Toyota pulls Olympic ads from Japan amid COVID-19 concerns
Japan’s top automaker, Toyota, has announced the withdrawal of all Olympic-themed advertisements from airing locally in response to backlash surrounding the rising COVID-19 infection rates as it relates to the Tokoyo Olympics.
General Motors launches new electric-vehicle fleet charging service
General Motors is doubling down on its push to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles with the unveiling of its Ultium Charge 360 service for fleet customers.
GM drops another feature from its full-size trucks due to chip shortage
General Motors is removing wireless charging pads from its full-size SUVs in a effort to stretch its supply of semiconductor chips.
Justice Department is probing Lordstown Motors
The Justice Department is probing embattled electric-truck startup Lordstown Motors Corp. RIDE -10.92% , according to people familiar with the matter.
US agency orders automated vehicle makers to report crashes
The U.S. government's highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver assist systems.
GM recalls old SUVs as suspension problem can affect steering
General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem that can cause them to sway at highway speeds.
Mexico extends deadline for do-over of disputed GM contract vote
Mexican authorities on Monday extended the deadline for the union at a General Motors Co plant to do over a disputed contract vote that has drawn U.S. scrutiny, warning the plant's collective contract would be terminated if the date is missed.
Ferrari enters luxury fashion, targeting uninitiated youth
Ferrari V12 production cars were suspended over the factory floor Sunday night as the 74-year-old luxury carmaker launched a new era as a lifestyles brand, with a runway show unveiling its first ready-to-wear collection targeting a younger generation that might not be aware of its Formula One racing pedigree and coveted performance street cars.
Volkswagen, Audi say 3.3 million customers' data exposed in North America
Volkswagen said a third party may have obtained the information of about 3.3 million customers or potential buyers in a Friday letter, according to reports.
Ferrari taps chipmaker exec as CEO
Benedetto Vigna, who is set to join Ferrari as chief executive officer on Sept. 1, currently serves as STMicroelectronics' president of analog, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) and sensors group, its most profitable operating business in 2020.
Volkswagen nears dieselgate claims settlement with former CEO Winterkorn
Volkswagen on Sunday said it had reached the broad outlines of a settlement with former boss Martin Winterkorn over his role in the dieselgate scandal, with the final details to be thrashed out over coming days.
How much is Fisker's Popemobile photo op worth?
Henrik Fisker's meeting with Pope Francis to present plans to build an electric Popemobile did not take place in the Vatican as claimed, but in a reception line at an event in Rome.
Texas still won't allow direct Tesla sales despite Austin factory
The Texas Legislature will not pass a bill to allow Tesla to sell cars directly in the state before it adjourns Sunday until 2023. The automaker is scheduled to begin manufacturing vehicles at its Austin factory by the end of this year.
Ford’s F-150 Lightning contends with electric trucks from Tesla, Rivian, Lordstown, GMC
When the Ford F-150 Lightning goes on sale next year, these are some of the other electric trucks it could be competing against.
Elon Musk boasts 'diamond hands' as bitcoin implodes
As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies take a beat down, Elon Musk sends a message to his haters.
Biden pitches $174B electric vehicle plan as he warns US losing race with China
President Biden on Tuesday said the U.S. is competing against China to build electric vehicles as he visited a Ford Motor plant in Michigan.
Tesla driver killed in crash posted videos driving without his hands on the wheel
A Tesla driver killed in a California crash had posted videos of himself driving without his hands on the wheel
Tesla CEO Elon Musk renews call for carbon tax
Tesla CEO Elon Musk renewed calls for a carbon tax Thursday, a suggestion he said was rejected by the Biden Administration because it was "politically difficult."
Government warning to gas hoarders: Don't put gasoline in plastic bags
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says consumers should follow the gas canister manufacturer's instructions for storing and transporting gasoline as Americans respond to gas shortages
How Kentucky Derby winning horse's positive drug test will impact winning bets
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