BMW CEO expects chip supply to remain tight for another 6-12 months
BMW expects supply chains to remain tight well into 2022, Chief Executive Oliver Zipse said on Monday, squashing hopes that a painful shortage of crucial semiconductors will end soon.
Residents of Michigan suburb call for transparency amid evacuations over Ford plant gas leak
Residents of a Michigan suburb have called for transparency after being asked to evacuate their homes due to a hazardous gas leak from a nearby Ford assembly plant.
Morgan Stanley: Apple Car focus is on ‘design and the vehicle’
Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty shared her thoughts recently about how Apple might approach the development of the rumored Apple Car.
Ford plant determined as cause of benzene vapors that caused Michigan suburb evacuation
Michigan state and Ford company officials have determined a Ford plant as the source of benzene vapor in sewers that forced almost a dozen homes and a school in a Detroit suburb to evacuate.
Tesla pushing Cybertruck to 'late' 2022, reports say
The Tesla Cybertruck's launch has been delayed until late 2022, Elon Musk reportedly told employees on an all-hands call Thursday night.
General Motors pausing production at eight plants due to chip shortage
The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks.
Ford sales down 33% in August amid chip shortage
Ford sales dropped 33.1% in August compared to last year as the semiconductor shortage continues to affect production.
Rocket-powered $200,000 Tesla Roadster delayed until 2023
Tesla has delayed the launch of its Roadster sports car until 2023. The $200,000 model was unveiled in 2017 and originally scheduled to go on sale in 2020.
Feds demand details on Tesla Autopilot in emergency vehicle crash probe
NHTSA has officially requested details from Tesla on the operation, testing and marketing of its Autopilot driver aid as part of a probe into crashes involving the feature and emergency response vehicles.
Survey: Owners frustrated when linking phones to vehicles
Automobile quality rose last year, but glitches in pairing smartphones with infotainment systems frustrated owners more than anything, according to a large U.S. survey of auto owners.
Ram tops 2021 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study as Tesla tanks again
The Ram truck brand ranked highest in the 2021 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study ahead of Dodge, Lexus, Mitsubishi and Kia. Tesla finished third from last on the benchmark survey.
Car accidents spiked nearly 8% in 2020, says DOT: How to save on insurance in the event of a crash
Car accidents have increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, driving up insurance rates. Here's how you can save.
Ideanomics buying electric truck startup Via Motors for $630 million
Shane McMahon's Ideanomics is acquiring Via Motors in an all-stock deal worth up to $630 million. Via Motors is launching an electric commercial truck in 2023.
Hurricane tips for flooding, high water as Ida approaches Florida
With Tropical Storm Elsa expected to hit Florida on Wednesday morning, here are some tips for how to handle the high waters and possible flooding.
Rivian files for IPO reportedly with $80 billion valuation
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has filed to go public.
Advance Auto Parts CEO on chip shortage impact: Aging fleet 'good for our business'
Advance Auto Parts CEO Tom Greco discusses the rise of electric cars and the impact of chip shortages on the used car industry.
Lordstown Motors taps new CEO, driving up shares
Shares of Lordstown Motors have surged as much as 25% Thursday on the electric vehicle maker's decision to appoint former Icahn Enterprises CEO Daniel Ninivaggi as its new chief executive officer and board member.
Nissan exec: Chip shortage is ‘short-term phenomenon’
Nissan COO Ashwani Gupta on the global chip shortage, supply and demand in the auto industry, his company’s production and the new Nissan Z.
Millions of cars with faulty airbags still on roads despite 37 deaths, recall
Millions of vehicles with defective airbags are still on the road despite years of recalls and at least 37 deaths allegedly linked to the safety devices, according to a new investigation.
Ford delays return to offices, may mandate vaccine
Ford says it is pushing back workers' return to the office until at least January, joining a long list of firms issuing delays due to ongoing risks from COVID-19.


















