It’s Time to Mandate V2V Technology, and Do It Now

We’ve wasted years discussing other picayune safety measures that have nowhere near the life-saving potential of V2V.

By John McElroy • Dec. 1, 2023

Dealerships call on Biden administration to slow EV transition

A coalition of more than 3,000 dealers wrote a letter to the president saying battery electric vehicles “are stacking up in our lots.”

By Kalena Thomhave • Nov. 30, 2023

Biden administration sets new rule for monitoring on-road GHG emissions

The Federal Highway Administration rule requires states and metropolitan planning organizations to establish CO2 emissions reductions targets, setting up a fight with congressional Republicans.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 29, 2023

Toyota’s financial arm to pay $60M for illegal lending, credit reporting misconduct

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Toyota Motor Credit Corporation withheld refunds, refunded incorrect amounts and provided false data to consumer reporting companies.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 20, 2023

Cruise CEO resigns amid safety probes into company’s robotaxis

The company’s robotaxi fleet remains grounded in California after one of the vehicles struck a pedestrian in downtown San Francisco in early October.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 20, 2023

Energy Department offers $3.5B for battery manufacturing

The funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go towards new, retrofitted and expanded battery and critical mineral production sites.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 16, 2023

UAW members vote to approve GM labor deal despite opposition

Nearly 55% of autoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers at General Motors voted “yes” to approve the deal, but 13 facilities rejected it.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 16, 2023

Pickups, vans and SUVs with tall hoods 45% more likely to kill pedestrians

The average U.S. passenger vehicle is about eight inches taller and 1,000 pounds heavier than it was 30 years ago, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 15, 2023

‘End the unsafe operation’ of autonomous vehicles, union leaders tell US DOT

Federal oversight and more investigations into AV companies are urgently needed as robotaxis wreak chaos in public spaces, said 26 labor unions in a Wednesday letter.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 10, 2023

Automakers warn NHTSA proposal creates de facto occupancy detection mandate

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s seat belt reminder rule will also annoy or confuse drivers, an auto industry group says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 10, 2023

GM halts production of the Cruise Origin robotaxi

The decision comes after California regulators ordered Cruise to cease operations after a pedestrian was struck by one of its self-driving vehicles in downtown San Francisco.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 8, 2023

Installing AM radio in EVs could cost automakers $3.8B

The costs stem from mitigating electromagnetic interference caused by electric vehicle propulsion systems, a Center for Automotive Research report says.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 8, 2023

Big power’s EV charging strategy: Raise rates, overpromise, underdeliver, repeat

We grant publicly regulated utilities certain privileges in exchange for reliability and affordability. When they try to leverage that privilege to corner a new market, they deserve plenty of pushback.  

By Jay Smith • Nov. 6, 2023

Tesla wins lawsuit over deadly Autopilot crash

A jury found the system had no manufacturing defect but did not consider whether it had a design defect.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 1, 2023

UAW wins big concessions from Big Three. Are foreign automakers next?

If the United Auto Workers organize nonunion companies like Tesla and Toyota, it would create a more even playing field for General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, one expert said.

By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 31, 2023

Cruise recalls driverless robotaxis after halting operations in 3 cities

The General Motors subsidiary is grappling with two federal investigations and a recent incident in which one of its cars left a pedestrian seriously injured.

By Dan Zukowski • Updated Nov. 8, 2023

Ford, UAW reach tentative agreement to end strike

General Motors and Stellantis autoworkers could also receive significant raises if the union pressures them to meet or exceed Ford’s latest offer to raise top wages by more than 30% over the next four years.

By Eric Walz • Oct. 26, 2023

California suspends Cruise robotaxis for misrepresenting safety

The General Motors subsidiary withheld portions of a video showing a recent incident that left a pedestrian severely injured, the state DMV said.

By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 25, 2023

Tesla confirms DOJ investigation over inflated driving range estimates

The U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating allegations that the automaker improperly used company funds for CEO Elon Musk’s secret house project, according to a regulatory filing.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 25, 2023

Automakers slam Biden administration’s 58 mpg fuel economy standard

General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could pay $10.5 billion in fines if the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalizes its recommendations, the American Automotive Policy Council said.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 20, 2023

BMW secures new battery material supplier in Canada

A new partnership with Umicore and added South Carolina production are scaling the automaker's EV supply chain strategy.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 19, 2023

Cruise faces federal investigation after driverless robotaxi severely injures pedestrian

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating four incidents involving Cruise autonomous vehicles and pedestrians in San Francisco.

By Dan Zukowski • Oct. 17, 2023

OSHA proposes $270K in fines against GM, LG Energy Solution battery company

The federal agency discovered 19 health and safety violations at Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility, including exposing workers to dangerous chemicals used to produce batteries.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2023

As EV cyber risks rise, careful procurement planning can prevent headaches

Unsecured electric vehicle charging stations may introduce malicious software to EVs, creating cybersecurity and liability risks for companies building their own charging networks.

By Arjun Ramadevanahalli • Oct. 13, 2023

Top automotive industry conferences in 2024

Upcoming events will touch on electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, software-defined vehicles, supply chain management and more.

By Michael Brady • Updated Oct. 12, 2023