Volkswagen is recalling nearly 42,000 Beetles in the U.S. and Canada because they have potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The recall covers Beetles from the 2015 and 2016 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Friday that the inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel. Takata… Continue reading Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags
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Review: Looking for an econobox? The 2023 Nissan Kicks is one answer
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Auto sales for 2022 expected to be worse than 2020
After a year plagued by low inventory on dealer lots, 2022 is expected to end with automakers selling just under 14 million new vehicles for the lowest sales in more than a decade, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates released this week. Automakers will report their full-year, fourth-quarter and monthly sales next week. Full-year sales… Continue reading Auto sales for 2022 expected to be worse than 2020
New EV tax credits OK for leased vehicles, fed guidance says
Washington — Leased vehicles will likely be able to qualify for new commercial electric vehicle tax credits without meeting stringent mineral and battery requirements or being built in North America, according to U.S. Treasury Department guidance released Thursday. It’s a victory for automakers like Rivian Automotive, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp., as well as the… Continue reading New EV tax credits OK for leased vehicles, fed guidance says
Short sellers win big as Tesla stock tanks
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Payne: Tremor carries Ford Maverick pickup to higher ground
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Auto New Year: EVs, muscle and SUVs galore on tap for 2023
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UAW says Ultium negotiations to start in January
Ultium Cells LLC, the General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution battery cell joint venture, and the United Auto Workers will begin negotiating on their first contract for workers at Ultium’s northeast Ohio plant in January, union spokesperson Sandra Engle said in a statement. Workers at the Warren, Ohio, battery cell plant earlier this month… Continue reading UAW says Ultium negotiations to start in January
Tesla stopped reporting its Autopilot safety numbers online. Why?
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Stellantis has plans to elevate its Italian brands in North America. Here’s how
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