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A Tesla model Y and other Telsla vehicles sit at a dealership, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Kennesaw, Ga.
Automotive
NHTSA Investigating Tesla Door Handles That Could Trap Passengers
The agency received nine reports of people being unable to open the doors.
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A worker holds a sign reading 'investing instead of saving' during a nationwide warning strike of the union IG Metal at the car maker FORD factory in Cologne, Germany, Germany, Oct. 29, 2024.
Automotive
Ford to Cut Up to 1,000 Jobs at German Plant as EV Demand Lags
The factory will move to one shift per day instead of two.
September 16, 2025
A long line of unsold 2024 R1S electric utility vehicles sits at a Rivian service center Nov. 26, 2024, in east Denver.
Automotive
It's 'Do or Die' for EV Maker Rivian
The company just started long-delayed work on a $5 billion facility in Georgia.
September 16, 2025
The current Ford World Headquarters is seen, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Dearborn, Mich.
Automotive
Ford Moving World Headquarters for First Time in 70 Years
But the carmaker didn't move too far.
September 15, 2025
Micro Bird's Plattsburgh Facility.
Automotive
School Bus Manufacturer Micro Bird Opens U.S. Manufacturing Facility In New York
The new $38 million investment is expected to bring 350 jobs to Plattsburgh.
September 10, 2025
Euisun Chung, Executive Chair, Hyundai Motor Company, left, stands with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp as Chung signs an IONIQ 9 EV vehicle during a media tour and grand opening at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, March 26, 2025, in Ellabell, Ga.
Automotive
Electric Mobility Dream for Georgia Tested After South Koreans Detained in Raid
The detentions sparked questions in South Korea about its relationship with the U.S.
September 9, 2025
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Amazon-Zoox robotaxis are beginning to give free rides through parts of Las Vegas as part of its driverless service's launch.
Amazon's Zoox Launches Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas
September 10, 2025
AVATR VISION XPECTRA Makes Global Debut.
Acatr's Vision Xpectra Makes Global Debut
September 8, 2025
Export vehicles are parked at Daikoku Pier in Yokohama, near Tokyo, April 8, 2025.
Japan Welcomes Trump's Order to Implement Lower Tariffs On Autos, Other Goods
September 5, 2025
The Ford logo is seen above the entrance to the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant, April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.
Ford Racing: A New Era for America's Race Team
September 4, 2025
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China's EV Influence Expands Nearly Everywhere – Except the U.S. and Canada
September 3, 2025
Rendering of Astemo Americas’ new regional headquarters.
Astemo to Open New Regional Headquarters in Michigan
September 3, 2025
A Toyota logo is seen at a dealership in El Monte, Calif., Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Toyota Announces $792M Expansion of Czech Plant to Build New Electric Car
September 3, 2025
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Tesla Asks Court to Throw Out Big Damage Award in Crash
September 2, 2025
The Unitree G1 robot plays boxing with Aadeel Akhtar CEO and Founder of Psyonic at the first International Humanoid Olympiad at the Olympic Academy, in ancient Olympia, Greece, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025.
Humanoid Robots Showcase Skills at Ancient Olympia
September 2, 2025
Rendering of Stellantis' 422,000-square-foot Mopar Parts Distribution Center in Forsyth, Georgia.
Stellantis to Invest More Than $41 Million to Build Advanced Mopar Parts Distribution Center
August 27, 2025
Logos for BlueOval SK and Ford are displayed on a podium during a celebration for the progress of the BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Ky., Dec. 5, 2022.
Unions Seek Broader Foothold in the South As Workers Vote at EV Battery Plant in Kentucky
August 27, 2025
In this photo provided by VTDigger, an electric vehicle is seen plugged into a fast charger in Rutland, Vt., Feb. 17, 2022.
Vermont Seeks Federal Funds for EV Charger Buildout, Again, After Reversal
August 27, 2025
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September 9, 2025
New Toyota vehicles are seen, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Canton, Ga.
Automotive
Toyota Reports 37% Drop in Profit, Cuts Forecast Due to Tariffs
Products from Japan are taxed at 15%.
August 7, 2025
Honda cars are pictured at a dealership in Bedford, Ohio Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Automotive
Japan's Honda Forecasts Drop in Profits Despite Strong U.S. Auto Sales
Honda's Q2 profit was cut in half compared to last year.
August 6, 2025
BAE Systems' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles.
Automotive
BAE Systems to Launch Rapid Capability Kit Installations for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle
All capability options will be built around the armored vehicle's modular chassis.
August 6, 2025
Elon Musk speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Md.
Automotive
Tesla Awards CEO Musk Millions of Shares Valued at About $29 Billion
An analyst believes the grant will keep Musk as CEO until at least 2030.
August 4, 2025
A Vinfast VF 7 electric vehicle model is seen at the plant in Thoothukudi, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.
Automotive
Vietnam Automaker Vinfast Opens Factory in India, Eyeing Growth in Asia
The new factory will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually.
August 4, 2025
Neima Benavides, whose sister died in a Florida crash involving Tesla’s Autopilot driver assist technology, speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Miami, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025.
Automotive
Jury Orders Tesla to Pay More than $240 Million in Autopilot Crash Case
"This will open the floodgates."
August 4, 2025
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks during a press conference at its headquarters in Yokohama, Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Automotive
Nissan Racks Up Red Ink
The Japanese automaker promised a return to profit later this year.
July 30, 2025
A Waymo vehicle drives in San Francisco, Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Automotive
Waymo Plans to Dispatch Robotaxis in Dallas Next Year as its Driverless Expansion Races Ahead
Waymo's robotaxis have already provided more than 250,000 trips across major U.S. cities.
July 29, 2025
A Stellantis logo is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sept. 13, 2023.
Automotive
Stellantis Faces $1.7 Billion Hit from U.S. Tariffs This Year
The new CEO says the automaker must make "tough decisions" to get profitable.
July 29, 2025
A Tesla level three Electric vehicle charger is visible, Feb. 2, 2024, in Kennesaw, Ga., near Atlanta.
Automotive
Tesla's Profit Plunges Again as Musk's Political Fallout Continues to Repel Buyers
Musk spent the earnings conference call talking less about car sales and more about robotaxis.
July 24, 2025
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Automotive
U.S. Automakers Say Trump's 15% Tariff Deal with Japan Puts Them at Disadvantage
The reaction reveals the challenge of enforcing policies across the world economy.
July 23, 2025
The Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity SUV are both assembled at Lucid's factory in Arizona.
Automotive
Lucid Launches Joint Effort to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chain for U.S. Automakers
How Lucid is reshaping U.S. automotive mineral independence.
July 23, 2025
This photo provided by Edmunds shows a Tesla Model Y and a Kia EV6 parked at a Tesla Supercharger station in Fresno, Calif. Planning a cross-country trip in an EV takes extra effort, but doing it properly can make the journey almost as smooth as in a gas-powered vehicle.
Automotive
Edmunds: Five Expert Tips to Make Cross-Country EV Driving Easy
Here are ways to easily avoid worst-case scenarios.
July 23, 2025
Rivian
Automotive
Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters
The project would complement the EV maker's long-awaited second manufacturing plant.
July 22, 2025