CarMax offering 24-hour test drives with free Dunkin'
CarMax has teamed up with Dunkin' to offer $10 gift cards to customers who take one of its cars for a 24-hour test drive. The used car retailer is also allowing purchased cars to be returned for a full refund within 30 days.
Tesla 'building up' collision repair capabilities, Elon Musk says
The company's website touts that Tesla Insurance undercuts competitors, offering "up to 20% lower rates, and in some cases, as much as 30%."
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
Ford Mustang is the world's best-selling 'sports car' again
The Ford Mustang has claimed the title of best-selling sports car for the second straight year based on data from IHS Markit. The two-door has also been the best-selling sports coupe for six years.
Rolls-Royce just had the best Q1 sales in its history
Rolls-Royce's first-quarter sales set an all-time record for the luxury brand with 1,380 global deliveries. The automaker said sales of its Ghost sedan and Cullinan SUV were particularly strong.
Elon Musk thanks Tesla suppliers for providing 'critical parts'
The seemingly unprompted comments came just days after the electric car manufacturer delivered nearly 185,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter despite a shortage of computer chips that hit the global auto industry, including Tesla.
Biden spending plan includes $100B for electric vehicle rebates
The Department of Transportation has sent a letter to congressional staff that said President Biden's proposed infrastructure plan includes $100 billion in new credits for electric vehicle purchases.
Tesla assures China the cameras in its cars are turned off
Tesla is assuring its customers in China that the video cameras in their cars are turned off and not recording video amid privacy concerns that have been raised.
GM adding 2 electric trucks to Factory ZERO production
General Motors is doubling the number of electric trucks it will build at its Factory ZERO facility in Michigan. The company is adding an electric Chevrolet Silverado and GMC HUMMER EV SUV to the planned HUMMER EV pickup and Cruise Origin autonomous shuttle.
GMC HUMMER EV SUV Edition 1 reservations sold out in 10 minutes
GMC filled the reservations book for the launch edition of the HUMMER EV SUV it revealed during the NCAA Final Four broadcast. The all-electric truck goes on sale in 2023.
Honda issues recall for defective fuel pumps
The car manufacturer issued a voluntary recall of 628,124 Acura and Honda vehicles from the 2018 to 2020 model years.
Ford F-150 factory idle this weekend due to chip shortage
Ford is taking downtime at the Dearborn Assembly plant that builds the F-150 this weekend due to the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage.
Tesla's Semi is too wide for Australia
Tesla is lobbying Australia to allow it to sell its upcoming elctric Semi tractor in the country despite it being two inches too wide under current regulations.
GM suspending midsize truck production due to chip shortage
GM is suspending production at the factory that builds the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups due to the ongoing chip shortage affecting the automotive industry.
Ram building pickups without semiconductor chips due to shortage
For the next few weeks Ram will be building its 1500 Classic pickups without semiconductor chips and storing them until the parts become available, due to an ongoing shortage of the technology.
Hyundai's Genesis division recalling 95,000 cars for fire risk
Genesis is recalling over 95,000 sedans due to an anti-lock brake controller that may short circuit and cause a fire.
Lordstown Motors stock down on SEC inquiry news
The SEC has requested information from Lordstown Motors in regard to a report from short-seller Hindeburg Research that the company has misled investors. CEO Steve Burns said the company is reviewing the matter and will respond when its own inquiry is complete.
Audi halts development on new internal combustion engines
Audi CEO Markus Deusmann said the company has ended development on new internal combustion engines as it begins the transition to electric vehicles.
Lordstown Motors CEO quotes Taylor Swift in short-seller battle
Lordstown Motors said it will refute claims made by short seller Hindenburg Research that it had misled investors with 'fake' orders and is years behind schedule to bring its electric pickup to production.
GM trucks lose fuel economy feature due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing a fuel saving technology from its full-size trucks as a result of the ongoing semiconductor chip shortage.



















