Detroit — Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to statistics released Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautioned against using the numbers to compare automakers, saying it didn’t weight them by the number of vehicles from each manufacturer that use… Continue reading Nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles, feds say
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Stellantis confirms layoffs at Sterling Heights stamping plant. Here’s what we know
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Toyota CEO says his successor must have ‘unshakable conviction’
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Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals
Detroit – The government will soon release data on collisions involving vehicles with autonomous or partially automated driving systems that will likely single out Tesla for a disproportionately high number of such crashes. In coming days, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to issue figures it has been gathering for nearly a year. The… Continue reading Data likely shows Teslas on Autopilot crash more than rivals
Red-hot lithium boom pits Wall Street against the wonks
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Chevy will reveal the electric Blazer July 18. Take a look here
General Motors Co. will reveal its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV on July 18, the automaker confirmed. Chevy also on Monday released the first full-body image of the electric SUV. CEO Mary Barra announced the reveal date in a tweet: “Allow me to share a sneak peek at the all-new @Chevrolet Blazer #EV. I can’t wait… Continue reading Chevy will reveal the electric Blazer July 18. Take a look here
UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities
New York – The sleek four-wheeled carts look familiar enough, but not even UPS knows precisely how to describe what could be the delivery giant’s latest way to get packages to your door. UPS unveiled Tuesday a battery-powered, four-wheeled cycle to more efficiently haul cargo in some of the world’s most congested streets and to… Continue reading UPS tests tiny battery-powered cycles in congested cities
Ford recalls nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es, halts deliveries over safety defect
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es and telling dealers to pause deliveries of the all-electric crossover due to a safety defect that could result in power loss. The Dearborn automaker has filed a recall notice with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding an issue on some Mach-Es that can cause the vehicle’s high-voltage… Continue reading Ford recalls nearly 50,000 Mustang Mach-Es, halts deliveries over safety defect
Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota urge Congress to lift EV tax credits cap
Washington — Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor Corp. sent a letter to congressional leaders Monday urging them to lift the 200,000 customer cap for existing electric vehicle tax credits. The letter from the nation’s four largest automakers comes as Democrats in Congress are negotiating with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia,… Continue reading Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota urge Congress to lift EV tax credits cap
Auto dealers sweepstakes: Win a Corvette, Challenger or Bronco Raptor
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association is launching its Education Foundation Sweepstakes with high-performance vehicles up for grabs. Those entering will be eligible to win a 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 70th Anniversary Edition, a 2022 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye or a 2022 Bronco Raptor. Sweepstakes tickets are available now online at WinThisVette.com, WinThisHellcat.com and WinThisBroncoRaptor.com. Donation amounts… Continue reading Auto dealers sweepstakes: Win a Corvette, Challenger or Bronco Raptor