Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps

President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024

NHTSA fines Ford $165M for slow response to safety recall

The agency says Ford did not fully comply with a 2020 recall of 620,000 vehicles for a rear backup camera fault.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 18, 2024

Automatic emergency braking is making progress at slow speeds: AAA

The technology helped model year 2024 vehicles avoid 100% of crashes at 35 miles per hour, but work is still needed to improve safety at higher speeds.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 18, 2024

Hyundai shakes up C-suite to drive growth

The global company made nine executive moves, including the promotion of presidents and CEOs to lead Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 15, 2024

AV confidence gains traction, but still room for improvement: JD Power

Consumers are concerned about safety as well as their personal data protection when riding in a self-driving vehicle.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 14, 2024

Volkswagen, Rivian launch their $5.8B joint venture

The announcement lifts the veil on one of the largest automotive deals this year, providing more details on its goals, leadership and financial structure.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2024

Polestar’s US customers gain Tesla Supercharger access

The company’s expanding global charging network also includes 20,000 Supercharger locations in Europe and 200 cities across China.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 12, 2024

Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills

Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2024

How AI is transforming the automotive industry

Learn how companies like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Tesla, BAIDU, and XPENG are leveraging AI in their operations.

By Andrii Olefir, Business Consultancy Specialist, Avenga Global • Nov. 11, 2024

Ford recalls 25K F-Series Super Duty pickups over tailgate camera fault

The automaker’s investigation into warranty claims revealed that the camera bracket had not been designed or tested for potential water intrusion before being introduced in series production.  

By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2024

Volvo Cars launches NACS adapter for Tesla Supercharger access

The chargers can be located using the automaker's app or built-in Google Maps via the vehicle’s infotainment system starting on Nov. 18.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 6, 2024

People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power

Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 4, 2024

Stellantis, Factorial to launch demo fleet to test solid-state-EV batteries

A fleet of electric Dodge Charger Daytonas will evaluate their real-world performance with the goal of commercializing the technology.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 1, 2024

Mercedes-Benz opens its own battery recycling factory

With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 2024

Waymo raises $5.6B to expand ride-hailing operations

The company, which spun out of Google’s self-driving car project, aims to be the first to scale commercial robotaxis across the U.S.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 28, 2024

Tesla Q3 profits boosted by rising Full Self-Driving revenue

CEO Elon Musk said rapid advancements with FSD have made it challenging to find flaws in the technology.  

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 24, 2024

More automakers install improved tech to remind drivers to buckle up

Louder warnings to passengers are among the measures OEMs take, according to IIHS.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2024

Honda previews next-gen tech for its new ‘0 Series’ EVs

The first model is expected to launch in 2026 and will be built on a newly developed platform.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 24, 2024

Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet

Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2024

NHTSA opens safety probe for up to 2.4M Tesla vehicles

One of the incidents under investigation is a fatal collision with a pedestrian while the Full Self-Driving feature was active.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024

The auto industry’s cybersecurity challenges are mounting, experts say

Regulators could soon impose more cybersecurity requirements on OEMs and their suppliers.  

By Michael Brady • Oct. 18, 2024

Hyundai, Kia and Samsung form software-defined vehicle alliance

The three companies plan to develop technology that links vehicles and smartphones using Samsung’s global “SmartThings” platform.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 17, 2024

Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York

The company's semiconductors are used in EVs, plug-in hybrids, artificial intelligence applications and more, the government noted.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024

GM Energy launches ‘PowerBank’ home energy storage unit for EVs

Customers can pair two stationary batteries for up to 35.4 kilowatt hours of energy storage, enough to power an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 15, 2024

Tesla unveils Cybercab, Robovan and … dancing robots

“The future should look like the future,” CEO Elon Musk said during the automaker’s “We, Robot” event on Thursday.

By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 14, 2024