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Tesla is denying claims that it tried to prevent employees from passing out union leaflets at its Fremont, California, factory.

Tesla is denying claims that it tried to prevent employees from passing out union leaflets at its Fremont, California, factory.

Mercedes-Benz says it will spend $1 billion to expand its Alabama facilities and start production of a new line of fully electric SUVs.

Mercedes-Benz says it will spend $1 billion to expand its Alabama facilities and start production of a new line of fully electric SUVs.

The average big rig travels less than 7 miles on a gallon of diesel fuel, making it one of the least-efficient vehicles on the road. Truck manufacturers want to change that.

The Norwegian island of Finnoey has the highest density of electric cars in the world. The reason? They are exempt from a $6,000-a-year toll charge.

A federal court filing says money stolen from the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center was laundered through a fake Detroit-area hospice center.

A federal court filing says money stolen from the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center was laundered through a fake Detroit-area hospice center.

Edmunds chose some highlights of this year's Frankfurt auto show to give consumers a preview of what they might see on U.S. roads in 2018.

Edmunds chose some highlights of this year's Frankfurt auto show to give consumers a preview of what they might see on U.S. roads in 2018.

Ford will temporarily idle production at five plants by the end of the year, mostly targeting small cars.

Ford will temporarily idle production at five plants by the end of the year, mostly targeting small cars.

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 50,000 Pacifica minivans, saying a second-row seat belt can mistakenly unbuckle.

Fiat Chrysler is recalling 50,000 Pacifica minivans, saying a second-row seat belt can mistakenly unbuckle.

Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it will temporarily idle production lines at five North American plants, including three in the U.S., the latest in a series of moves by U.S. auto makers to cope with slowing vehicle sales and rising industry capacity.

Ford Motor Co. is cutting production at five North American assembly plants through the rest of this year as U.S. demand for new vehicles slips due to lower gas prices.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles says certain Ram pickup trucks have defective water pumps.

Volvo is reportedly doubling its investment in a new U.S. plant currently under construction.

Volvo is reportedly doubling its investment in a new U.S. plant currently under construction.