11 more crash deaths are linked to automated-tech vehicles
11 people wear killed in the four month period between mid-may and September. Elon Musk explains how much safer self driving cars are than human drivers.
Chevrolet Corvette production idled again due to parts shortage
General Motors is idling the Bowling Green, Kentucky, factory that builds the Chevrolet Corvette next week due to an unspecified parts supply issue.
Sony, Honda to open electric vehicle preorders in 2025, begin US deliveries in 2026
Japanese automaker Honda will manufacture the vehicle at one of its North American factories, while technology company Sony will develop the software system and sensors.
Florida CEO in storm of controversy after telling staff to report to office as Hurricane Ian approached land
PostcardMania CEO Joy Mendusa found herself in a storm of controversy after she encouraged employees to come to work even as Hurricane Ian barreled toward the Florida coast.
Honda announces new $4.4B Ohio battery plant
Honda Motor Co. and LG Energy Solution announced on Tuesday that the two companies will build a new $4.4 billion battery plant in Fayette County, Ohio.
GM outsells Toyota in US as industry worries about inflation
General Motors beat Toyota in sales in Q3, but Toyota beat GM in the last 12 calendar months. Future looks bleak for automakers as a potential recession looms.
Tesla's Elon Musk shows off humanoid robot 'Optimus' prototype with expected $20K price tag
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off a humanoid robot prototype dubbed "Optimus" Friday, which he hopes to make millions of and sell for $20,000.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pitches electric vehicles to Texans
Pete Buttigieg pitched electric vehicles on Thursday in Texas, where an overtaxed power grid could pose problems for the transition from gas-powered cars.
California seeks to ban sales of diesel commercial trucks effort to fight pollution, climate change
California leaders are proposing a measure to ban the sale of diesel commercial trucks across the state as they seek to curb pollution.
Hertz to order 175K electric vehicles from General Motors through 2027
Hertz is looking to create the largest rental fleet of electric vehicles in North America. The company plans to electrify one-quarter of its fleet by the end of 2024.
General Motors and Kroger launching electric grocery cart
General Motors' BrightDrop electric van division is launching a battery-powered and climate controlled grocery cart for retail delivery services.
Marco Rubio says California electric car plan 'self-defeating': People will be 'charging their cars with coal'
Sen. Marco Rubio said California's mandate for banning sales of gas-powered cars by 2035 does not make sense when electric cars rely on coal and natural gas to charge.
Audi bets big on electric vehicles as demand surges, supply chain snarls persist
Audi plans to invest about $19 billion globally in electrification through 2026. The automaker will begin gradually phase out production of internal combustion engines in 2033.
Biden promotes expensive electric vehicles at auto show amid record inflation
President Biden showed off multiple pricey electric vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show on Wednesday, even as Americans continue to struggle with record price increases.
Dutch students create carbon-eating electric vehicle
Dutch students created a carbon-eating electric vehicle called ZEM. The EV is mostly made of parts that were 3D-printed from recycled plastics.
Some states in limbo after California's new electric car mandates
More than a dozen states are debating whether to adopt California's plan to ban new gas cars by the year 2035 in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous taxi company expanding to Phoenix and Austin
The General Motors-owned Cruise autonomous ride-hailing service will expand to Phoenix and Austin this fall, company CEO Kyle Vogt said on Monday.
California gas car ban 'interesting,' EV adoption must happen 'quickly' to beat climate change says Buttigieg
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said he was closely following climate change initiatives like California's ban on gas-powered vehicles after 2034.
Queen Elizabeth II, known as a car enthusiast, honored by Jaguar Land Rover
The royal family has had a relationship with Land Rover, with Queen Elizabeth known to drive her SUV around her properties. The British car company honored the queen after her death.
Auto companies are rolling out more affordable electric vehicles even though battery costs are rising
Auto companies, such as General Motors, are rolling out affordable electric vehicles even though battery costs are rising. The average cost of an electric vehicle is around $65,000.



















