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US, UK start negotiations on critical minerals deal for EV tax credits

Washington — The United States and the United Kingdom are negotiating a critical minerals trade deal that would allow UK businesses to benefit from incentives passed through the Inflation Reduction Act, President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Thursday. The so-called “Atlantic Declaration” is the latest of several potential deals the Biden… Continue reading US, UK start negotiations on critical minerals deal for EV tax credits

GM joins Ford in gaining access to Tesla’s charging network

General Motors Co. is joining rival Ford Motor Co. in making a deal to give its electric vehicle customers access to Tesla Inc.’s network of 12,000 fast chargers. GM CEO Mary Barra and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced GM will adopt the North American Charging Standard starting in 2025 during a live event Thursday on… Continue reading GM joins Ford in gaining access to Tesla’s charging network

GM makes another investment announcement: $500 million at Texas plant for next-gen SUVs

General Motors Co. is back again with another investment and this time it’s for next-generation full-size SUV production at Arlington Assembly in Texas. The automaker on Thursday said it plans to invest more than $500 million in the plant to prepare for production of future internal-combustion-engine SUVs. The investment is “subject to successful discussions with… Continue reading GM makes another investment announcement: $500 million at Texas plant for next-gen SUVs

NHTSA head leaves agency after audit finds management problems

Detroit – The head of the U.S. government’s office that investigates automobile safety problems has resigned from his post just days after the release of a harsh audit criticizing how the office was managed. Stephen Ridella stepped down as director of the Office of Defects Investigation at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June… Continue reading NHTSA head leaves agency after audit finds management problems

Ford on track to produce 150,000 F-150 Lightnings, lowering customer wait times

Ford Motor Co. is on track to reach its 150,000-unit production goal on the electric F-150 Lightning this year and giving the largest production increase to the XLT trim customers have been waiting for, the Dearborn automaker said Thursday. Customers wanting the $64,474 Lightning XLT can order one today from a local Ford dealer online… Continue reading Ford on track to produce 150,000 F-150 Lightnings, lowering customer wait times

Consumer Reports pushes for free automatic crash notification in vehicles

Washington — Consumer Reports is launching a campaign to pressure automakers to include free technology in vehicles that calls emergency responders in case of a crash. Most automakers provide this technology in new vehicles, the safety advocate says, but charge $100 per year or more to enable it. The effort is aimed at General Motors… Continue reading Consumer Reports pushes for free automatic crash notification in vehicles

Whitmer signs distracted driving laws: When they go into effect

Plymouth — Michigan drivers who use a cellphone behind the wheel could face penalties effective June 30 after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed distracted driving prevention legislation into law that aims to reduce fatal crashes and make the state’s roads safer. Michigan will become the 26th state to institute a statute that requires hands-free… Continue reading Whitmer signs distracted driving laws: When they go into effect

New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft

New York City has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia, joining a host of other cities beset by a social media fueled wave of car thefts due to a flaw that made some car models highly susceptible to theft. Viral how-to videos on TikTok and other sites show how to start the cars using… Continue reading New York City goes after Hyundai, Kia after security flaw leads to wave of social media fueled theft

Detroit’s auto show coming back in September with more EVs, ride and drive opportunities

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