Audi launches transformation unit to drive growth

The new department is being led by Yvonne Bettkober, who has held leadership roles with Volkswagen, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services.

By Eric Walz • March 7, 2025

Battery maker Clarios unveils $6B investment in US manufacturing

The Wisconsin-based company plans to expand new and existing facilities, advance its closed-loop recycling program and support emerging technologies.

By Nathan Owens • March 7, 2025

ComEd offering $100M in rebates to drive EV growth in Illinois

The program is meant to grow electric vehicle adoption by reducing charger installation costs in homes, businesses and public sites.

By Larry Avila • March 6, 2025

Kia reveals details of EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept at its ‘2025 EV Day’ event

The automaker is aggressively pursuing its global electrification plans, despite slower than anticipated EV adoption and uncertainties in the U.S. market due to tariffs.

By Eric Walz • March 5, 2025

GM names its first-ever chief AI officer

Former Cisco and Google executive Barak Turovsky will lead efforts to accelerate the automaker’s use of the technology. 

By Larry Avila • March 5, 2025

Massachusetts to deploy 100 bidirectional EV chargers in first-of-its-kind ‘V2X’ pilot

The program is available for residential, commercial, municipal and school customers and could add 1.5 MW of flexible grid capacity by September 2026.

By Brian Martucci • March 5, 2025

NFL brain injury metric could improve vehicle safety: IIHS

Data collected by the league could help automakers design vehicles to enhance passengers’ protection against head trauma in a crash.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 5, 2025

Lyft offers assistance for drivers, premium options to fuel growth

CEO David Risher credited the company’s “customer obsession” for a strong quarter, but it's focusing on its drivers, too.  

By Bryan Wassel • March 3, 2025

AEB tech has led to fewer rear-end crashes: study

Data collected through collaborative research conducted by the NHTSA and several major automakers will be used to advance vehicle safety systems.

By Kalena Thomhave • March 3, 2025

Case study: How 1 European OEM reduced equipment design time from 12 to 6 weeks

Many OEMs face outdated workflows. See how one Automotive OEM cut design time by 50% with 3D modeling.

March 3, 2025

Safety benefits diminish in larger vehicles: IIHS

Despite technology advancements, drivers in smaller vehicles are still at risk to injury if involved in a crash with a truck or SUV, a new study found.

By Kalena Thomhave • Feb. 27, 2025

Uber, Lyft riders choose ride-hailing over transit to save time: study

The convenience of ride-hailing services comes with greater greenhouse gas emissions, traffic congestion and noise, however, a University of Michigan study finds.

By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 27, 2025

New York loans Revel $60M to expand NYC public EV charging

The financial arrangement is “an important and replicable precedent” to grow electric vehicle charging, NY Green Bank President Andrew Kessler said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 13, 2025

Stellantis to launch AI-powered in-car assistant

The automaker also aims to deploy technology developed by France-based startup Mistral AI across vehicle engineering, fleet data analysis, sales and manufacturing.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 12, 2025

Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll

The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2025

Honda prepares to start ‘flexible’ vehicle production at Ohio EV hub

The automaker will produce ICE, hybrid and fully electric models on the same production lines, allowing for flexibility to adapt in market demand.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 6, 2025

Lucid names CFO

Taoufiq Boussaid will take over on Feb. 25 for Gagan Dhingra, who has held the interim post since December 2023. 

By Larry Avila • Feb. 5, 2025

Lucid Gravity gains Tesla Supercharger access with native NACS port

The new luxury-electric SUV can now charge at over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger locations without the need for an adapter.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 4, 2025

Policy shifts shake up automotive landscape in 2025

Tariffs and potential updates to emission rules are driving automakers to rethink production strategies.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025

Sales growth in the forecast for EVs, hybrids

The potential loss of government incentives on battery electric vehicles may slow sales momentum later this year, experts say.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025

Tesla’s Q4 automotive revenue declines 8% YoY

Company executives said Tesla made significant investments to spur its next wave of growth, including vehicle manufacturing capabilities and AI training.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 31, 2025

NHTSA launches safety probe of Ford’s BlueCruise

Last year, the agency received notice of two fatal collisions involving Mustang Mach-E vehicles while the system was engaged.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 29, 2025

GM expects to save $1B by shutting down Cruise robotaxi

The automaker anticipates its Super Cruise hands-free driving feature will drive EV interest.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 29, 2025

Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction

After a pause due to high costs, the electric vehicle manufacturer anticipates work on the project near Atlanta to begin in 2026.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2025

Reflective clothing may reduce the effectiveness of pedestrian detection technology: IIHS

The new study suggests automated braking systems may not see safety attire worn by pedestrians.

By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 27, 2025