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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
US trade authorities find labor rights denial at Volkswagen plant in Mexico
Officials found evidence that workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights were denied following a recent union election.
By Haley Cawthon • Updated May 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
UAW challenges outcome of Mercedes-Benz vote
The union claims the automaker interfered with the election by discriminating against Alabama plant workers who supported unionization.
By Haley Cawthon • May 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Waymo
NHTSA probes Waymo, Zoox over ‘unexpected’ self-driving behavior
The robotaxi companies are facing investigations after their autonomous vehicles behaved erratically, causing collisions.
By Haley Cawthon • May 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
How 4 technology trends are shaping automotive design
Some design trends are partly a reaction to design aesthetics that preceded them; others are responses to changes in technology, consumer preferences and government regulation, experts said.
By Michael Brady • May 15, 2024 -
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Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries
The action aims to protect the U.S. market from the rise in Chinese electric vehicle exports, which the U.S. says jumped 70% from 2022 to 2023.
By Kate Magill , Eric Walz • May 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules
Electric vehicle makers have been racing to shift their supply chains to qualify for the credit. The latest changes give them more time.
By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls nearly 243K Maverick pickups for tail light issue
The company has issued a total of 23 separate recalls across its model lineup since January.
By Eric Walz • May 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Bosch
NHTSA finalizes rule requiring automatic emergency braking on vehicles by 2029
Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Porsche expressed concerns last year when the NHTSA opened public comments for the proposed rule.
By Eric Walz • May 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford, Tesla face NHTSA investigations over self-driving tech
For Tesla, the agency will assess whether the automaker's response involving a December recall of 2 million vehicles was sufficient.
By Eric Walz • April 30, 2024 -
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EEOC finalizes harassment guidance, addressing remote work and gender identity
Harassment can include “outing” individuals, misgendering and prohibiting workers from using sex-segregated bathrooms consistent with their gender identity, the agency said.
By Emilie Shumway • April 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Cruise LLC
For Cruise robotaxi business, GM considers ‘outside investments’
Despite billions in losses attributed to its Cruise subsidiary, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company believes in the technology.
By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2024 -
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FTC to ban noncompetes
The FTC said the rule, which could take effect as soon as late August, received overwhelming public support during a comment period.
By Ryan Golden • April 25, 2024 -
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Automakers get new standard for cutting a top source of scope 3 emissions
Indirect emissions are notoriously hard to calculate and address, so the Science Based Targets initiative put forth a new guideline.
By S.L. Fuller • April 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla recalls Cybertruck to fix accelerator pedal problem
The recall is Tesla’s fourth this year and involves 3,878 Cybertrucks manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023 through April 4.
By Eric Walz • April 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls over 456K Bronco Sport, Maverick models
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of drive power on two of the automaker’s more popular vehicles.
By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024
