Kia recalls 72,000 Sportage models, says park outside due to engine fire risk
Kia Sportages are being recalled for a second time over what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is calling a fire risk in the engine area.
Mercedes-Benz to leave Russia, sell assets amid war in Ukraine: 'Demanding environment'
Mercedes-Benz became the latest car maker to announce that it would be withdrawing from the Russian market and selling up its assets there.
Hyundai breaks ground on $5.5B electric car plant in Georgia
New $5.5 billion Hyundai plant a political boost for incumbents Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Sen. Warnock (D-GA) facing Stacey Abrams and Herschel Walker respectively.
GM launching return-to-office plan for salaried workers in January
GM is telling its employees they can no long work fully remote starting in January. Management believes this will help accelerate its plan to go all-electric.
Toyota eyes Tesla, scrambles for EV reboot
A working group within Toyota has been charged with outlining plans by early next year for improvements to its existing EV platform or for a new architecture, sources said.
Electric vehicles and charging stations fuel cybersecurity concerns
Record Electric Vehicle sales means record Charging Station implementation and use; however this opens up consumers and the grid to cyberattacks from hackers.
Korean auto giant Hyundai investigating child labor in its USsupply chain
A Hyundai Motor Co. executive said Wednesday the Korean automaker plans to "sever ties" with two Alabama suppliers investigated for using child laborers.
Biden gives $2.8 billion to battery companies that commit to ESG agenda
The Biden administration awarded $2.8 billion to companies that pledged allegiance to ESG principles, including diversity, equity and inclusion, as they hire people.
BMW accelerating South Carolina electric vehicle production with $1.7B investment
BMW, the largest exporter of cars from the US, will overhaul its existing South Carolina manufacturing plant in Greer and build a new electric vehicle battery plant in Woodruff
11 more crash deaths are linked to automated-tech vehicles
11 people wear killed in the four month period between mid-may and September. Elon Musk explains how much safer self driving cars are than human drivers.
Chevrolet Corvette production idled again due to parts shortage
General Motors is idling the Bowling Green, Kentucky, factory that builds the Chevrolet Corvette next week due to an unspecified parts supply issue.
Sony, Honda to open electric vehicle preorders in 2025, begin US deliveries in 2026
Japanese automaker Honda will manufacture the vehicle at one of its North American factories, while technology company Sony will develop the software system and sensors.
Florida CEO in storm of controversy after telling staff to report to office as Hurricane Ian approached land
PostcardMania CEO Joy Mendusa found herself in a storm of controversy after she encouraged employees to come to work even as Hurricane Ian barreled toward the Florida coast.
Honda announces new $4.4B Ohio battery plant
Honda Motor Co. and LG Energy Solution announced on Tuesday that the two companies will build a new $4.4 billion battery plant in Fayette County, Ohio.
GM outsells Toyota in US as industry worries about inflation
General Motors beat Toyota in sales in Q3, but Toyota beat GM in the last 12 calendar months. Future looks bleak for automakers as a potential recession looms.
Tesla's Elon Musk shows off humanoid robot 'Optimus' prototype with expected $20K price tag
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showed off a humanoid robot prototype dubbed "Optimus" Friday, which he hopes to make millions of and sell for $20,000.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pitches electric vehicles to Texans
Pete Buttigieg pitched electric vehicles on Thursday in Texas, where an overtaxed power grid could pose problems for the transition from gas-powered cars.
California seeks to ban sales of diesel commercial trucks effort to fight pollution, climate change
California leaders are proposing a measure to ban the sale of diesel commercial trucks across the state as they seek to curb pollution.
Hertz to order 175K electric vehicles from General Motors through 2027
Hertz is looking to create the largest rental fleet of electric vehicles in North America. The company plans to electrify one-quarter of its fleet by the end of 2024.
General Motors and Kroger launching electric grocery cart
General Motors' BrightDrop electric van division is launching a battery-powered and climate controlled grocery cart for retail delivery services.