China’s capital city is opening a robotaxi route to a major train station, startup Pony.ai says

watch now BEIJING — In three years, China’s capital city of Beijing has taken rapid steps toward letting robotaxis operate closer to the city center. This month, the city began allowing tests of robotaxis with human staff inside to run the 40-minute route between a major high-speed train station and a suburban area to its… Continue reading China’s capital city is opening a robotaxi route to a major train station, startup Pony.ai says

Jeep reveals all-electric Wagoneer S in EV offensive, starting at $72,000

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV Jeep NEW YORK – The first all-electric Jeep SUV for the U.S. will be the 2024 Wagoneer S, starting at about $72,000 when it’s scheduled to go on sale this fall. The Stellantis-owned brand revealed the vehicle and pricing Thursday, portraying it as a “new chapter” for the quintessential American… Continue reading Jeep reveals all-electric Wagoneer S in EV offensive, starting at $72,000

Here are 5 stocks that are buys right here, right now

Let’s say you just joined the Club, and you are trying to figure out which stocks we think are buyable right now, right here. Ideally, what I would like members to be thinking about is a companion portfolio of up to a dozen stocks to a market index fund position — something we recommend for… Continue reading Here are 5 stocks that are buys right here, right now

CNBC Daily Open: Dow drops, Nvidia couldn’t save Nasdaq

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on Dec. 14, 2023, in New York City. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: Dow drops, Nvidia couldn’t save Nasdaq

Cadillac’s new entry-level Optiq EV to start at $54,000

2025 Cadillac Optiq Cadillac DETROIT – General Motors’ new entry-level 2025 Cadillac Optiq electric vehicle will start at $54,000, the company said Wednesday. The compact-sized crossover is set to be Cadillac’s fourth electric vehicle when it goes on sale later this year. It follows the $59,000 Lyriq midsize crossover, the $300,000-plus bespoke Celestiq sedan and… Continue reading Cadillac’s new entry-level Optiq EV to start at $54,000

Nissan issues ‘do not drive’ alert for nearly 84,000 older models with recalled airbags

A Nissan Sentra sits on the lot of a dealership in Evanston, Illinois, on Nov. 12, 2010. Scott Olson | Getty Images Nissan has warned owners of older vehicles to drop driving cars equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata airbags the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Wednesday. The NHTSA said the Japanese carmaker’s “Do Not… Continue reading Nissan issues ‘do not drive’ alert for nearly 84,000 older models with recalled airbags

Stellantis CEO says $25,000 Jeep EV coming to the U.S. ‘very soon’

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares photographed next to a Jeep Avenger at the Paris Motor Show on Oct. 17, 2022. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stellantis plans to offer a $25,000 all-electric Jeep vehicle in the U.S. “very soon” to better attract mainstream consumers amid slower-than-expected electric vehicle adoption, CEO Carlos Tavares said Wednesday.… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says $25,000 Jeep EV coming to the U.S. ‘very soon’

Porsche reveals first-ever 911 hybrid sports car, starting at $164,900

2025 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS hybrid sports car Porsche Porsche on Tuesday revealed the first-ever production hybrid version of its iconic 911 sports car, with a starting price of $164,900. The 2025 911 Carrera GTS hybrid marks a significant change to the iconic German sports car amid the automotive industry’s focus on increasing electrified… Continue reading Porsche reveals first-ever 911 hybrid sports car, starting at $164,900

UAW challenges Mercedes-Benz union vote, asks NLRB for new election

United Auto Workers (UAW) members and supporters on a picket line outside the ZF Chassis Systems plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. Andi Rice | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union is challenging the results of last week’s organizing vote of Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama, in… Continue reading UAW challenges Mercedes-Benz union vote, asks NLRB for new election

Chinese EV makers continue aggressive push into Europe under growing threat of tariffs

BYD Seal U electric car at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show on September 6, 2023 in Munich, Germany. Leonhard Simon | Getty Images News | Getty Images PARIS — Chinese electric carmakers are expanding into Europe even as politicians raise the possibility of high tariffs on vehicles from the world’s second-largest economy. Nio… Continue reading Chinese EV makers continue aggressive push into Europe under growing threat of tariffs