Michigan Ford Mustang factory closed due to gas leak affecting surrounding homes
Ford's Flat Rock Assembly plant in Michigan, which builds the Mustang. will be closed through Friday due to a gas leak at the facility that has fed benzene gas into the local sewer system.
BMW CEO expects chip supply to remain tight for another 6-12 months
BMW expects supply chains to remain tight well into 2022, Chief Executive Oliver Zipse said on Monday, squashing hopes that a painful shortage of crucial semiconductors will end soon.
Morgan Stanley: Apple Car focus is on ‘design and the vehicle’
Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty shared her thoughts recently about how Apple might approach the development of the rumored Apple Car.
Tesla pushing Cybertruck to 'late' 2022, reports say
The Tesla Cybertruck's launch has been delayed until late 2022, Elon Musk reportedly told employees on an all-hands call Thursday night.
General Motors pausing production at eight plants due to chip shortage
The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks.
Ford sales down 33% in August amid chip shortage
Ford sales dropped 33.1% in August compared to last year as the semiconductor shortage continues to affect production.
Rocket-powered $200,000 Tesla Roadster delayed until 2023
Tesla has delayed the launch of its Roadster sports car until 2023. The $200,000 model was unveiled in 2017 and originally scheduled to go on sale in 2020.
Feds demand details on Tesla Autopilot in emergency vehicle crash probe
NHTSA has officially requested details from Tesla on the operation, testing and marketing of its Autopilot driver aid as part of a probe into crashes involving the feature and emergency response vehicles.
Ram tops 2021 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study as Tesla tanks again
The Ram truck brand ranked highest in the 2021 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study ahead of Dodge, Lexus, Mitsubishi and Kia. Tesla finished third from last on the benchmark survey.
Ideanomics buying electric truck startup Via Motors for $630 million
Shane McMahon's Ideanomics is acquiring Via Motors in an all-stock deal worth up to $630 million. Via Motors is launching an electric commercial truck in 2023.
Car theft surged in 2020, report finds: Why you need auto insurance that protects against theft
Auto theft surged in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you need to know about car insurance and how it covers vehicle theft.
Used car prices could fall soon afters monthslong surge
Used car prices peaked in June 2021 and have stayed fairly high since. Industry analysts say prices could level out over the next several weeks.
Get in line Tesla Bot, other automakers have done the robot thing
The Tesla Bot unveiled at Tesla's AI Day won't be the first robot project from an automaker. Honda, Toyota GM and others have already taken giants strides into the space.
General Motors vehicles getting AT&T 5G tech to help them drive themselves
General Motors will start selling vehicles with AT&T 5G tech in 2024 to improve their over-the-air update capability, entertainment systems and partially-automated driving features.
Biden administration considers reinstating car regulations slashed by Trump
The National Highway Administration is considering reinstating regulations slashed in the last days of the Trump administration.
The $2.5 million 2022 Lamborghini Countach is already sold out
The 112 new Lamborghini Countach coupes that will be built have been sold out just days after it was revealed. The $2.5 million model draws inspiration from the original 1970s supercar.
Ford wants customers to order cars online, not drive them off the lots
Ford Motor Co. wants to put you into a new car—in six to eight weeks.
Here's why the Monterey Car Week auctions beat expectations with $343 million in sales
The Monterey Car Week auctions brought in a combined $343 million, which was up 37 percent from 2019. The event was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NHTSA launches investigation into Tesla Autopilot crashes involving emergency vehicles
NHTSA has opened a formal investigation into the Tesla Autopilot driver aid after it was confirmed to have been involved in 11 crashes with emergency vehicles and first responder scenes.
Hydrogen-powered vehicles: A realistic path to clean energy?
Hydrogen, the most abundant element in the universe, is increasingly viewed, along with electric vehicles, as one way to slow the environmentally destructive impact of the planet’s 1.2 billion vehicles, most of which burn gasoline and diesel fuel. Manufacturers of large trucks and commercial vehicles are beginning to embrace hydrogen fuel cell technologies as a way forward. So are makers of planes, trains and passenger vehicles.



















