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Shares of world's No. 4 carmaker tumble after CEO's abrupt resignation
December 2, 2024 | 3:23pmStellantis is struggling to get rid of overcapacity and bloated inventory in its key North American market, at a time when global demand remains sluggish.
Walmart's Black Friday savings are fully charged with this $99 car battery jump starter
November 21, 2024 | 3:29pmJump start those Black Friday savings.
Auto industry cheers Trump's coming policy changes — though one worry remains
November 21, 2024 | 2:16pmANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan autoworkers who've been living under the threat of layoffs are cheering the changes they expect from President-elect Donald Trump, who won the Great Lakes State...
Advance Auto Parts shutting 500 stores, cutting jobs for this wild reason
November 14, 2024 | 12:31pmThe company warned it could incur up to $750 million of total costs related to the restructuring.
Auto insurance fraud on the rise in US, staged accidents ‘more brazen' than before -- here's how to avoid becoming a victim
October 29, 2024 | 12:53pmStaged car accidents – fraudulent schemes designed to exploit insurance systems – are becoming more frequent on roadways across the U.S.
Honda recalling nearly 800K cars over fire risks from cracked fuel pumps
October 22, 2024 | 12:08pmA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of a fire, the automaker said.
Man accused of stealing emergency truck to make it to court hearing on car theft charges
October 4, 2024 | 12:15amTalk about making matters worse.
Wrong-way crash driver flees fatal NYC highway wreck that killed two men: cops
August 24, 2024 | 2:11pmTwo men were killed and one person was arrested after a fiery two-car crash in Harlem in which a pickup truck was driving the wrong way on the highway, police...
Why most car owners are taking better care of their vehicles these days
August 13, 2024 | 3:14pmThe respondents who rely on premium brand name recognition when shopping for products say premium brands work and perform better over time, compared to private-label products, and are more trustworthy...
Tesla shares surge as second-quarter deliveries beat Wall Street expectations
July 2, 2024 | 11:42amThe company delivered a total of 443,956 cars – a figure that marked a 4.8% decline from the same period one year ago. However, deliveries were still better than the...
Tesla recalls 11K Cybertrucks over faulty windshield wipers, loose trim
June 25, 2024 | 2:18pmBoth recall notices impact more than 11,000 Cybertrucks. In both cases, Tesla will make the repairs free of charge and owners will be notified by Aug. 18.
Auto parts billionaire, 91, arrested on sexual assault charges
June 8, 2024 | 1:57amPeel Regional Police Constable Tyler Bell said there is more than one accuser but declined to say how many.
Biden's fuel economy rules for new cars unveiled —here's what drivers need to know
June 7, 2024 | 3:31pmAdministration officials said the less strict requirements will allow the auto industry flexibility to focus on electric vehicles, adding that higher gas-mileage requirements would have imposed significant costs on consumers.
Democratic senator blasts $5B program as 'failure' after only 7 EV-charging stations open in 3 years
June 5, 2024 | 3:24pm"Something is terribly wrong and it needs to be fixed," the Oregon senator said.
Tesla recalls 125K vehicles over issue with seat belt warning system
May 31, 2024 | 11:29amThe affected Tesla vehicles experienced an issue in which “the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended” when the driver is unbelted, the NHSA said.
Tesla has slashed 3,400 job postings across North America --down to just 3
May 9, 2024 | 1:25pmTesla on Wednesday yanked thousands of open positions in North America from its official careers page, bringing the total number of open roles at the electric vehicle giant down to...
Tesla shares spike 15% as Elon Musk wins approval for full self-driving rollout in China
April 29, 2024 | 11:26amCEO Elon Musk secured approval to roll out “Full Self Driving” technology in China after a whirlwind weekend trip to the country.
Did Tesla do enough to fix Autopilot flaw following recall? US regulator opens probe
April 26, 2024 | 11:22amThe NHTSA is looking into whether Tesla did enough to fix Autopilot technology issues in response to a mass recall after multiple crashes involving the driving system.
Surging car insurance rates are squeezing drivers — and fueling inflation
April 24, 2024 | 12:17pmAuto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March and are up 22% from a year ago.
Volkswagen’s only US plant faces union vote as UAW aims to expand beyond Detroit
April 17, 2024 | 10:36amVolkswagen's lone US plant on the southern border of Tennessee has become a battleground over worker representation as the United Auto Workers union seeks to expand its foothold beyond Detroit....