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Tesla recalls 11K Cybertrucks over faulty windshield wipers, loose trim
Both 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
Peel 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
Administration 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
"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
The 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
Tesla 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
CEO 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
The 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
Auto 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
Volkswagen'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....
Tesla slashes global workforce more than 10% as it faces price war: 'Difficult decision'
Tesla chopped more than 10% of its global workforce -- a move CEO Elon Musk called a "difficult decision" for the company as it grapples with falling sales amid an intensifying price war...
Ford’s Blue Cruise self-driving tech was in use during fatal crash, probe finds
The driver of an electric Ford SUV involved in a fatal crash was using self-driving Blue Cruise technology at the time of the wreck, federal investigators concluded.
Tesla's sales drop 9% for first decline in four years as international EV competition revs up
Tesla posted its first year-over-year drop in quarterly car deliveries since 2020, stoking concerns about the company's global market share as international competition has revved up.
Biden's latest green insanity WILL cause an auto industry 'bloodbath'
President Biden this week rolled out new auto-emissions mandates that still guarantee huge pain for automakers and consumers.
Bentley blames slumping sales on 'emotional sensitivity' over high interest rates
Bentley's sales dipped 11% in 2023 after four consecutive years of sales growth.
Historic crackdown on gas cars will ensure that two-thirds of vehicles will be electric, hybrid by 2032 under Biden rules
The rule comes as sales of electric vehicles, which are needed to meet the standards, have begun to slow.
General Motors recalls nearly 820K pickup trucks over safety issue involving tailgates
General Motors is recalling nearly 820,000 pickup trucks over a faulty electronic latch mechanism used to open the trucks' tailgates, increasing the risk of road hazards and crashes. Detroit-based GM...
Toyota recalls more than 380K vehicles over brakes issues
Toyota Motor is recalling 381,199 Toyota Tacoma trucks with model years 2022 and 2023 in the US over a brake performance issue that increases the risk of a crash. The...
Toyota recalls 280K pickups and SUVs because they may ‘creep forward’ in neutral
“Certain parts of the transmission may not immediately disengage when the vehicle is shifted to the neutral position," the Japanese automaker said in a notice.
Controversial Yusef Salaam traffic stop highlights NY issue of 19K 'misrepresented' license plates, insurance
Councilman Yusef Salaam has become the poster guy for a common problem in New York -- auto insurance fraud or misrepresentation.