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Jeep's new plug-in hybrid Wrangler 4xe is so popular that it's increasing prices just months after it launched this spring. President Biden drove one of the vehicles at the White House after signing an executive order that aims to have 50% of new car sales in the U.S. electrified by 2030.

Allstate reported this week that its property-liability combined ratio increased to 95.7 in the second quarter, nearly six points higher than during the same quarter last year. This ratio rises as underwriting losses and expenses become a greater percentage of premiums collected—not what investors want to see. The uptick was aided by increasing auto-accident frequency relative to very depressed levels during the pandemic.

Ford Motor Co. is offering early buyouts to some U.S. workers ias it works to transform its automotive operations.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki suggested Thursday that Tesla’s lack of close ties with the United Auto Workers union was a factor in the company’s omission from an electric vehicle summit.

Ford, GM and Stellantis have pledged for 40% to 50% of their U.S. sales to be electric by 2030, with all-electric, fuel cell electric and plug-in hybrids included.

The New York show is one of the most highly attended and generates an estimated $300 million for the local economy.

While the pandemic has dented sales and demand in some global businesses, Toyota appears to be roaring back. Uncertainties remain such as the global shortage of semiconductors that’s slammed the auto industry, as well as effects of COVID-19.

Investors are skeptical of GM's outlook as the chip shortage creates more uncertainty for the auto industry.

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Stellantis reported a $7 billion profit for the first half of 2021, despite the ongoing challenges of the semiconductor shortage. Several models set retail records for the period, including the decade-old Dodge Durango SUV.

Renault locks in lithium supply from Vulcan Energy in five-year deal

Pitcher Jeremy Bleich was lathered up in the bullpen, and he needed to relax. The reliever for Team Israel had just warmed up at Yokohama Stadium to face the U.S., and his mind was racing with thoughts of the game-winning run he allowed in a crushing extra-inning defeat the night before.