Tesla’s largest-ever recall: 2M vehicles to get Autopilot fix

The automaker says the system’s driver monitoring controls may not be sufficient to prevent the misuse of its Autosteer advanced driver assist feature.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023

Auto industry groups lobby for federal autonomous vehicle rules as skepticism grows

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was supposed to publish its proposal in November but has not.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 13, 2023

Toyota to expand its US EV battery recycling network

The automaker will partner with Cirba Solutions to recover up to 95% of the critical raw minerals used to produce electric vehicle batteries.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023

Ford, Resideo launching a joint vehicle-to-home energy management project

The two companies will study how Ford’s future electric vehicle batteries can supply power to homes to help reduce energy costs.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2023

How will the adoption of Tesla’s NACS port affect automakers’ EV charging businesses?

Adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard may slow sales of automakers’ residential chargers. So could cheaper alternatives available from retailers like Amazon.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 11, 2023

Stellantis to test EV battery swapping technology with Ample

The EV battery swap process takes less than five minutes and is an alternative to waiting an hour or more for a vehicle’s battery to charge.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 8, 2023

GM to supply hydrogen fuel cells for Autocar’s heavy-duty vocational trucks

Production of the zero-emissions commercial vehicles will start in 2026 at Autocar’s plant in Alabama.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 8, 2023

VW is launching a vehicle-to-home EV charging pilot in Sweden

The bidirectional charging capabilities are available on all new ID electric models equipped with the 77 kWh battery and software version 3.5 or higher.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 7, 2023

Detroit unveils wireless EV charging roadway

The quarter-mile stretch, which recharges vehicles as they drive or park on the street, was designed at Michigan Central, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023

Gracenote’s new data platform lets automakers customize infotainment offerings

Vehicle makers will have access to the company’s entertainment datasets for radio, streaming music, movies, podcasts, sports and more.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2023

Toyota’s hybrid-only Camry serves as a ‘bridge’ during slow EV adoption

The automaker is building out its mix of low-emissions products, which to date include more hybrids than battery-electric vehicles.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 6, 2023

Hyundai and Kia unveil ‘Uni Wheel’ in-wheel motor for EVs

Hyundai and Kia’s Universal Wheel Drive System could be a game changer, with the potential to transform how electric vehicles are made.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 1, 2023

Northvolt develops an advanced sodium-ion battery

The battery, which does not contain rare earth materials, was validated to have an energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 27, 2023

Nearly 4 in 10 dealers allow car shoppers to complete deals 100% online

But new car shoppers often need to repeat steps in-store after they do them online, which can undermine customer trust and increase how long it takes to complete a deal, Cox Automotive says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 27, 2023

GM tightens control over EV delivery startup BrightDrop

The move brings all of GM’s commercial digital solutions, including BrightDrop Core, into its commercial product and business services unit GM Envolve.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2023

Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

Hyundai, AWS design training, certification program for critical cloud skills

The third-largest carmaker will migrate on-premise applications and leverage jointly designed tech training programs. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 17, 2023

Hyundai to sell cars on Amazon in 2024

The automaker will also integrate Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant in its vehicles in 2025 as part of the expanded partnership.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 17, 2023

EG Group buys Tesla hardware for European charging network

This is the second time Tesla has sold its ultra-fast EV chargers to the convenience store industry. The automaker struck a deal with BP in October.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 17, 2023

UAW members vote to approve GM labor deal despite opposition

Nearly 55% of autoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers at General Motors voted “yes” to approve the deal, but 13 facilities rejected it.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 16, 2023

GM buys gigacasting company with Tesla ties

Tooling & Equipment International worked with Tesla to streamline vehicle manufacturing before General Motors acquired the company.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 16, 2023

Volvo acquires Proterra’s EV battery business

The automaker purchased the electric bus maker's battery segment three months after the startup declared bankruptcy.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 15, 2023

Pickups, vans and SUVs with tall hoods 45% more likely to kill pedestrians

The average U.S. passenger vehicle is about eight inches taller and 1,000 pounds heavier than it was 30 years ago, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2023

Continental to lay off thousands of automotive employees in restructure

The supplier plans to cut automotive spending by over $400 million annually as it restructures its business amid the transition to electric vehicles.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 13, 2023

‘End the unsafe operation’ of autonomous vehicles, union leaders tell US DOT

Federal oversight and more investigations into AV companies are urgently needed as robotaxis wreak chaos in public spaces, said 26 labor unions in a Wednesday letter.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 10, 2023