Toyota electric cars will have stick-shift to deliver 'wow' experience
Toyota is developing a "manual EV" that will simulate gear shifting with a faux stick-shift, clutch and even virtual revving sounds to replicate manual transmission.
Ford and GM's gas and diesel-powered trucks aren't going anywhere soon
Ford and General Motors are continuing to invest billions in next-generation internal combustion engine vehicles, particularly trucks, which generate huge profits for the brands.
Auto shops struggling to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
Due to a national shortage of trained auto mechanics it's taking longer than usual, and costing more, for people to get their cars fixed in auto shops.
Tesla valuation adds $240B over 13-day winning streak
Tesla’s market valuation has grown by $240 billion amid 13 straight trading sessions on Wall Street for the EV maker in which the stock value finished with a gain.
No reservations: Ford is charging up electric F-150 Lightning production
Ford is ramping up production of the electric F-150 Lightning pickup and says vehicles built today will be delivered as soon as September.
Tesla shares post longest winning streak since January 2021
Tesla shares are on pace to log their 10th-straight gain following reports of sales growth in China and the EV company’s new $7,500 tax credit.
GM investing $500 million to build big new internal combustion-powered SUVs
General Motors will invest $500 million in its Arlington, Tex., factory to build a new generation of ICE-powered full-size SUVs for Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac.
Uber enters car rental market
Uber’s new Carshare option, part of its sustainability effort, provides a platform for car owners to list their vehicles to local borrowers at hourly and daily rates.
Genesis shifting production of best-selling GV70 to USA
Genesis will begin production of its best-selling GV70 compact SUV alongside the electric version of the model in Montgomery, Alabama, starting in 2024.
Recall of 137 Tesla Model Ys over issue with steering wheel fastener
Nearly 140 of Tesla's electric Model Y vehicles could potentially have an issue with the fastener of the steering wheel, leading to a recall by the electric car maker.
Electric Fisker trumps Tesla on range, will start US deliveries June 19
The Fisker Ocean electric SUV has received an official EPA rating of 360 miles per charge and will begin U.S. deliveries on June 19, the company said.
‘Mr. Bean’ star Rowan Atkinson feels ‘duped’ by promises of electric vehicles
"Mr. Bean" star Rowan Atkinson shared his thoughts on the state of electric vehicles in the wake of a proposed ban on the sale of new gas powered cars in the United Kingdom.
Ford trucks helped drive sales up 10.7% in May as EVs slip
Ford sales were up 10.7% in May as its F-Series line of trucks broke the 70,000 unit mark for the first time since December and other models performed well.
Ford launching short-term electric Mustang Mach-E leases for Uber drivers
Ford is making the electric Mustang Mach-E available to Uber drivers through short-term leases as part of a new program it calls Ford Drive.
Tesla's Elon Musk praises Shanghai workers' 'amazing' work as he wraps 3-day China trip
Tesla CEO Elon Musk closed out his three-day trip to China with a visit to his company's Gigafactory in Shanghai, where he addressed hundreds of employees.
Investigation into Tesla's passenger play comes to an end
A lengthy investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into a gaming feature Tesla had in some vehicles just recently came to an end.
Ford recalling 175,550 Broncos because their seatbelts may be hard to use
Ford will recall 175,500 Bronco SUVs due to a design issue that stows their front seatbelts in a position that is not in compliance with federal regulations.
Mercedes ‘haute couture’ vehicle targets uber wealthy
Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dimitris Psillakis is aiming to be the king of luxury for customers aiming to give drivers exactly what they want over a commodity of high-end features.
Michelin sells Russian division, exits country amid war
French tire manufacturer Michelin has sold off its assets and business operations in Russia to Power International Tires, officially exiting the market.
Ford reverses course, decides to keep AM radio in 'all' 2024 vehicles
Ford’s CEO says the automaker will include AM radio in all of its 2024 vehicles after all, following a report it was planning to remove the feature.