Ram recalling 1.23 million pickups for tailgate trouble
Ram is recalling 1.23 million pickups in the U.S. that may have a defect which could prevent their tailgates from closing completely and allow them to open unexpectedly.
Dept of Energy giving $2.5B loan to GM, LG Energy Solution joint venture for EV battery cell facilities
The Energy Department announced a $2.5 billion loan going to a General Motors-LG Energy Solution joint venture focused on making EV battery cells had closed.
US auto fleet fuel efficiency flat in 2021 as Detroit Three lag
Automakers are meeting rising vehicle emissions requirements in part through using credits earned in prior years or by buying excess credits from rivals.
Automaker Stellantis lays off hundreds of American workers, blaming high cost of making electric cars
Stellantis announced its decision to idle operations at an assembly plant in Belvedere, Illinois, next February, resulting in "indefinite layoffs" for workers.
Hyundai partners to build $4B plant in Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group is joining forces with a South Korean battery maker to build a $4 billion factory in Georgia to manufacture electric vehicle batteries.
Jeep issues recall and stop-sale order on 63K hybrid Wrangler SUVs for power loss
Nearly 63,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs are being recalled due to a software issue that could lead to a loss of power while the vehicle is in motion.
Carvana creditors criticize management, gird for a fight
Carvana's creditors include Apollo Global Management Inc., Pacific Investment Management Co. and Ares Management Corp., all veterans of restructuring fights.
Tesla begins selling cars in Thailand, a growing electric vehicle hotspot
Southeast Asia boasts a population of over 600 million, providing a significantly untapped market for carmakers to sell electric vehicles as nations seek green alternatives
Ohio workers at a General Motors joint venture battery factory vote to unionize
Workers at a General Motors joint venture battery factory voted to unionize with the United Auto Workers by an overwhelming vote of 710 to 16.
Spending on auto insurance is up: Here's how drivers are saving money
Americans spent an average of $1,705 on auto insurance in 2022, up 4% from 2021 and 17% from 2020, a recent Insurify study said.
Steady gas price decline threatened by rising oil prices: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.40 last week, 14 cents less than the week before and 26 cents less than two weeks ago, according to AAA.
Car insurance rates set to jump 7% in 2023
A new study from Insurify predicts that car insurance rates will increase 7% on average in 2023 after a 9% increase this year driven by inflation and increased repair and medical costs.
Ford CEO reveals how many dealers actually want to sell electric vehicles
Approximately two-thirds of Ford's dealers have signed up to sign the brand's electric vehicles as part of a new plan that requires certification to carry EVs.
Hertz to pay $168 million over theft, arrest problems
Hertz is slated to pay a total of $168 million as part of settlement agreements in connection to allegations that it falsely reported customers of vehicle theft.
GM's billion-dollar BrightDrop electric van enters production and DHL fleet
GM's BrightDrop electric van division has started large-scale vehicle production in Canada and aims to generation one billion in revenue in 2023.
Michigan couple gifts $2M classic car collection to university
Mike and Dianne Morey are donating their entire classic car collection, estimated to be worth $2 million, to Northwood University, a small private institution in Midland, Michigan.
Watch as Amazon semi-truck with 8,000 pounds of packages onboard goes up in flames
Emergency responders in North San Diego County, California, worked for hours to extinguish flames that had overtaken a stuffed Amazon semi-truck.
First Tesla Semis to be delivered Thursday night, three years late
PepsiCo will become the first customer to receive an electric Tesla Semi on Thursday night during a delivery event at the automaker's Sparks, Nevada, factory.
Gas prices drop at steepest decline since August: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.54 last week, 12 cents less than the week before, according to AAA.
Ford Mustang Mach-E production hits 150,000
Ford has built over 150,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs at its factories in Mexico and China. The battery-powered model is the company's best-selling electric vehicle.



















