 50% of its fleet.
Carmakers get inventive as global chip crisis bites
Whether buying computer chips directly from manufacturers, reconfiguring cars, or producing them with parts missing, automakers are having to get creative to cope with the global shortage of semiconductors.
Tesla in Pennsylvania catches fire, flames spread to home
A Tesla electric car caught fire, and the flames spread to a nearby home in Pennsylvania Tuesday night.
Fisker CEO on new affordable all-electric SUV
Fisker founder and CEO Henrik Fisker talks new SUV Ocean and the increased demand for electric cars.
Nationwide Thanksgiving gas prices up more than 60% from last year, AAA shows
The nationwide average for gasoline prices is up by more than 60% from Thanksgiving 2020, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
New Jeep Cherokee L and Wagoneers recalled for airbag issue
Jeep is recalling approximately 100,000 Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles due to a software issue that may disable knee airbags.



















