Amazon to trial Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in 2024

Daimler Truck aims to make its carbon neutral vehicles available in core markets, including the U.S., Europe and Japan, by 2039.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2024

Mercedes-Benz approved to use turquoise-colored lights for self-driving vehicles

It’s the first-ever approval from regulators in California and Nevada to use special colored lighting to indicate the vehicle is operating in autonomous mode.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 21, 2023

Mexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making

Whether through foreign direct investments or internationally purchased goods, the automotive sector has an outsized share of Mexico's trade.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2023

US traffic control device standards get long-awaited update

Better protection for cyclists and pedestrians, and adaptations for electric and autonomous vehicles, are in the Transportation Department's first major update to the standards since 2009.

By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 21, 2023

Mercedes-Benz to test Level 3 autonomous driving on roads in China

The testing permit could pave the way for the carmaker to offer its Drive Pilot feature, which does not require a driver’s full attention, to customers in the world’s biggest auto market.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 20, 2023

Tesla to raise wages 10% at Nevada gigafactory: CNBC

The automaker will increase wages from $20 to $22 per hour for employees at the bottom of the payscale, while high-wage workers will go from $30.65 to $34.50.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2023

Panasonic to develop advanced EV batteries with Sila Nanotechnologies

Sila’s nano-composite silicon anode material can deliver a 20% increase in range compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries used for electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2023

BWH Hotels to bring Tesla EV charging stations to North American properties

The partnership is the latest between a hotel company and EV charging provider as hotels increasingly seek to cater to eco-conscious guests.

By Noelle Mateer • Dec. 18, 2023

GM shakes up product development team amid EV, Cruise troubles

The news comes as General Motors struggles to launch new EVs, and its self-driving unit Cruise faces an uncertain future.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 18, 2023

Automakers could face anti-drunk driving technology mandate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aims to publish its final rule before the end of next year, with manufacturers needing to comply as soon as 2026.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 15, 2023

GM’s Cruise unit lays off 24% of its workforce a day after executive dismissals

About 900 employees are impacted by the job cuts, which come as the company slows down commercialization of its autonomous products to focus on improving its technology.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 15, 2023

Treasury releases guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits

Battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 15, 2023

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

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

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 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

Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 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

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