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Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla does not yet have a signed contract with Hertz for the purchase of 100,000 vehicles the companies announced last week.

Tesla is now allowing cars from other brands to use its charging stations in The Netherlands as part of a test program. If successful, it could eventually lead to a new revenue stream worth an estimated $25 billion.

Americans are paying $3.38 on average to fill up at the gas station, thanks to high gasoline demand, crude oil shortages and supply chain issues in oil production. But one analyst predicts that the oil industry may soon get some much-needed relief.

A GMC Hummer EV customized by Barrett-Jackson is the Neiman Marcus fantasy gift car of 2021. The monster truck comes with its own parking space and a VIP trip to the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction.

General Motors is distributing up to 10 electric car- charging stations to each of its dealers to install in their community in support of the brand's coming transition to EVs.

General Motors will have all of its North American assembly plants operational on Nov. 1 and will be adding overtime shifts at six as it begins to recover from the semiconductor chip shortage.

NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy has called out Tesla for not responding to safety recommendations made four years ago.

Hertz has placed an order for 100,000 Tesla Model 3 sedans to be delivered by the end of 2022. It would be the largest retail fleet order the electric car company has ever received.

Zumbrota Ford of Minnesota has gone viral after filming a bizarre commercial written by John Oliver's team at "Last Week Tonight."

An update from the NTSB suggests that the owner of a Tesla Model S was in the driver's seat and controlling the car when it crashed on a residential street in Spring, Tex., in April, killing him and a passenger.

Tesla posted a slew of records for third quarter, including reporting its highest-ever net income, operating and gross profit, as well as vehicle production and deliveries.

Experts say the car shortage currently plaguing the United States and other countries could get much worse due to a magnesium shortage in China and across the globe.

An updated prototype of the Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted with new features, including windshield wipers and sideview mirrors, showing development of the vehicle is ongoing despite its production delay.

Production of the Ford Mustang Mach-E has kicked off in China where the automaker is building it for local consumption. This is the first time that a product with the Mustang name has been built in the country.

The Porsche Taycan has outsold the Tesla Model S/X through the first three quarters of 2021. The German brand's first electric car has also outsold its iconic 911 sports car.

Tesla has removed pricing for its upcoming Cybertruck from the vehicle's website but is still taking reservations for the electric pickup. The website previously listed a $39,900 version of the truck.

The average transaction price for a new vehicle hit a record $45,031 in September, according to Kelly Blue Book. A focus on SUVs and pickups is behind the increase.

Enterprise was named the top brand in J.D. Power's 2021 North American Rental Car Satisfaction Survey.

Volvo has unveiled its first 'fossil-free' vehicle, which uses steel manufactured without coal. The mining truck is expected to go into production next year.

LG Electronics has agreed to pick up most of the tab for GM's recall of over 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect has been linked to several vehicle fires.