California approves $2.9 billion investment to double car chargers in state
California, who plans to deploy 250,000 chargers by 2025 is spending $2.9 billion to more than double its EV chargers from 80,000 to 90,000 across the state.
The $300,000 Cadillac Celestiq is essentially sold out until 2025
Cadillac has more interested customers for its $300,000 Celestiq electric car than it can satisfy for the first 12 to 18 months of production.
Redwood Materials joins electric vehicle, battery trek to South Carolina
Redwood said it will build a $3.5 billion battery materials campus in Ridgefield that will recycle, refine and remanufacture cathode and anode materials.
Holiday travel in 2022 expected to be third busiest on record, AAA forecasts
This year is forecast to be the third-busiest year for holiday travel since 2000, with AAA estimating 112.7 million will travel 50 miles or more away from home.
Subaru issues recall of 271,000 SUVs because of 'increased risk' of fire
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday that Subaru issued a voluntary recall of over 271,000 Ascent sport utility vehicles.
Electric Ford F-150 Lightning production increased with third shift
Ford has added a third shift to its F-150 Lightning production line in an effort to increase output of the electric pickup. It hopes to reach a rate of 150,000 in 2023.
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.
Uber files legal petition against New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission
Ride-share company Uber filed a legal petition Friday against the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission about upcoming driver pay rate increases.
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
St. Louis area police departments team up to prevent car thefts
Local police departments around the St. Louis region are working together to combat surging auto thefts - and their tactics are working.
Carvana stock slides on bankruptcy risk
Carvana investors are fleeing as speculation swirls over the used car retailer's survival. Shares fell more than 30% during Wednesday's trading session.
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.



















