In a matter of hours, Laura Beck’s life changed forever. In June, she lost her son and husband in a manner that almost defies understanding. Her son, Anderson, died of heatstroke after being left in a vehicle, and her husband, Aaron, took his own life in response. Aaron didn’t realize until getting a frantic call… Continue reading Safety advocates push feds, automakers to do more to prevent hot car deaths
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UAW isn’t ready to endorse Biden for another term yet, UAW president says. Here’s why
The UAW isn’t ready to make an endorsement in the 2024 presidential election in what appears to be an effort to push for commitments from the Biden administration on concerns about electric vehicles and other issues, according to a letter this week from union President Shawn Fain. The letter to members, dated Tuesday, noted that… Continue reading UAW isn’t ready to endorse Biden for another term yet, UAW president says. Here’s why
The UAW has a problem with GM’s new joint venture that the union wants addressed now
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Used vehicle prices fell last month for the first time in 2023
A used car dealership is seen in Annapolis, Maryland on May 27, 2021, as many car dealerships across the country are running low on new vehicles as a computer chip shortage has caused production at many vehicle manufactures to nearly stop. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – Wholesale used vehicle prices declined… Continue reading Used vehicle prices fell last month for the first time in 2023
Why Porsche is investing $100 million on eFuels to keep its cars on the road
Porsche’s best selling cars today are SUVs, a far cry from what the luxury brand built its reputation on — small, nimble and, above all, unique rear-engine sports cars like the 911. Now the famous German automaker is faced with the challenge of how to maintain a connection to its illustrious heritage, and its distinct… Continue reading Why Porsche is investing $100 million on eFuels to keep its cars on the road
Tesla hikes price of high-end Model S and Model X in China by roughly $2,750
Tesla has enacted a series of price cuts on its cars. But it has recently begun raising the prices again. Chukrut Budrul | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Tesla raised the price of its more expensive Model S and Model X cars in China, its website showed Friday, following other hikes to its… Continue reading Tesla hikes price of high-end Model S and Model X in China by roughly $2,750
Howes: UAW’s Fain rattles custom with direct public challenges to automakers, White House
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Carvana soars most since 2020 on narrower-than-expected loss
Carvana’s shares surged the most since the start of the pandemic after the debt-ridden automobile retailer topped Wall Street’s earnings estimates and predicted a return to an adjusted pretax profit this quarter. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization will be positive in the second quarter following a “strong start to the year,” according… Continue reading Carvana soars most since 2020 on narrower-than-expected loss
Zombie cars are all around us, and more are on the way
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Top drop-tops: Here are 5 of the best convertibles for 2023
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