SK Battery America cited for safety, health hazard violations at Georgia plant

The Labor Department found the battery maker exposed workers to hazardous conditions when working with nickel, cobalt and manganese.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2024

FTC pauses rule to fight dealer bait-and-switch tactics, junk fees

The National Automobile Dealers Association and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association sued the agency to block the rule from taking effect.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2024

The UAW won big for future EV battery plants

The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open. 

By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 16, 2024

New Jersey law holds EV battery makers responsible for old batteries

It’s the first battery extended producer responsibility law in the U.S. to include EVs.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 12, 2024

Automotive consumer trends in 2024

Buyers remain concerned about the price of EVs and a lack of a national charging infrastructure, hampering EV adoption.

By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 10, 2024

3 EV trends shaping the auto industry in 2024

GM, Ford and others are retooling production plans amid slowing EV demand, while also working to move more suppliers and production to the U.S.

By Michael Brady , Eric Walz • Jan. 9, 2024

China-based EV makers tap Nvidia for AI tech

Automakers in China have been racing to produce autonomous vehicles with high-tech infotainment.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 9, 2024

Transportation tech, challenges on agenda for new US DOT advisory committee

The wide range of experts will advise the agency in what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called a time of “unprecedented” challenges and opportunity.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 5, 2024

Tesla lowers advertised driving ranges for the Model Y, other EVs

The automaker adjusted its range figures in response to changes to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions testing cycle, Drive Tesla reported.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 5, 2024

CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report

The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 5, 2024

GM to provide $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost tax credit eligibility

The move aims to help General Motors dealers sell EVs until more of its models are eligible for federal clean energy vehicle tax credits.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 4, 2024

Cummins reaches $1.7B settlement with EPA, California for emissions violations

The Justice Department accused the engine maker of installing parts that exceeded emissions standards in 630,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2024

Over 20 EVs will lose tax credit eligibility in 2024

Fewer eligible vehicles could make it harder for automakers to sell EVs by making them less affordable.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 2, 2024

Mercedes-Benz approved to use turquoise-colored lights for self-driving vehicles

It’s the first-ever approval from regulators in California and Nevada to use special colored lighting to indicate the vehicle is operating in autonomous mode.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 21, 2023

Mexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making

Whether through foreign direct investments or internationally purchased goods, the automotive sector has an outsized share of Mexico's trade.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2023

US traffic control device standards get long-awaited update

Better protection for cyclists and pedestrians, and adaptations for electric and autonomous vehicles, are in the Transportation Department's first major update to the standards since 2009.

By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 21, 2023

Automakers protest forced recall of 52M air bag inflators

General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and eight other automakers said the risks are too low to warrant a forced recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2023

Mercedes-Benz to test Level 3 autonomous driving on roads in China

The testing permit could pave the way for the carmaker to offer its Drive Pilot feature, which does not require a driver’s full attention, to customers in the world’s biggest auto market.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 20, 2023

Tesla to raise wages 10% at Nevada gigafactory: CNBC

The automaker will increase wages from $20 to $22 per hour for employees at the bottom of the payscale, while high-wage workers will go from $30.65 to $34.50.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2023

Volkswagen denies union-busting claims as UAW files another unfair labor complaint

The union said the automaker’s social media, dress code and flier policies are “unlawful” and “have a chilling effect on workers’ rights” to publicly discuss labor conditions and organize.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 19, 2023

Acting NHTSA administrator is stepping down

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been without a permanent administrator since Ann Carlson was appointed to lead the agency in September 2022.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2023

GM shakes up product development team amid EV, Cruise troubles

The news comes as General Motors struggles to launch new EVs, and its self-driving unit Cruise faces an uncertain future.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 18, 2023

Automakers could face anti-drunk driving technology mandate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aims to publish its final rule before the end of next year, with manufacturers needing to comply as soon as 2026.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 15, 2023

Treasury releases guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits

Battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 15, 2023

GM’s Cruise unit dismisses 9 top executives amid safety probes

COO Gil West was among the executives let go from the automaker's robotaxi division.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 14, 2023