GlobalFoundries commits $16B to expand New York, Vermont facilities

The chipmaker said the move resulted from President Trump’s push to onshore U.S. manufacturing and expand the domestic semiconductor supply chain for companies like Apple and General Motors.

By Sara Samora • June 4, 2025

Assisted by increasing affordability, global EV adoption continues to rise

An International Energy Agency report predicts EVs will make up more than a quarter of all cars sold this year.

By Kalena Thomhave • June 2, 2025

Ford recalls over 1M vehicles for defective backup camera software

The automaker also recalled 160K vehicles in April to address rearview camera faults caused by a loose circuit board connector.

By Eric Walz • June 2, 2025

Volvo Cars, Google expand partnership to deploy Gemini AI in vehicles

The automaker says the collaboration will help to “accelerate advancements in the connected car space for the entire automotive industry.”

By Eric Walz • May 30, 2025

GM, LG Energy target commercializing manganese-rich batteries for EVs

The battery chemistry virtually eliminates Cobalt and uses less nickel, while still offering high energy density to improve electric vehicle range.

By Eric Walz • May 27, 2025

Hyundai’s updated Bluelink app simplifies EV charging

Drivers of some of the automaker’s newer electric vehicles can now locate and pay for public charging sessions with their smartphones.

By Kalena Thomhave • May 27, 2025

BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House

Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.

By Jessica Loder • May 27, 2025

Carmakers rev up AI efforts amid economic uncertainty

Ford, General Motors and Toyota pursue use cases to enhance customer experience, optimize costs and drive profits, executives said in their latest financial reports.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 22, 2025

Honda reducing EV investments by $21B, shifting focus to hybrids, ADAS tech

The automaker cited several factors for its decision, including slower than expected EV adoption, trade policies and relaxed environmental regulations in the U.S.

By Eric Walz • May 20, 2025

Google is adding its AI-powered Gemini voice assistant to Android Auto

The technology will be available for other vehicles with Google built-in later this year, including the new Lincoln Nautilus and Honda Passport.

By Eric Walz • May 19, 2025

GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

By Larry Avila • May 16, 2025

Kia joins Tesla’s Supercharger network after months-long delay

Recharging options for Kia EV owners grew by more than 80% through the partnership. 

By Kalena Thomhave • May 16, 2025

Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others

Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.

By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025

Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer shares the automaker’s software vision

“In today’s automobiles, software is the single biggest lever in advancing a customer’s ownership experience,” said Doug Field in a blog post.

By Eric Walz • May 14, 2025

Volkswagen and Uber to test, deploy robotaxis

The companies plan to launch self-driving ID. Buzz service on the Uber app in 2026.

By Kalena Thomhave • May 12, 2025

Where data meets the road: How Snowflake is driving the future of automotive innovation

Discover how data, AI and cloud technology are transforming the automotive industry.

By Tim Long, Global Head of Manufacturing, Snowflake Pugal Janakiraman, Industry Field CTO—Manufacturing, Snowflake • May 12, 2025

American Honda steers AI efforts with data governance, quality focus

The generative AI early adopter has worked to improve data management as it aims for better model accuracy and performance to bolster decision-making. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 9, 2025

Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks

The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.

By Kalena Thomhave • May 8, 2025

Rivian investing $120M in Illinois to strengthen domestic supply chain

The company’s planned supplier park is meant to create an electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem, officials said.

By Larry Avila • May 6, 2025

Hyundai unveils its next-generation hybrid powertrain system

The new technology offers a 45% increase in fuel efficiency and 19% more power compared to ICE powertrains of the same class, according to the automaker.

By Eric Walz • May 5, 2025

Toyota, Waymo to collaborate on autonomous driving platform

The two companies aim to install advanced self-driving technology in personally owned Toyota vehicles.

By Eric Walz • May 5, 2025

Mercedes-Benz unveils steer-by-wire system

The automaker says it will be the first German OEM to offer the electronic steering technology in a production vehicle when it launches in 2026.

By Eric Walz • May 1, 2025

How smartphones can reduce distracted driving

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety encourages education and use of cellphones’ do-not-disturb feature to reduce distracted driving.

By Dan Zukowski • April 30, 2025

NHTSA seeks to fast-track AV deployment

The agency’s streamlined process is meant to aid developers and get autonomous driving technology on U.S. roads faster.

By Eric Walz • April 28, 2025

Tesla to launch robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June

Elon Musk said Tesla robotaxis will “be in many other cities in the U.S. by the end of this year.”

By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2025