Toyota plant leader to Senate panel: Worker-development policies are much needed
Leah Curry's testimony was delivered to members of the Subcommittee on Employment and Workforce Safety......»»
Ford invests $50M, partners with Tesla co-founder"s battery-recycling company
The automaker says its partnership with Redwood eventually could include the use of recycled battery components in future EVs......»»
Electric Last Mile secures order for 1,000 urban delivery vans
The purchase order comes after the company commenced production of its all-electric delivery van on Monday......»»
Manley"s return to retailing after merger surprises dealers
He kept the company going after Sergio Marchionne died and guided Jeep's growth as it became a global player that sells more than 1 million vehicles annually......»»
Audi goes into U.S. ad agency review
Venables, Bell & Partners is the U.S. incumbent for Volkswagen's luxury auto brand. .....»»
Self-driving tech firm Aurora to test driverless delivery with FedEx
Aurora, which is led by former heads of self-driving programs at Google, Uber and Tesla, said it is aiming for trucks without a safety driver by late 2023......»»
GM hires former NHTSA chief as VP of global regulatory affairs
David Strickland, 52, is currently the staff director of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation......»»
More exit vehicle hunt as prices soar and options dwindle, study says
Most of those sitting on the sidelines are well aware that the market is being affected by a shortage of microchips, the research showed......»»
Supplier Marelli plans 1,500 job cuts amid components shortage
Marelli is also planning a wider restructuring that will include ten new business units and six divisions, the letter said, adding that it will also look to strengthen business in China......»»
Jeep, Fiat, Ram to raise money for fighting pandemics in deal with Bono brand company
The Stellantis brands will release special edition vehicles as part of a multiyear partnership with Red, a brand licensing company that raises money to fight global health emergencies......»»
NHTSA opens safety probe into Tesla Autopilot crashes
The investigation was opened Friday and covers Tesla models Y, S, X and 3 from the 2014-21 model years, according to a document filed by NHTSA. An estimated 765,000 vehicles could be affected......»»
In rise from pandemic, suppliers see M&A surge
Private equity firms are increasingly willing to pay higher prices if it means getting a crack at participating in the industry's historic shift to electric vehicles and autonomous driving......»»
The latest numbers on the microchip shortage: Another 100,700 vehicles cut
The tally for worldwide production cuts resulting from microchip shortages just rose by more than 100,000 vehicles......»»
Hybrids will help Biden achieve mpg, emissions goals
The fastest and least expensive way to meet proposed new fuel economy rules is to pair the gasoline engine with an electric motor......»»
GM seeks more active role in parts sourcing
The automaker wants to use technology and partnerships to avoid supply problems in the future......»»
COVID, chips just part of supply chain headaches
Even as the supplier industry rebounds from the past year of pandemic disruption, daily challenges continue to be a distraction......»»
Jobs cut after DealerSocket acquisition
Solera Holdings, which acquired DealerSocket in June, won't say how many positions were eliminated......»»
Virus issue returns to showrooms
The surging virus has dealers reviving mask requirements and implementing or considering vaccine incentives — even mandates — for their employees......»»
European luxury brands changing missions
Jaguar and Volvo are quickly transitioning to an all-electric future, while Land Rover is taking a more cautious approach......»»
Renault reverses China plan, raising questions
The French automaker will skirt longtime partner Nissan and instead team up with Geely to return to the China market......»»