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CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report
The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM to provide $7,500 incentive for EVs that lost tax credit eligibility
The move aims to help General Motors dealers sell EVs until more of its models are eligible for federal clean energy vehicle tax credits.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Cummins reaches $1.7B settlement with EPA, California for emissions violations
The Justice Department accused the engine maker of installing parts that exceeded emissions standards in 630,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck
Amazon to trial Mercedes-Benz hydrogen fuel-cell trucks in 2024
Daimler Truck aims to make its carbon neutral vehicles available in core markets, including the U.S., Europe and Japan, by 2039.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Over 20 EVs will lose tax credit eligibility in 2024
Fewer eligible vehicles could make it harder for automakers to sell EVs by making them less affordable.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz approved to use turquoise-colored lights for self-driving vehicles
It’s the first-ever approval from regulators in California and Nevada to use special colored lighting to indicate the vehicle is operating in autonomous mode.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Deep DiveMexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making
Whether through foreign direct investments or internationally purchased goods, the automotive sector has an outsized share of Mexico's trade.
By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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US traffic control device standards get long-awaited update
Better protection for cyclists and pedestrians, and adaptations for electric and autonomous vehicles, are in the Transportation Department's first major update to the standards since 2009.
By Dan Zukowski • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Automakers protest forced recall of 52M air bag inflators
General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and eight other automakers said the risks are too low to warrant a forced recall by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz to test Level 3 autonomous driving on roads in China
The testing permit could pave the way for the carmaker to offer its Drive Pilot feature, which does not require a driver’s full attention, to customers in the world’s biggest auto market.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of Tesla
Tesla to raise wages 10% at Nevada gigafactory: CNBC
The automaker will increase wages from $20 to $22 per hour for employees at the bottom of the payscale, while high-wage workers will go from $30.65 to $34.50.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen denies union-busting claims as UAW files another unfair labor complaint
The union said the automaker’s social media, dress code and flier policies are “unlawful” and “have a chilling effect on workers’ rights” to publicly discuss labor conditions and organize.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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Acting NHTSA administrator is stepping down
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been without a permanent administrator since Ann Carlson was appointed to lead the agency in September 2022.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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GM shakes up product development team amid EV, Cruise troubles
The news comes as General Motors struggles to launch new EVs, and its self-driving unit Cruise faces an uncertain future.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 18, 2023 -
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Automakers could face anti-drunk driving technology mandate
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aims to publish its final rule before the end of next year, with manufacturers needing to comply as soon as 2026.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Courtesy of Cruise LLC
GM’s Cruise unit lays off 24% of its workforce a day after executive dismissals
About 900 employees are impacted by the job cuts, which come as the company slows down commercialization of its autonomous products to focus on improving its technology.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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Treasury releases guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits
Battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Courtesy of Cruise LLC
GM’s Cruise unit dismisses 9 top executives amid safety probes
COO Gil West was among the executives let go from the automaker's robotaxi division.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 14, 2023 -
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FTC finalizes rule to fight dealer bait-and-switch tactics, junk fees
The Combating Auto Retail Scams rule bans dealers from misrepresenting key information like price or charging consumers for add-ons that do not provide them with a benefit.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla’s largest-ever recall: 2M vehicles to get Autopilot fix
The automaker says the system’s driver monitoring controls may not be sufficient to prevent the misuse of its Autosteer advanced driver assist feature.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Courtesy of Cruise
Auto industry groups lobby for federal autonomous vehicle rules as skepticism grows
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was supposed to publish its proposal in November but has not.
By Michael Brady • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Autoworkers accuse Honda, VW and Hyundai of retaliating against unionization efforts
The workers said they are filing unfair labor complaints against the three companies as they try to rally support to join the United Auto Workers union.
By Eric Walz • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis blames California emissions standards for potential layoffs
The Jeep maker may lay off thousands of workers at its factories in Detroit and Toledo as early as Feb. 5.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Courtesy of Rep. Tim Walberg
House passes CARS Act to halt EPA’s proposed tailpipe emission standards
Proponents of the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act have said the environmental agency’s proposal is a de facto EV mandate.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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New IRA guidance limits battery components made in China
The long-awaited proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.
By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023
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