Polestar CEO resigns

The company announced that Michael Lohscheller, who has previously served as CEO of Opel, VinFast and Nikola, will take over as CEO on Oct 1.

A look inside the sixth-generation Waymo Driver

The newest version includes 13 cameras, four lidars, six radar units and external audio receivers for its robotaxis.

DOT awards $521M in EV charging grants amid slowing sales growth

The number of public electric vehicle chargers in the U.S. has doubled during President Biden’s term, with about 1,000 being added each week, according to the Department of Transportation.

Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC. 

Ford names new design head

Todd Willing, who has been with the automaker for over two decades, now leads design for Ford and Lincoln vehicles worldwide.

GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking

The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.

Uber, GM’s Cruise team up to deploy autonomous vehicles

Through the partnership, Uber customers will be able to request self-driving cars for rides, despite struggles by both companies to prove the safety of the technology.

Hyundai Motor America names chief marketing officer

Sean Gilpin will also retain his responsibilities as VP of global sales and marketing for Hyundai Motor Co.

Automakers face growing data privacy challenges, experts say

A Federal Trade Commission crackdown and lawsuit against GM show automakers are increasingly navigating legal risks.

Dealers are unsure about AI’s role in credit risk and auto loans: JD Power

Finance teams worry the technology will limit their ability to be creative, forge key relationships and close deals.

Longtime Tesla finance VP bids farewell

Eleven-year veteran Sreela Venkataratnam resigned, writing in a LinkedIn post that the company is “not for the faint of heart.”

DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing

The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.

Former GM manager sentenced to 2 years in prison for bribery

Hyoung Nam So was convicted for conspiring to solicit and receive a $5 million bribe from a South Korea-based supplier.

Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday

While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

Ford scraps electric SUV plans, delays next-generation truck

The automaker is taking a $400 million hit as it shifts its electrification strategy yet again.

Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide

The ruling comes just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.

Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

BMW recalling nearly 721K vehicles for fire risk

The recall extends to 12 different models from 2012 through 2018, including the X1, X3 and X5 SUVs.

Stellantis taps Rivian exec to lead North American manufacturing

Tim Fallon will step into the role on Sept. 2, after leading the EV startup’s manufacturing for more than two years.

Ford issued 6 recalls this month for up to 200k vehicles

The recalled models include the Ranger, Explorer, Maverick, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Lincoln Nautilus.

GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit

The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.

Goodyear to expand Ontario tire factory for CAD $575M

The project, set to be complete by mid-2027, aims to meet growing demand in EV and all-terrain markets.

‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption

The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says transport carriers won't have vehicles to deliver without the railroads moving them out of the Annacis Auto Terminal.

UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike

The labor union said “tens of thousands” of workers are ready to file grievances over the company’s failure to keep product and investment commitments.

Uber and BYD partner to introduce more EVs to global markets

The project aims to add 100,000 EVs to the ride-hailing platform.