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.
Tesla Cybertruck mass production slated for next year: report
Tesla will reportedly begin mass production of the long-awaited Cybertruck at the end of next year. CEO Elon Musk has said it might be the company's best product.
Electric Chevrolet Blazer reservations are sold out already
The reservations book for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV has been closed nearly a year before deliveries of the midsize electric SUV are set to begin.
Derek Jeter is a Jeep salesman now
Derek Jeter and his wife Hannah have signed a multi-year contract with Jeep to be the featured in an advertising campaign for its Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models.
Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
Amidst a global shortage of semiconductors, Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced that it would replace one of the "smart" keys for its cars.
Ford and GM both say they have the best-selling trucks. So who does?
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says her company's trucks outsell the Ford F-Series, which Ford claims to be the best-seller, and they're both correct in a way.
Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5B electric car plant in Georgia
New $5.5 billion Hyundai plant a political boost for incumbents Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Sen. Warnock (D-GA) facing Stacey Abrams and Herschel Walker respectively.
GM launching return-to-office plan for salaried workers in January
GM is telling its employees they can no long work fully remote starting in January. Management believes this will help accelerate its plan to go all-electric.
Toyota eyes Tesla, scrambles for EV reboot
A working group within Toyota has been charged with outlining plans by early next year for improvements to its existing EV platform or for a new architecture, sources said.



















