Nissan and Honda officially announce plans to mergeHonda and Nissan confirm merger discussions aiming for business integration by 2025, potentially creating the world's third largest automaker.
Automakers to Trump: Please Require Us to Sell Electric VehiclesAutomakers seek to preserve electric vehicle regulations amid concerns of regulatory changes from President-elect Trump that could jeopardize their investments and industry stability.
The Morning After: Nissan and Honda plan to mergeNissan and Honda are merging to form a new joint holding company, enhancing collaboration in EV development and operational efficiencies.
The U.S. Surpassed Europe In EV Sales Last Quarter: ReportU.S. electric vehicle sales are surpassing those in Europe amid political and market challenges on the continent.
America Has A Choice: Adopt China's EV Policies Or Compete DirectlyAffordable electric vehicles are crucial for reviving EV sales.
Trump's inaugural fund receives $1M donations from automakersMajor automakers have donated to Trump’s inauguration, indicating potential concern about policy impacts on their investments in EV production.Companies like Hyundai and Ford aim to collaborate with Trump’s administration on manufacturing and innovation policies.
Honda, Nissan end merger talks, scuttling $60bn dealHonda and Nissan have ended merger talks aimed at creating the world's third-largest automaker.
Automakers to Trump: Please Require Us to Sell Electric VehiclesAutomakers seek to preserve electric vehicle regulations amid concerns of regulatory changes from President-elect Trump that could jeopardize their investments and industry stability.
The Morning After: Nissan and Honda plan to mergeNissan and Honda are merging to form a new joint holding company, enhancing collaboration in EV development and operational efficiencies.
The U.S. Surpassed Europe In EV Sales Last Quarter: ReportU.S. electric vehicle sales are surpassing those in Europe amid political and market challenges on the continent.
America Has A Choice: Adopt China's EV Policies Or Compete DirectlyAffordable electric vehicles are crucial for reviving EV sales.
Trump's inaugural fund receives $1M donations from automakersMajor automakers have donated to Trump’s inauguration, indicating potential concern about policy impacts on their investments in EV production.Companies like Hyundai and Ford aim to collaborate with Trump’s administration on manufacturing and innovation policies.
Honda, Nissan end merger talks, scuttling $60bn dealHonda and Nissan have ended merger talks aimed at creating the world's third-largest automaker.
Teslas, Hondas, and VWs may get price hikes if Trump's tariffs extend to MexicoTrump's tariff plans on Canada, Mexico, and China could lead to trade wars, affecting U.S. companies with manufacturing in Mexico.
Big Tech is still silent on Trump's tariffsMajor tech companies remain silent on recent tariffs, while automakers actively express concerns.
Automakers Ford, GM, Toyota join tech companies in making $1 million donations to Trump's inaugurationAutomakers are donating heavily to support Trump, anticipating significant impacts from his proposed tariffs on vehicle imports.
Teslas, Hondas, and VWs may get price hikes if Trump's tariffs extend to MexicoTrump's tariff plans on Canada, Mexico, and China could lead to trade wars, affecting U.S. companies with manufacturing in Mexico.
Big Tech is still silent on Trump's tariffsMajor tech companies remain silent on recent tariffs, while automakers actively express concerns.
Automakers Ford, GM, Toyota join tech companies in making $1 million donations to Trump's inaugurationAutomakers are donating heavily to support Trump, anticipating significant impacts from his proposed tariffs on vehicle imports.
Trump administration to reverse Biden's fuel economy standards. Here's what to knowNew Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy ordered the reversal of fuel economy standards to align with Trump's policy priorities.
We're in the Middle of an Italian Automaker Biopic BoomCinematic storytelling around legendary automakers continues with new films and producers like Andrea Iervolino driving interest in the genre.
Tesla to help automakers comply with the EU's 2025 CO2 emission rulesAutomakers plan to pool CO2 emissions with Tesla to meet EU's stricter CO2 regulations for vehicles by 2025.
UBS: Tesla could collect over $1B from EU automakers due to pooling dealTesla could earn over $1 billion through CO2 emissions pooling with various automakers to meet EU regulations.
Tesla to help automakers comply with the EU's 2025 CO2 emission rulesAutomakers plan to pool CO2 emissions with Tesla to meet EU's stricter CO2 regulations for vehicles by 2025.
UBS: Tesla could collect over $1B from EU automakers due to pooling dealTesla could earn over $1 billion through CO2 emissions pooling with various automakers to meet EU regulations.
Your new GMC truck may be tracking your every movement and sharing it with data brokersAutomakers like General Motors, Honda, and Hyundai are being accused of surreptitiously sharing drivers' data.
General Motors, Hyundai, and Honda are accused of inappropriately sharing customer dataAutomakers accused of sharing driving data without full disclosure to customers, triggering potential insurance price manipulation.
US senators claim car makers sold driver data for penniesUS senators call for FTC probe and potential prosecution of automakers for selling personal data without explicit permission.
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)Automakers selling driving behavior data to insurance industry without driver consent, leading to potential premium increases.
Your new GMC truck may be tracking your every movement and sharing it with data brokersAutomakers like General Motors, Honda, and Hyundai are being accused of surreptitiously sharing drivers' data.
General Motors, Hyundai, and Honda are accused of inappropriately sharing customer dataAutomakers accused of sharing driving data without full disclosure to customers, triggering potential insurance price manipulation.
US senators claim car makers sold driver data for penniesUS senators call for FTC probe and potential prosecution of automakers for selling personal data without explicit permission.
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)Automakers selling driving behavior data to insurance industry without driver consent, leading to potential premium increases.
U.S. Aims To Ban Cars With Software, Hardware Links To ChinaThe U.S. Department of Commerce proposed a ban on connected vehicles from China and Russia to enhance national security.
China officials eye German auto factoriesChinese automakers are interested in German factories, especially VW, to expand their influence and evade EU tariffs on electric cars.
U.S. Aims To Ban Cars With Software, Hardware Links To ChinaThe U.S. Department of Commerce proposed a ban on connected vehicles from China and Russia to enhance national security.
China officials eye German auto factoriesChinese automakers are interested in German factories, especially VW, to expand their influence and evade EU tariffs on electric cars.
Apple promised next-gen CarPlay in 2024, so where is it?Apple's next generation CarPlay, promised for 2024, remains largely unfulfilled with little commitment from car manufacturers.
Apple's new CarPlay infotainment system will go wireless onlyApple's next CarPlay will feature complete wireless connection to infotainment systems.
Apple promised next-gen CarPlay in 2024, so where is it?Apple's next generation CarPlay, promised for 2024, remains largely unfulfilled with little commitment from car manufacturers.
Apple's new CarPlay infotainment system will go wireless onlyApple's next CarPlay will feature complete wireless connection to infotainment systems.
House committee approves bill requiring new cars to have AM radioThe House committee approved a bill mandating AM radio in new cars to ensure emergency broadcast access and support conservatives' concerns over losing media platforms.
Gov. Newsom signs lemon car reform law with a caveat to lawmakersCalifornia's Lemon Law reform faced criticism for being rushed, creating uncertainty for consumers and automakers, despite an aim to streamline litigation.
Gov. Newsom Signs Revised Lemon Law, Despite Concerns It May Be Anti-ConsumerCalifornia's revised 'Lemon Law' was rushed, faced opposition, but aims to alleviate court case backlogs. Reforms may create confusion and uncertainty for consumers.
House committee approves bill requiring new cars to have AM radioThe House committee approved a bill mandating AM radio in new cars to ensure emergency broadcast access and support conservatives' concerns over losing media platforms.
Gov. Newsom signs lemon car reform law with a caveat to lawmakersCalifornia's Lemon Law reform faced criticism for being rushed, creating uncertainty for consumers and automakers, despite an aim to streamline litigation.
Gov. Newsom Signs Revised Lemon Law, Despite Concerns It May Be Anti-ConsumerCalifornia's revised 'Lemon Law' was rushed, faced opposition, but aims to alleviate court case backlogs. Reforms may create confusion and uncertainty for consumers.
Stellantis Weighs HQ Options Despite Recent Investment AnnouncementsStellantis is evaluating its operational presence in Michigan amid pressure and declining performance, with discussions ongoing with state officials to secure future operations.
If You Want to Buy the Most American Car Possible, Buy This BrandMany consumers seek American-made vehicles to support the economy, but leading cars on the American-Made Index are often from foreign automakers.
'Automakers Are Freaking Out Too Much': The EV Slowdown May Be A Tesla ProblemEV sales are strong overall despite narratives of a slowdown and automakers adjusting strategies.
Global EV sales increase, and Plug-in Hybrid momentum growsPHEV sales see significant growth compared to BEVs due to lower upfront costs and fuel tanks alleviating range anxiety.
Want To Chat EVs? Come Hang With Us In Boston On May 19Understanding the electric car transition in 2024 is complex, with challenges faced by automakers and consumers alike.
'Automakers Are Freaking Out Too Much': The EV Slowdown May Be A Tesla ProblemEV sales are strong overall despite narratives of a slowdown and automakers adjusting strategies.
Global EV sales increase, and Plug-in Hybrid momentum growsPHEV sales see significant growth compared to BEVs due to lower upfront costs and fuel tanks alleviating range anxiety.
Want To Chat EVs? Come Hang With Us In Boston On May 19Understanding the electric car transition in 2024 is complex, with challenges faced by automakers and consumers alike.
fromFast Company8 months agoToyota, Mazda, and Yamaha are ordered to suspend some vehicle shipmentsA safety test scandal at Japanese automakers widened with Toyota, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha implicated for submitting incorrect or manipulated safety test data.
The Feds Are Targeting Giant Vehicles. What Does It Mean For EVs?Increased vehicle safety technology has not prevented rising deaths from car accidents, particularly involving pedestrians and cyclists due to the growth in larger vehicles.
Meet the Henry Ford family: Inside the lives of this legendary automobile dynastyFord's introduction of $5 a day for workers in 1914 initiated the trend of higher wages in the industry, leading to the concept of 'Fordism' and large-scale production.
Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators SayAutomakers like General Motors are collecting and sharing driver data, often without their knowledge, for profit.
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)Automakers data sharing leads to insurance premium hikes without driver consent.
Automakers Sold Driver Data for Pennies, Senators SayAutomakers like General Motors are collecting and sharing driver data, often without their knowledge, for profit.
How G.M. Tricked Millions of Drivers Into Being Spied On (Including Me)Automakers data sharing leads to insurance premium hikes without driver consent.
Biden grants automakers some flexibility on battery minerals in final EV tax credit rulesBiden administration grants automakers a temporary exemption from strict EV tax credit rules, delaying restrictions on battery minerals until 2027.
TechCrunch Mobility: The wheels are starting to come off the Fisker EV bus | TechCrunchBiden Administration proposes stricter standards impacting U.S. automakers and introduces gentler regulations for EVs under CAFE standards.DOE offers petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, while EPA issues tailpipe standards for 2027-2032, giving automakers flexibility in meeting rules.
Biden grants automakers some flexibility on battery minerals in final EV tax credit rulesBiden administration grants automakers a temporary exemption from strict EV tax credit rules, delaying restrictions on battery minerals until 2027.
TechCrunch Mobility: The wheels are starting to come off the Fisker EV bus | TechCrunchBiden Administration proposes stricter standards impacting U.S. automakers and introduces gentler regulations for EVs under CAFE standards.DOE offers petroleum equivalency factor for EVs, while EPA issues tailpipe standards for 2027-2032, giving automakers flexibility in meeting rules.
Tesla's Supercharger Network secured NACS' widespread adoptionTesla's NACS initially had low adoption until Tesla offered access to its Supercharger Network as an incentive.
EV sales slowdown in the U.S. may not last long: BloombergThe supposed EV sales slowdown in the U.S. is just a blip, with some automakers continuing to see growth despite concerns.
Elon Musk's move to disband Tesla EV charging team blindsides car industry: 'Sharp kick in the pants'Tesla laid off employees running the EV charging business, impacting automakers.
What Tesla's Supercharger Cuts Could Mean For The NACS RevolutionTesla is making massive cuts to its Supercharger team, causing uncertainty and impact on EV owners and industry partners.
Tesla layoffs hit Supercharger team just as it's poised to take over EV chargingTesla faces layoffs after significant progress in EV charging standardization with other automakers.
Tesla's Supercharger Network secured NACS' widespread adoptionTesla's NACS initially had low adoption until Tesla offered access to its Supercharger Network as an incentive.
EV sales slowdown in the U.S. may not last long: BloombergThe supposed EV sales slowdown in the U.S. is just a blip, with some automakers continuing to see growth despite concerns.
Elon Musk's move to disband Tesla EV charging team blindsides car industry: 'Sharp kick in the pants'Tesla laid off employees running the EV charging business, impacting automakers.
What Tesla's Supercharger Cuts Could Mean For The NACS RevolutionTesla is making massive cuts to its Supercharger team, causing uncertainty and impact on EV owners and industry partners.
Tesla layoffs hit Supercharger team just as it's poised to take over EV chargingTesla faces layoffs after significant progress in EV charging standardization with other automakers.
The new Kia EV3 will have an AI assistant with ChatGPT DNA | TechCrunchAutomakers are increasingly integrating generative AI, like ChatGPT, into vehicles to enhance voice assistants for improved customer interaction.
Elon Musk explains reasoning behind Tesla Supercharger team disbandTesla plans to grow its Supercharger network at a slower pace, prioritizing 100% uptime and expansion of existing locations.
Tesla Fires Bulk of Supercharger Team in Blow to Other AutomakersTesla Inc. eliminated its Supercharger organization, impacting network growth and automakers relying on Tesla connectors.
Automakers say they are rerouting car shipments away from Baltimore.Automakers rerouting car shipments due to Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in BaltimorePort of Baltimore's significant role in vehicle shipment in the U.S.
Car Deals Vanished During the Pandemic. They're Coming Back.Automakers are now offering hefty discounts as chip supplies normalize, production rebounds, and demand weakens.
How Electric Car Batteries Might Aid the Grid (and Win Over Drivers)New technology may transform expensive electric car batteries into assets by offering benefits like reduced utility bills and free parking.
China's CATL Hints At EV Batteries That Last 16 YearsCATL claims new Long-Service-Life Battery can last up to 16 years or 1.24 million miles, with advanced technologies increasing longevity.
Auto leaders' venture company picks North Carolina global headquartersIONNA, backed by major automakers, will establish global headquarters in North Carolina with $3 million subsidy to redefine electric vehicle charging.