GM’s Cruise unit dismisses 9 top executives amid safety probes

COO Gil West was among the executives let go from the automaker's robotaxi division.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 14, 2023

FTC finalizes rule to fight dealer bait-and-switch tactics, junk fees

The Combating Auto Retail Scams rule bans dealers from misrepresenting key information like price or charging consumers for add-ons that do not provide them with a benefit.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 14, 2023

Tesla’s largest-ever recall: 2M vehicles to get Autopilot fix

The automaker says the system’s driver monitoring controls may not be sufficient to prevent the misuse of its Autosteer advanced driver assist feature.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023

Auto industry groups lobby for federal autonomous vehicle rules as skepticism grows

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was supposed to publish its proposal in November but has not.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 13, 2023

Toyota to expand its US EV battery recycling network

The automaker will partner with Cirba Solutions to recover up to 95% of the critical raw minerals used to produce electric vehicle batteries.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023

Autoworkers accuse Honda, VW and Hyundai of retaliating against unionization efforts

The workers said they are filing unfair labor complaints against the three companies as they try to rally support to join the United Auto Workers union.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2023

Ford, Resideo launching a joint vehicle-to-home energy management project

The two companies will study how Ford’s future electric vehicle batteries can supply power to homes to help reduce energy costs.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2023

How will the adoption of Tesla’s NACS port affect automakers’ EV charging businesses?

Adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard may slow sales of automakers’ residential chargers. So could cheaper alternatives available from retailers like Amazon.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 11, 2023

Stellantis blames California emissions standards for potential layoffs

The Jeep maker may lay off thousands of workers at its factories in Detroit and Toledo as early as Feb. 5.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 11, 2023

Toyota’s carbon footprint rises despite emissions-curbing initiatives

The car manufacturer’s scope 1 and scope 2 emissions saw an increase over last year’s levels, even as the company aims to be carbon neutral by 2035 across its North America operations.

By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 8, 2023

Stellantis to test EV battery swapping technology with Ample

The EV battery swap process takes less than five minutes and is an alternative to waiting an hour or more for a vehicle’s battery to charge.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 8, 2023

GM to supply hydrogen fuel cells for Autocar’s heavy-duty vocational trucks

Production of the zero-emissions commercial vehicles will start in 2026 at Autocar’s plant in Alabama.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 8, 2023

VW is launching a vehicle-to-home EV charging pilot in Sweden

The bidirectional charging capabilities are available on all new ID electric models equipped with the 77 kWh battery and software version 3.5 or higher.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 7, 2023

Gracenote’s new data platform lets automakers customize infotainment offerings

Vehicle makers will have access to the company’s entertainment datasets for radio, streaming music, movies, podcasts, sports and more.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2023

Toyota’s hybrid-only Camry serves as a ‘bridge’ during slow EV adoption

The automaker is building out its mix of low-emissions products, which to date include more hybrids than battery-electric vehicles.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023

Ford Pro and Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV chargers for commercial fleets

The partnership will roll out in Colorado and Wisconsin next year, with plans to expand to six other states by 2030.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 5, 2023

GM lands 10-year contract to build armored SUVs for State Department

The automaker is revamping the manufacturing process to improve build and delivery times. 

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023

Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ in-wheel motor for EVs

Hyundai and Kia’s Universal Wheel Drive System could be a game changer, with the potential to transform how electric vehicles are made.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B

The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the United Auto Workers union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Thousands of nonunion autoworkers launch campaign to join UAW

The massive union drive covers nearly 150,000 autoworkers from at least 13 companies, including Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 30, 2023

GM says UAW labor agreement will cost $9.3B through 2028

GM said the stock buyback would help the company offset the cost of its UAW deal, which includes a 25% wage increase for hourly workers over the next four and a half years.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 29, 2023

Volkswagen will consider layoffs to cut costs amid disappointing EV transition

Brand chief Thomas Schäfer told staff its namesake brand was “no longer competitive.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 29, 2023

Toyota to sell $4.7B stake in Denso by year-end: Reuters

The sale would help free up funds for the automaker to further invest in electric vehicle development.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 29, 2023

Hyundai to pause construction of its South Korea factory to build EV plant

With Hyundai investing billions of dollars in electrification, the automaker is focused on starting construction of its new EV factory in Ulsan, South Korea.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 28, 2023

Ford eases dealer requirements to sell EVs after pushback

Dealers complained about the financial commitment of the automaker’s Model e EV program, which could be as high as $1.2 million.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 22, 2023