Ford, Toyota, Subaru curb production amid computer-chip shortage
A shortage of computer chips is curbing production for automakers around the world.
Safety watchdog slams NHTSA's new autonomous car safety regulations
NHTSA has updated its motor vehicle standards to better accomodate autonomous vehicles that don't have manual controls or passenger seats.
NHTSA urging Tesla to recall 158,000 cars for touchscreen safety defect
NHTSA has sent a letter to Tesla asking it to recall 158,000 cars to fix a faulty touchscreen display that may disable several safety features.
Tesla's Model Y wins 5-star safety rating from NHTSA
The Model Y has a rollover risk of 7.9%, the lowest of any SUV recorded to date by the organization.
General Motors 'knocked it out of the park' on electric car rollout
Gary Gastelu on GM, electric vehicles
Canoo shares spike on failed Apple car deal news
Apple held talks last year with electric van startup Canoo, a new report says. The companies were discussing a possible tie-up to build an electric Apple car.
GM presents electric, autonomous flying vehicle future at CES and its stock takes off to record high
General Motors outlined its massive planned transformation into an electric automaker powered by autonomous technology during a virtual 2021 CES presentation.
GM launching BrightDrop electric van and delivery system brand
GM announced the creation of the BrightDrop electric delivery van and ecosystem, which is launching this year with the EV600 van and EP1 electric pallet.
Porsche Taycan challenges Tesla Model S with 20K sales in 2020
Porsche sold 20,015 Taycan electric sports sedans globally in 2020. The model outsold the Panamera in the U.S.
Hyundai stock soars on report it may build Apple car in US
A South Korean news outlet is reporting that Hyundai and Apple are teaming up on an autonomous electric car that will be built in the United States.
2021 Detroit Auto Show canceled due to coronavirus concerns
The North American International Auto Show scheduled for September has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
NHTSA clears Tesla of unintended acceleration claims
NHTSA has found no evidence of a technical defect that could cause sudden unintended acceleration in Tesla vehicles.
Hyundai recalls 471K more SUVs, tells owners to park outside
The latest recall covers certain model-year 2016 through 2018, and additional 2020 through 2021, Hyundai Tucson SUVs
General Motors unveils new logo ahead of electric car push
GM is redesigning its logo for only the fifth time ahead of its upcoming electric car push.
Jeep president expects new large SUVs to drive big growth for the brand
Jeep is adding its first three-row models in over a decade with the Grand Cherokee L and Wagoneer.
What’s driving up the price of cheap cars?
Mike Caudill on price of cheap cars
In early Apple talks, Hyundai keeps mum on electric vehicle tie up report
A tie-up with Apple would be a major boost to the automaker, whose global sales last year fell more than 15%
Ford, Toyota top USA's best-selling vehicles list for 2020
The Ford F-Series and Toyota Rav4 held on to their spots as the USA's best-selling truck and passenger car.
Ford's 2020 sales down 15.6 percent, 9.8 percent in Q4
Ford reported a Q4 2020 sales decline of 9.8 percent to finish the year down 15.6 percent compared to 2019.
Michelin scrapping 2,300 jobs over next three years
French tire maker Michelin said on Wednesday it would cut up to 2,300 jobs over three years as part of a new simplification and competitiveness plan in France, adding this would involve neither layoffs nor plant closures.



















