Used-vehicle retailer Vroom to cease e-commerce operations
Online used-vehicle retailer Vroom Inc. said it will wind down its e-commerce operations and used-vehicle dealership business......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 23: EVs get collateral damage from political attack ads
A study says 88 percent of political ads involving EVs are negative. The electric vehicle industry is worried about reputational damage. .....»»
A grizzly bear that delighted Grand Teton visitors for decades has been killed by a vehicle in Wyoming
A grizzly bear that delighted Grand Teton visitors for decades has been killed by a vehicle in Wyoming.....»»
GM, Ford try to ease fleet customers" switch to EVs
Switching to an electric vehicle comes with a host of considerations, including when and where to charge it. For fleet operators, moving away from gasoline-powered vehicles also comes with business implications. Some companies might be interested.....»»
Shady drugmaker used code words to sell knockoff weight-loss drug: Lawsuit
After cease-and-desist letter, Pivotal Peptides allegedly sold mix-your-own tirzepatide as "11 mg." Amid ongoing legal battles over coveted GLP-1 therapies, a drug vendor in Washi.....»»
Shady drugmaker used code words to sell knockoff weight-loss drug: lawsuit
After cease-and-desist letter, Pivotal Peptides allegedly sold mix-your-own tirzepatide as "11 mg." Amid ongoing legal battles over coveted GLP-1 therapies, a drug vendor in Washi.....»»
TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume.....»»
US TSMC probe puts iPhone chips at risk
A US Commerce Department investigation into a possible sanctions breach by TSMC could spell trouble for Apple, as its chip partner could face penalties that ultimately harm production of iPhone and Mac chips.A TSMC factory sign - Image credit: TSMCTh.....»»
Vehicle cost and high rates are holding back middle-income Americans, according to Santander
Thirty percent of those surveyed said they were likely to take out an auto loan if rates came down......»»
Nissan tech center volunteers cut loose after work: Wrenching, racing and learning
Doing hands-on mechanical work or driving an Acceleration Team vehicle in a race is more than just a way to have a little fun at work, team members say. It broadens their technical understanding of how cars work as well as how other teams within Niss.....»»
2025 VW ID Buzz: Heavy on the nostalgia, road; light on the range
The ID Buzz is more than a play for nostalgia. It helps VW expand into another, though, shrinking segment. VW expects the vehicle to draw buyers from minivans, crossovers and SUVs......»»
Not just a surf wagon: Volkswagen has big plans for ID Buzz EV as its global robotaxi platform
Volkswagen's ID Buzz electric vehicle represents the company's global robotaxi platform. It's undergoing both hardware and software updates as the company works toward a 2026 launch of commercial service......»»
For dealership AI adopters, success is mixed
Artificial intelligence has helped dealerships improve their back-office functions and service operations. Chatbots have been a mixed bag......»»
In Brazil, BYD bets on agribusiness to spur hybrid pickup sales
Launching a hybrid pickup at a price premium to its rivals, and significantly more than the $53,400 the same vehicle costs in Mexico, represents something of a gamble......»»
For dealerships, AI remains a work in progress
Artificial intelligence has helped dealerships improve their back-office functions and service operations. Chatbots have been a mixed bag......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis walks back work-from-home push; GM eyes virtual vehicle development
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
How GM is using AI to catch quality problems
An automated tool runs software simulations around the clock to spot glitches before the code is integrated into a vehicle......»»
Autoliv"s Q3 profits meet expectations as supplier outperforms global market
The safety equipment supplier's third-quarter sales decreased 0.8 percent in an overall market where global light vehicle production was down 4.8 percent......»»
CATL reports big miss in quarterly income as EV demand cools
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. reported quarterly net income well short of analyst estimates as the global slowdown in electric vehicle sales starts to bite. While net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 rose 26 percent to 13.1 b.....»»
Rivian, Bosch point fingers in lawsuits over production woes
Rivian is locked in a legal fight with the world’s largest automotive supplier over motors in the R1 pickup truck and SUV as the electric vehicle maker grapples with ongoing production issues. .....»»
TSMC may have breached US sanctions; Apple chip production could be at risk
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume.....»»