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Courtesy of BMW of North America
BMW recalls 291K SUVs for rear cargo rail detachment risk
The bolts securing the rails could become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
By Eric Walz • July 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nissan
Partial automation systems unlikely to prevent crashes: report
Lane-centering technology and adaptive cruise control should not be considered safety features, according to the IIHS.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai recalls 67K vehicles for transmission, fuel pump issues
The two separate recalls will fix software that caused some vehicles to roll away, even while parked, among other problems.
By Eric Walz • July 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo warns of short-term EV uncertainties
In its Q2 2024 earnings report, the automaker cautioned that its electric vehicle transition will not be a linear one.
By Haley Cawthon • July 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis recalls 332K vehicles to fix seat belt connector
The problem can prevent the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.
By Eric Walz • July 17, 2024 -
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GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals
Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.
By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of BMW Group AG
BMW recalls 394K vehicles for potentially dangerous airbags
Over the past decade, Takata airbag recalls have expanded to affect around 67 million vehicles.
By Eric Walz • July 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs over steering issue
The automaker has issued over 30 recalls in 2024 as CEO Jim Farley prioritizes improving vehicle quality.
By Eric Walz • July 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
VW recalls 84K Golf, Atlas models for faulty back-up camera
A software issue may lead to a delay in showing the camera feed or a black screen when shifting into reverse.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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Most US drivers open to anti-speeding technology in vehicles
About 70% of IIHS survey respondents said they’d want intelligence speed assistance technology in their next vehicle if it helped reduce insurance costs.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 8, 2024 -
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
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Tesla heads back to court still hoping to pay CEO Elon Musk billions
The EV maker is hoping that a second shareholder approval of Musk’s record compensation package will influence a Delaware court.
By Justin Bachman • June 27, 2024 -
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Ford recalls over 550K F-150 pickups over transmission issue
The 2014 model year trucks could suddenly downshift into first gear, regardless of speed.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lucid Motors.
NLRB files for injunction against Lucid
The agency claims the EV maker unlawfully discharged two employees during a UAW campaign.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
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Grid, utility limits are biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment: Xendee survey
A majority of EV charger developers and operators say they've run into roadblocks when trying to access power from the grid.
By Emma Penrod • June 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs for airbag fault
The driver's side-curtain airbag of 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs may not deploy as intended.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault
The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.
By Eric Walz • June 18, 2024 -
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Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Zoox
Amazon’s Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Austin, Miami
The company will use retrofitted Toyota Highlanders with safety drivers instead of its autonomous robotaxi to gather "valuable insights and feedback."
By Haley Cawthon • June 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Geely Auto Group
More young Americans would consider buying China-made cars: survey
Plus, affordable EVs from brands based in China could likely avoid U.S. tariffs if the cars are built in North America.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 6, 2024 -
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Stellantis CEO on US tariffs: ‘You cannot stop the competition’
Carlos Tavares believes the Biden administration is focusing on short-term issues instead of challenging China’s automakers in the electric vehicle market.
By Haley Cawthon • June 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Polestar
Polestar ‘evaluating’ potential impact of expanded EV tariffs
The brand, which is gearing up to launch a new U.S.-built electric crossover this year, sources key parts from China.
By Eric Walz • June 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
$1.3B earmarked for EV charging network expansion in US
The Biden-Harris Administration aims to accelerate public and private investment in clean transportation with the historic grant funding.
By Haley Cawthon • June 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla recalls 125K vehicles to fix seat belt warning issue
It’s the EV maker’s fifth recall this year, following a Cybertruck accelerator pedal issue in April.
By Eric Walz • June 3, 2024
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