Biden administration considering EV switch delay due to weak demand
The Biden administration's EPA is reportedly planning to delay a requirement that automakers rapidly increase sales of EVs until after 2030 as weak EV sales hit American car companies.
Ford CEO says company will 'think carefully' about where it builds vehicles after UAW strike
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the company is thinking carefully about where it will build future vehicles after it was the first to have a plant shut down as a result of the United Auto Workers strike.
Ford, GM CEOs open to partnerships to compete with China
Ford CEO Jim Farley and GM CEO Mary Barra said their companies are open to collaborating on EV technologies with other automakers to better compete with Chinese EV makers like BYD.
Kaulig Racing excited to work with NASCAR Foundation again to gift bikes to kids ahead of Daytona 500
Kaulig Racing, alongside the NASCAR Foundation, will once again power the Speediatrics Fun Day Festival ahead of the Daytona 500, where they will surprise kids with brand-new bikes.
Imported luxury cars such as Audi held by US over banned part linked to forced labor in China
Thousands of luxury cars slated to be imported to the U.S. are being held by customs officials while Volkswagen replaces a part linked to forced labor in China's Xinjiang region.
Tesla cuts Model Y prices in US to boost sales as competition from China heats up
Tesla announced temporary prices cuts for certain Model Y variants sold in the U.S. through the end of February as the EV giant looks to boost sales in a challenging market.
Ford's profits getting eaten up by EVs
Ford's profit margins took a hit due to losses in the electric vehicle segment, and the company is refining its plans for producing next-gen EVs to better meet market demand.
Toyota investing $1.3 billion in red state to build all-electric SUV
Toyota announced Tuesday it is pouring $1.3 billion into its flagship Georgetown, Kentucky, plant to begin production of a new, all-electric three-row SUV.
Honda recalls 750,000 vehicles to address air bag defect
Honda announced the recall of 750,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a defective seat weight sensor that could cause air bags to deploy unintentionally in the event of a crash.
Ford hybrid sales jump in January as EVs slide
Ford Motor Co. reported a drop in electric vehicle sales in January as demand for EVs waned, but made up for the loss with a 43% surge in hybrid sales.
Tesla recalls over 2 million vehicles in US due to warning lights issue
Elon Musk's electric vehicle company Tesla is recalling some 2.2 million models due to incorrect font size on warning lights, U.S. regulators said.
US guardrail system can’t handle heavy EVs, preliminary test crashes indicate
A new study has raised concerns about the ability of the nation’s guardrails to handle electric vehicles, which weigh thousands of pounds more than the average gas-powered sedan.
Toyota chairman issues apology for subsidiary safety scandal, brand remains world's top-seller
Toyota Motor remains the world's top-selling car brand as Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized for safety scandals at three of the company's subsidiaries.
Electric buses are sitting unused in cities across the US; here's why
Many U.S. cities are grappling with broken-down electric transit vehicles that cannot be fixed, months after the largest E-bus manufacturer filed for bankruptcy.
Analysis reveals how GM's Cruise robotaxi struck and dragged pedestrian 20 feet
A series of technical failures were the cause of an October 2, 2023 accident in San Francisco where a woman was struck and dragged by a Cruise robotaxi, a report reveals.
Elon Musk says Chinese EV companies will 'demolish' competition without tariffs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk told investors that Chinese electric vehicle makers are poised to "demolish" their competitors globally without trade barriers or tariffs.
Honda to address HR-V rear windows shattering in cold weather
Honda is planning to address an issue with the 2023 HR-V crossover SUV that has led to rear windows unexpectedly shattering because the glass is weakened by the use of the defroster.
North Carolina city spent millions on electric buses that don't run
The city of Asheville, North Carolina, shelled out millions of dollars for electric buses in 2018. Today, three out of the five are inoperable with no quick fixes in sight.
Russia replaced Saudi Arabia as China's top oil supplier in 2023
Russia jumped ahead of Saudi Arabia to become China's top crude oil supplier in 2023 as the world's biggest oil importer bought vast quantities of discounted oil defying Western sanctions
Biden's EV insanity just got even worse
Americans have been shivering this month as frigid January temperatures have gripped the nation. Cold in the single digits has been bad news for electric vehicles and their owners.