Consumer satisfaction with car buying experience the highest since 2020

Larger inventories, higher discounts and more streamlined purchasing experiences are making it easier and faster for consumers to get into a new vehicle, a Cox Automotive survey found.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 18, 2024

Biden administration awards $623M for EV charging, hydrogen buildout

The funding is a part of the federal government’s $7.5 billion push to build a national EV charging network.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 17, 2024

Stellantis invests in sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat

The technology uses no lithium or cobalt and could help Stellantis reduce its dependence on other countries, including China, for EV battery materials.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 16, 2024

Hyundai Mobis unveils ‘e-Corner System’ EV drive technology

The technology allows a vehicle to move laterally and diagonally, as well as perform stationary 360-degree pivot turns.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 11, 2024

Honda reveals futuristic Space-Hub, Saloon EV concepts at CES

The automaker aims to launch a production vehicle based on the Saloon in North America in 2026.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024

Volkswagen debuts in-vehicle voice assistant powered by ChatGPT

‘Cerence Chat Pro’ is the world’s first automotive-grade ChatGPT integration, according to the automaker.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024

Auto suppliers sitting on surplus semiconductors, chip company says

Mobileye said its customers hold millions of excess units to hedge against shortages and are now working through the inventory.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 9, 2024

China-based EV makers tap Nvidia for AI tech

Automakers in China have been racing to produce autonomous vehicles with high-tech infotainment.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024

Transportation tech, challenges on agenda for new US DOT advisory committee

The wide range of experts will advise the agency in what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called a time of “unprecedented” challenges and opportunity.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 5, 2024

Just 1 in 4 automakers ready for software-defined vehicles

Over half of automakers preferred a proprietary software model, while suppliers and tech firms preferred a mix of open-source and proprietary vehicle software, an AlixPartners survey found.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 5, 2024

CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report

The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 5, 2024

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