EV startups struggle to catch Tesla’s hype train
Rivian’s peers went public via mergers with special-purpose acquisition companies, a less lucrative route. They are now raising capital in a difficult funding environment.
Tesla EVs ranked among the worst in annual reliability survey by Consumer Reports
Although EVs and full-size pickup trucks enjoy the hottest demand in the market, they are the "most problematic," the nonprofit organization that evaluates products and services said.
Auto makers shift to lower-cost batteries for electric vehicles
To reduce price of electric cars, caused by supply-chain snarls, soaring demand, and inflation, EV makers are switching to lithium-iron-phosphate batteries.
Auto emergency braking can cut crashes by over 40%, studies show
New U.S. studies found that automatic emergency braking technology is able to cut the number of rear-end automobile crashes in half and also reduces pickup crashes.
Thanksgiving travel expected to increase: Tips for drivers, flyers this holiday season
Thanksgiving travel is expected to rise just shy of pre-pandemic levels this year. AAA forecasts that 54.6 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more.
Bizarre fatal high speed Tesla crash in China sparks police probe
A harrowing crash caught on security cameras shows a Tesla Model Y accelerating through a city in China, striking several vehicles causing at least two fatalities.
Ford, GM, Hyundai named 'Best for Vets'
Ford, GM and Hyundai were among the 175 companies that made the Military Times "Best for Vets" list for 2022, which highlights companies that support veteran employment.
General Motors struggles with keeping the lights on
General Motors is recalling 340,000 SUVs because their daytime running lights do not turn off when the headlights are turned on, which could cause crashes.
Mazda can't build enough SUVs because Alabama's unemployment is so low
Mazda's CEO said the tight labor market in Alabama has prevented the automaker from adding a second shift at its Huntsville SUV assembly line.
Amazon's Rivian electric vans now making deliveries in 100 cities
Amazon is now making deliveries in over 100 U.S. cities using its Rivian electric delivery vans and has more than 1,000 in its fleet of vehicles.
Tesla recalls over 40K vehicles due to potential power steering issue
Tesla is recalling over 40,000 of certain 2017 to 2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The recall is for an issue with the electronic power assist steering system.
Japan warns US’ EV tax credit in Biden inflation bill could deter investment, cost jobs
Japan warned the US government over the weekend that its electric vehicle tax credit could ultimately deter investment in North America.
Recession-proof? Lamborghini is sold out into 2024
Lamborghini sold 7,430 cars from January to September, and it has so many orders that it will not be able to fill them until the first quarter of 2024.
South Korea seeks 3-year grace period on US EV tax incentive law
The EV tax credit, part of the Inflation Act, currently only exempts US made electric cars disqualify many South Korean made models from Hyundai and Kia.
First-time EV owner shares ‘cautionary tale’ after it took 15 hours to drive 178 miles
Colorado electric vehicle owner Alan O'Hashi says he was "rudely awakened" by his car's slow charging speed and warns drivers are going into purchasing EVs "a bit blindly."
Subaru isn't investing in US EV production because McDonald's pay is too high
Subaru isn't planning any major U.S. investments in electric vehicle production because of high wages being paid by fast food stores like McDonald's near its factory.
Feds bust 21 in nationwide catalytic converter theft ring, seek $545 million in forfeitures
Indictments were unsealed on Wednesday charging nearly two dozen people in a nationwide catalytic converter theft ring, the Department of Justice announced.
October sales for Ford drop by 10% in US
During the month of October, Ford's truck and SUV sales in the United States dropped all across the board by 10%, according to the company.
Tesla closes retail showroom in China over strategy shift
Tesla has closed what was once its flagship store in China as the company looks to re-strategize how it operates with its customers.
Ford opens $260M campus in Mexico
Ford's $260 million investment will host 9,000 employees and build the largest engineering center in Mexico. The campus will be designed for hybrid work.


















