Dodge Charger Owners: Here's A Great Reason To Go Electric
Dodge faces a challenge in selling the Charger Daytona EV to traditional muscle car fans, despite its appealing design and performance specifications.
How the VW crisis is a failure of Germany's car policy DW 10/30/2024
The concept of 'Zeitenwende' emphasizes the dramatic shifts in German politics and economy due to global events, especially in the automotive sector.
Michigan's auto industry is poised for an EV revival. Would a Trump presidency slam the brakes?
Students in Michigan are training as controls technicians for the emerging electric vehicle industry, embodying the future workforce needed to maintain automotive dominance.
China's Auto Industry Has The World On Notice. Here, It's Already Winning
Chinese auto brands are gaining significant market share in Mexico and Brazil, driven by their expansion into electric vehicle technology.
In Michigan, Harris hits back against Trump over his electric car attack lines
Harris defends her stance against false claims of banning gas-powered cars, emphasizing support for the auto industry and union jobs.
EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote
EU leaders approved extra tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, causing concern among car manufacturers in Europe.
The decision reflects division within the EU, as several states opposed the tariffs but could not block them.
Dodge Charger Owners: Here's A Great Reason To Go Electric
Dodge faces a challenge in selling the Charger Daytona EV to traditional muscle car fans, despite its appealing design and performance specifications.
How the VW crisis is a failure of Germany's car policy DW 10/30/2024
The concept of 'Zeitenwende' emphasizes the dramatic shifts in German politics and economy due to global events, especially in the automotive sector.
Michigan's auto industry is poised for an EV revival. Would a Trump presidency slam the brakes?
Students in Michigan are training as controls technicians for the emerging electric vehicle industry, embodying the future workforce needed to maintain automotive dominance.
China's Auto Industry Has The World On Notice. Here, It's Already Winning
Chinese auto brands are gaining significant market share in Mexico and Brazil, driven by their expansion into electric vehicle technology.
In Michigan, Harris hits back against Trump over his electric car attack lines
Harris defends her stance against false claims of banning gas-powered cars, emphasizing support for the auto industry and union jobs.
EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote
EU leaders approved extra tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, causing concern among car manufacturers in Europe.
The decision reflects division within the EU, as several states opposed the tariffs but could not block them.
Donald Trump Just Insulted Every Autoworker in Michigan
Trump disrespects autoworkers by trivializing their work, suggesting it's so simple a child could do it.
In Michigan, Walz Assails Trump's Record on Manufacturing
Governor Tim Walz critiques Trump's economic legacy, asserting that his policies have hurt blue-collar workers and contributed to significant job loss in Michigan.
Trump Hates EVs, But Welcomes China To Build Cars In The U.S.
Trump shows unexpected openness to Chinese automakers building factories in the U.S.
Donald Trump Just Insulted Every Autoworker in Michigan
Trump disrespects autoworkers by trivializing their work, suggesting it's so simple a child could do it.
In Michigan, Walz Assails Trump's Record on Manufacturing
Governor Tim Walz critiques Trump's economic legacy, asserting that his policies have hurt blue-collar workers and contributed to significant job loss in Michigan.
Trump Makes Big Promises, With Little Detail, for Michigan's Auto Industry
Trump continues to focus on revitalizing the auto industry in Michigan despite recent events.
Trump Hates EVs, But Welcomes China To Build Cars In The U.S.
Trump shows unexpected openness to Chinese automakers building factories in the U.S.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz: We're Finally Driving It. What Do You Want To Know?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is finally available in the U.S. market after significant delays, emphasizing the challenges in the electric vehicle sector.
Electric vehicle production continues to increase SMMT
The shift to electric car production has continued, figures show.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that combined battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric vehicle production increased by almost 50% last month compared with a year ago.The total of 28,329 represented more than four in every 10 cars made in January, a near-record monthly share.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz: We're Finally Driving It. What Do You Want To Know?
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is finally available in the U.S. market after significant delays, emphasizing the challenges in the electric vehicle sector.
Electric vehicle production continues to increase SMMT
The shift to electric car production has continued, figures show.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that combined battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric vehicle production increased by almost 50% last month compared with a year ago.The total of 28,329 represented more than four in every 10 cars made in January, a near-record monthly share.
These Are the Trucks to Buy If You Want a True American Pickup
Americans increasingly prefer buying American-made products to boost the economy, particularly focusing on the auto industry and pickup trucks.
AutoCanada investigating cybersecurity breach, as it announces loss from previous incident | CBC News
AutoCanada faces a cybersecurity breach impacting operations and reported significant financial losses due to a previous cyberattack and other economic challenges.
California sales of zero-emission vehicles hit 25.7% but are numbers increasing fast enough?
Gov. Newsom highlighted 25.7% of new cars in CA are ZEVs, emphasizing economic opportunities and commitment to climate action.
Customers are increasingly demanding advanced tech features in cars, with a focus on comfort and convenience.
Bidding war over a two-year-old minivan? Used car market goes 'bananas' over lack of supply
Used-car prices skyrocket due to chip shortage impacting new car production.
Could a Union Win in Chattanooga Lead to Greater Labor Gains in the South? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The UAW victory in Chattanooga is historic, showing the possibility of organizing victories and potential for more growth in unions.
Biden admin unveils new sanctions on Iran for "unprecedented" attack on Israel
The Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Iran's drone, steel, and auto industries to punish Iran for attacks against Israel without military escalation.
Car Deals Are Easier to Find but Lenders Are Tightening Their Terms
Lenders tightening car loan terms amidst rising delinquencies
Access to auto loans for new and used cars becoming more difficult
Auto Industry Co-Op Ad Spending Rises As Inventories Grow
Co-op spending in the auto industry has continued to increase, even during the pandemic.
Co-op money from automakers accounts for a significant portion of ad budgets for dealerships.
Who benefits most from Canada's ambitious EV targets? Maybe China | CBC News
Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, believes that Canada's electric vehicle targets cannot be met and will have a negative impact on the domestic auto industry.
Volpe accuses the government of not caring whether EVs are domestically built or come from China, which he believes is damaging to Canadian industry and interests.
John Underwood, who hit grand slams with Ted Williams books, dies at 88
John Underwood in 1981.(Tony Triolo/Getty Images)John Underwood, a star writer during the early days of Sports Illustrated who formed an unlikely bond with the irascible Red Sox slugger Ted Williams that led them to co-write two acclaimed books about baseball, including " The Science of Hitting," died April 12 at his home in Miami.
Very few consumers want subscriptions in their cars, survey shows
The last decade or so has seen the creeping techification of the auto industry.Executives will tell you the trend is being driven by consumers, starry-eyed at their smartphones and tablets, although the 2018 backup camera law is the main reason there's a display in every new car.But automakers have been trying to adopt more than just shiny gadgets and iterating software releases.
Elon Musk's time as Twitter's CEO may soon end after poll decides he should step down
Following Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, the company has made drastic changes over the last several weeks.Nearly half of Twitter's workforce was laid off as the company completely restructured its revenue model.Musk's intentions included speeding up Twitter, unbanning people who may have been wrongly banned, and to severely reduce the number of spam bots on the site.
New Year, New Laws - San Francisco Bay Times
By Assemblymember Phil Ting- It's hard to believe that 2022 is almost over.As we get ready to start a new year, I wanted to let you know about a few state laws that I championed taking effect on January 1.At the top of the list are two bills that aim to bring more fairness and equity in the way some of our traffic violations are handled.
Stellantis to idle Illinois assembly plant, lay off workers | CBC News
In this file photo taken on Jan. 19, 2021, the Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center, in Auburn Hills, Mich.About 1,350 people are employed at the Belvidere Assembly plant in Illinois, which produces the Jeep Cherokee.(Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press) An auto plant in northern Illinois is expected to close early next year with hundreds of workers being laid off due to the challenge of rising costs related to the electric vehicle market and other factors.
Analysis | The War on Russia's Economy Is Working
Nine months into Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, the damage done to the world's 11th-largest economy is extensive.Leading Russian banks have been cut out of the global financial system, some $300 billion of central bank reserves are frozen, and hundreds of foreign companies have departed.
John Underwood, who hit grand slams with Ted Williams books, dies at 88
John Underwood in 1981.(Tony Triolo/Getty Images)John Underwood, a star writer during the early days of Sports Illustrated who formed an unlikely bond with the irascible Red Sox slugger Ted Williams that led them to co-write two acclaimed books about baseball, including " The Science of Hitting," died April 12 at his home in Miami.
Very few consumers want subscriptions in their cars, survey shows
The last decade or so has seen the creeping techification of the auto industry.Executives will tell you the trend is being driven by consumers, starry-eyed at their smartphones and tablets, although the 2018 backup camera law is the main reason there's a display in every new car.But automakers have been trying to adopt more than just shiny gadgets and iterating software releases.
Elon Musk's time as Twitter's CEO may soon end after poll decides he should step down
Following Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, the company has made drastic changes over the last several weeks.Nearly half of Twitter's workforce was laid off as the company completely restructured its revenue model.Musk's intentions included speeding up Twitter, unbanning people who may have been wrongly banned, and to severely reduce the number of spam bots on the site.
New Year, New Laws - San Francisco Bay Times
By Assemblymember Phil Ting- It's hard to believe that 2022 is almost over.As we get ready to start a new year, I wanted to let you know about a few state laws that I championed taking effect on January 1.At the top of the list are two bills that aim to bring more fairness and equity in the way some of our traffic violations are handled.
Stellantis to idle Illinois assembly plant, lay off workers | CBC News
In this file photo taken on Jan. 19, 2021, the Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center, in Auburn Hills, Mich.About 1,350 people are employed at the Belvidere Assembly plant in Illinois, which produces the Jeep Cherokee.(Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press) An auto plant in northern Illinois is expected to close early next year with hundreds of workers being laid off due to the challenge of rising costs related to the electric vehicle market and other factors.
Analysis | The War on Russia's Economy Is Working
Nine months into Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, the damage done to the world's 11th-largest economy is extensive.Leading Russian banks have been cut out of the global financial system, some $300 billion of central bank reserves are frozen, and hundreds of foreign companies have departed.
Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row
Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines, allowing the registration of new vehicles with such engines even after 2035 provided they use climate-neutral fuel only.EU Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans tweeted that we have found an agreement with Germany on the future use of e-fuels in cars.
US Corporations Are Bringing Back Child Labor, With Help From GOP Lawmakers
Rather than offering wages attractive to adults, employers want lawmakers to push teens into dangerous jobs.A young girl wearing a face mask walks on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on March 8, 2021.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images Brad Greve has been a Scout leader for more than 20 years.
Investigation launched into complaints of Tesla steering wheels coming off mid-drive
US auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla's Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the investigation covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
US Corporations Are Bringing Back Child Labor, With Help From GOP Lawmakers
Rather than offering wages attractive to adults, employers want lawmakers to push teens into dangerous jobs.A young girl wearing a face mask walks on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on March 8, 2021.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images Brad Greve has been a Scout leader for more than 20 years.
Investigation launched into complaints of Tesla steering wheels coming off mid-drive
US auto safety regulators have opened an investigation into Tesla's Model Y SUV after getting two complaints that the steering wheels can come off while being driven.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the investigation covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
North American Companies Notch Another Record Year for Robot Orders
The Association for Advanced Automation (A3) reports that slightly more than 44,100 robots were ordered by North American companies, mainly in the U.S., last year, up 11% from 2021.Those orders totaled $2.38 billion, up 18%.The record demand can be attributed in part to the tightest labor market in decades.
Auto sales are falling but profits are surging. Welcome to the new normal
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter.Not a subscriber?You can sign up right here.You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link.The US auto industry just posted its worst sales in more than a decade but that's not necessarily a bad sign for the sector.
Germany Blocks 2 Foreign Investment Deals, Taking a Firmer Line on China
The government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz blocked the sale of a semiconductor company to a Chinese-owned firm on Wednesday, as Germany seeks to toughen protection of its domestic technology and ease its dependence on China.Robert Habeck, Germany's economy minister, said that the government had also blocked a separate investment in a German company producing critical infrastructure, which he said could not be identified because of secrecy agreements.
Auto sales are falling but profits are surging. Welcome to the new normal
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter.Not a subscriber?You can sign up right here.You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link.The US auto industry just posted its worst sales in more than a decade but that's not necessarily a bad sign for the sector.
Germany Blocks 2 Foreign Investment Deals, Taking a Firmer Line on China
The government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz blocked the sale of a semiconductor company to a Chinese-owned firm on Wednesday, as Germany seeks to toughen protection of its domestic technology and ease its dependence on China.Robert Habeck, Germany's economy minister, said that the government had also blocked a separate investment in a German company producing critical infrastructure, which he said could not be identified because of secrecy agreements.
The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2023) showcased metaverse technologies designed to enhance the auto industry.French auto-parts manufacturer Valeo unveiled an in-car TV system that allows headset-wearing occupants to change channels via sensor-detected hand gestures.Valeo's Ghaya Khemir said external sensors also can integrate pedestrians or landscapes into virtual reality (VR) images, or display relaxing images to relieve stress.
The Best-Selling Cars in America of All Time
Understanding the history and trends in the auto industry can lead to more informed investment decisions.
The Best-Selling Cars of All Time
Identifying best-selling cars can inform auto industry investment strategies.