Pontiacs in Pontiac: M1 Concourse’s Cars and Coffee event showcases GM vehicles

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Tesla accused of false Autopilot advertising by California DMV

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Why automakers are pushing to change EV tax credits they’ve been seeking for months

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Toyota offers to buy back EVs over risk of wheels coming off

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Jimmy Fallon test drives F-150 Lightning, Mustangs on Metro Detroit visit

Comedian and TV host Jimmy Fallon burned some rubber Friday with Ford Motor Company on a whirlwind visit to Metro Detroit. The celebrity and former “Saturday Night Live” star did some  test drives at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac then dropped by the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn — to the surprise and delight of Ford employees.… Continue reading Jimmy Fallon test drives F-150 Lightning, Mustangs on Metro Detroit visit

Fitch upgrades Stellantis credit rating after record first-half results

Fitch Ratings this week upgraded Jeep maker Stellantis NV’s credit rating, expecting the company will be able to maintain a strong financial profile following record first-half results. Fitch boosted Stellantis to “BBB” from “BBB-.” That’s still “lower medium grade” investment worthy, but signals some confidence in the new company’s ability to weather impacts of the… Continue reading Fitch upgrades Stellantis credit rating after record first-half results

Electric vehicle charging circuit coming to Lake Michigan shoreline route

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NHTSA probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

Detroit — Two crashes involving Teslas apparently running on Autopilot are drawing scrutiny from federal regulators and point to a potential new hazard on U.S. freeways: The partially automated vehicles may not stop for motorcycles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent investigation teams to two crashes last month in which Teslas collided with motorcycles… Continue reading NHTSA probes Tesla crashes that killed 2 motorcyclists

Porsche courts Gulf sovereign funds for landmark IPO

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Tesla investors approve stock split; Musk to add factories

Detroit — Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a three-for-one stock split, a move that will make the company’s shares more accessible to smaller investors. Preliminary results of the shareholder vote were announced at the electric car and solar panel maker’s annual meeting at its new factory in Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk also discussed at… Continue reading Tesla investors approve stock split; Musk to add factories