Nikola Tre BEV semi-truck prototype arrives in US
The first Nikola Tre BEV semi-truck prototype arrived in America recently as Nikola Motor Company tweeted a picture of the truck being transported.
General Motors investing $76M to keep up with truck demand
General Motors is upgrading its Tonawanda, N.Y., engine plant and Parma, Ohio, stamping factory to help meet demand for full-size trucks.
Walmart expands self-driving program with fully driverless vehicles
Walmart says it has tested the multi-temperature trucks on a small scale in Bentonville in order to see how they may be able to transfer customer orders from a dark store to a live store, or one that is open to the public.
UAW reaches settlement with federal government, ending multiyear corruption probe
Under the terms of the proposed settlement, an independent monitor would be appointed that would have the authority to investigate possible fraud and corruption within the UAW and to seek discipline against the union's officers and its roughly 400,000 members before an independent ethics officer or the UAW Trial Committee.
UAW agrees to monitor, election change to avoid fed takeover
An independent monitor will help root out corruption in the United Auto Workers union' and members will decide if they will vote directly on the union's leadership under a reform agreement with the U.S. Attorney's office.
Tesla offering free supercharging to Model 3 and Y buyers in year-end sales push
Tesla is incentivizing year-end sales of its Model 3 and Y by including one year of free supercharging. The offer only applies to cars purchased from inventory, however.
Nearly half of adults say its been 'easier' than expected during coronavirus pandemic to adapt to changes
Nearly half of the adults around the world say it's been easier than they thought to adapt to changes they've had to make during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
Chinese auto giant Nio follows Tesla's lead to take advantage of surging stock prices
Chinese electric-car maker Nio Inc. is following U.S. rival Tesla Inc. by offering new shares to take advantage of its surging stock price.
Ferrari CEO Camilleri steps down for personal reasons
Ferrari CEO Louis Camilleri has resigned from the company for personal reasons. Camilleri has also left his position as chairman of Philip Morris International.
The first year of GMC HUMMER EV orders were sold out in 10 minutes
GMC boss Duncan Aldred has revealed that reservations for the HUMMER EV were sold out within 10 minutes. The all-electric truck has a starting price of $112,595.
The Ram 1500 TRX, the world’s most powerful pickup, is supercharging brand interest
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is driving interest in the truck brand, according to its top executive. Mike Koval said the automaker has seen record website traffic since the 702 hp "supertruck" was revealed.
The 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is the world's most powerful pickup truck
Gary Gastelu test on the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
Nissan names first US CMO, unveils two new 2021 vehicle models
Allyson Witherspoon on new models.
2021 Chicago Auto Show postponed due to coronavirus concerns
The 2021 Chicago Auto Show is being postponed from February to the spring, at the earliest, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tesla’s market value hits more than $600B for first time joining ultra-small club
Tesla just joined a small but exclusive club giving Elon Musk a bump on the Forbes billionaire list.
U.S. Postal Service delays next-generation mail truck contract award again due to coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the U.S. Postal Service to delay an award for a next-generation truck that will replace its aging Grumman Long Life Vehicle.
Ford Bronco launch delayed due to coronavirus-linked problems
The launch of the 2021 Ford Bronco has been delayed from spring to summer due to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
About 150 US Cadillac dealers to exit brand, rather than sell electric cars
About 17% of Cadillac’s 880 U.S. dealerships decide against spending for necessary upgrades
Kia recalling 295,000 vehicles due to risk of engine fires
The recall comes just a week after Kia and affiliated Korean automaker Hyundai were fined by the U.S. government for allegedly delaying recalls.
Tesla says Black people hold just 4% of its US leadership roles
Women comprise 17% of the company’s U.S. leadership roles - directors and vice presidents - and 21% of the overall workforce, according to the report.



















