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Bipartisan concerns surround Michigan's SOAR program and Gov. Whitmer's $250M overhaul
Both sides of the aisle are expressing concerns over Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s $250 million overhaul of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund.
Auto leaders' venture company picks North Carolina global headquarters
A venture company founded by seven of the world’s largest automakers will make North Carolina its global headquarters, backed by more than $3 million in taxpayer subsidy as potential reimbursement.
GM to stop making iconic Chevy Malibu after 60 years as it shifts to EVs
The Malibu is the last remaining Chevrolet car offered in the United States besides the Corvette. GM ended production of the Chevrolet Camaro late last year.
Ford pumps brakes on three-row electric SUVs, electric pickup truck as demand slows
Ford, which lost nearly $4.7 billion on its EV business in 2023, said in February the next generation of EVs will be launched "only when they can be profitable.
Your car is secretly spying on you and driving your insurance rates through the roof: report
Drivers of cars manufactured by GM, Ford, and others say that their insurance rates went up after the companies sent data about their driving behavior to issuers without their knowledge.
No evidence that automated-driving tech used by Tesla, rivals has real-world safety benefits: IIHS study
Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received "poor" ratings from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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...
GM Cruise robotaxi unit facing probes over dragging incident, vows reforms
Cruise reported the government investigations in a blog post in which the company also vowed to reform its culture stemming from a "failure of leadership" around the incident.
GM retains crown as top-selling US automaker in 2023 despite costly strike
The Detroit automaker shrugged off a hit from a costly auto strike to report 2023 US new vehicle sales of 2,594,698 units, up 14.1% from last year.
Self-driving cars in Calif. exempt from traffic tickets -- even if they crash: report
Self-driving cars in California are reportedly immune from traffic tickets despite mounting accident reports involving the autonomous vehicles. An NBC Bay Area report revealed that police are unable to ticket...
GM sues San Francisco, seeking $121 million in back taxes, penalties
In the case filed in California Superior Court in San Francisco, GM is seeking $108 million in back taxes over the course of seven years, as well as $13 million...
Driverless cars are here to stay — and be glad for that
Delaying self-driving cars would cost thousands of American lives.
'It's everyone's nightmare — the robot doesn't stop': Tesla recall and robotaxi crash throw self-driving car dream into crisis
A San Francisco robotaxi called Panini dragged a woman for 20 feet leaving her critically injured. Are self-driving cars toast?
GM laying off 1,300 workers at two Michigan plants that made Bolt EV, Camaro
Final production of the Bolt at Orion is set for next week, while Chevrolet Camaro production is ending at a plant in Lansing.
GM's embattled Cruise robotaxi unit slashes 900 jobs after crash, alleged cover-up
General Motors’ troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit is cutting over 900 jobs, about a quarter of its workforce, as it moves to reduce costs and remake itself after a series...
GM sees $9.3B hit from UAW deal, plans to cut spending at troubled robotaxi Cruise unit
Shares rose after GM announced a $10 billion in share buyback and increased its dividend.
Electric vehicles less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks: Consumer Reports
EV owners most frequently reported troubles with battery and charging systems as well as flaws in how the vehicles’ body panels and interior parts fit together.
Ford, Stellantis workers OK new labor contract as UAW seals deal with Detroit Three
The votes locks in the UAW's tentative agreement with the Detroit Three automakers through April 2028, which includes a 25% increase in base wages.
UAW workers approve labor deal with General Motors
Attention now shifts to ongoing voting at Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis.
GM's Cruise robotaxi company begins layoffs, recalls entire fleet after cars crash into pedestrians
The layoffs and recall are just the latest in what's been a very bumpy road for Cruise.