Biden admin official says higher tariffs on Chinese EVs are crucial for US automakers
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday that the Biden administration's 100% tariff on Chinese EVs will keep them from flooding the U.S. market and protect American automakers.
Americans still not sold on EVs despite Biden push, poll shows
The Biden administration has been working for years to push the wide adoption of electric vehicles, but not polling shows many Americans are still not interested in an EV.
Toyota issues recall for 100K SUVs and pickup trucks
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall for more than 100,000 pickup trucks and SUVs with debris in the engine that can potentially cause these vehicles to stall.
See it: Porsche unveils new 911 hybrid
Luxury German automaker Porsche unveiled the new 911 hybrid, which is the first street-legal version of the sports car to feature a hybrid powertrain called the T-Hybrid system.
Elon Musk urges Tesla shareholders to vote on pay with special offer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering shareholders a chance to win a personal tour of the Austin Gigafactory if they vote on the company's ballot that includes his compensation plan.
UAW seeks new unionization vote at Mercedes' Alabama plant citing 'relentless anti-union campaign'
The United Auto Workers union is calling for a second unionization vote at a Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama, alleging the first vote was thwarted by a "relentless anti-union campaign."
Electric vehicles among all top winners in AAA car buying guide
In the U.S., electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular and more affordable. EVs made up 18% of all cars sold in 2023.
Buttigieg defends Biden’s EV strategy after question on how only 8 federal charging stations have been built
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the handful of EV charging stations that have been built are the beginning stages of Biden's goal to reach 500,000 by 2030.
Tesla shareholders urged to nix Elon Musk's $56B pay package
Tesla shareholders are being urged by a proxy advisory firm to oppose the reinstatement of CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package after it was voided by a judge earlier this year.
Will Biden's EV push impact presidential election? Americans weigh in
A new survey of American drivers points to sharp divides between Republicans and Democrats regarding President Biden's electric vehicle policies and the 2024 election.
Many US consumers staying away from EVs due to lack of charging availability: report
Interest in electric vehicles among American car buyers has dwindled in part due to concerns about access to charging infrastructure, a new study by J.D. Power found.
Waymo, Zoox self-driving cars under federal investigation following reported traffic violations, collisions
Both Waymo and Zoox autonomous ride-hailing vehicles are under federal investigation for causing crashes and disobeying traffic laws, the NHTSA announced.
Biden hikes tariffs on certain imports from China by $18B
President Joe Biden announced higher tariffs on imports from China that cover products like EVs, solar panels, steel and aluminum, which will carry a price tag of roughly $18 billion.
Elon Musk's Tesla hiring back some on Supercharger team he fired weeks ago: report
Tesla is reportedly giving certain recently-axed Supercharger employees back their jobs, seemingly unwinding to some extent its significant downsizing of the unit.
Porsche to debut new hybrid 911 sports car
The unveiling of the Porsche 911 built with a hybrid powertrain will take place on May 28, the luxury German automaker said in an announcement on Monday.
Fort Worth's tallest building sells for just $12.3M at auction in stunning price drop
The tallest building in Fort Worth, Texas, has been bought by a bank for $12.3 million, three years after it sold $137.5 million. Burnett Plaza has 40 stories and is 567 feet tall.
Mercedes pumps the brakes on EV goals after profits drop
Mercedes-Benz is retreating from its ambitious plans for going all-electric, delaying its goal by years after a decline in profits in the first quarter.
Man risks losing finger in viral Tesla Cybertruck 'frunk' sensor test video
Tesla Cybertruck's front trunk, better known as a frunk, was tested by an owner for its sensitivity to detecting objects in a now-viral video taken last week.
GM ending production of Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors will end production of its Chevrolet Malibu sedan as it shifts its focus on electric vehicles. Its Kansas plant will now produce the next-gen Chevy Bolt.
Tesla lays off more workers, two senior executives out: Report
A leaked email from Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the company is making further cuts to its workforce, including senior executives and entire departments.