California lawmakers struck a deal with Uber and Lyft that will allow app-based drivers to form unions and could make ride-hail fares more affordable. The agreement is a win for gig workers who have long been classified as independent contractors, and thus, ineligible for certain protections that employees receive, like the right to collective bargaining.… Continue reading Uber and Lyft drivers in California win a path to unionization
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Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds
Elon Musk reacts during a press event with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters Elon Musk’s fervent promotion of Tesla‘s self-driving technology isn’t doing much to win over prospective buyers. According to a new survey, more U.S. consumers say that… Continue reading Tesla FSD turns off more U.S. consumers than it attracts, survey finds
Second generation auto dealer named the 2025 Ally Sees Her Award Winner, recognizing two decades of industry service
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Krystal Roberts, executive manager of Advantage Auto Group’s Advantage Chevrolet of Hodgkins, Ill., has been named the winner of the 2025 Ally Sees Her Award. The Ally Sees Her Award is presented by Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) and the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) to recognize… Continue reading Second generation auto dealer named the 2025 Ally Sees Her Award Winner, recognizing two decades of industry service
Cadillac Formula 1® Team Unites F1® Stars to Launch 2026 Campaign: Bottas and Perez to Lead Debut Season
FISHERS, Ind. and SILVERSTONE, England, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Cadillac Formula 1® Team today announced the signing of two star drivers – 10-time Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas and fellow F1® standout and six-time Grand Prix winner Sergio “Checo” Perez – to lead the team into its debut season in Formula 1® in 2026. Continue… Continue reading Cadillac Formula 1® Team Unites F1® Stars to Launch 2026 Campaign: Bottas and Perez to Lead Debut Season
World NM: GM Is Temporarily Reducing Factory Zero EV Production To Better Align With Demand001939
According to the Detroit Free Press, the General Motors Factory Zero assembly complex will partially shut down two shifts. The Detroit-based automaker said that its production adjustments impact the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Escalade IQ. The August 27 memo cited by the Detroit Free Press also reads that 360 factory workers will be hit… Continue reading World NM: GM Is Temporarily Reducing Factory Zero EV Production To Better Align With Demand001939
Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note
Frugal hybrid powertrain Huge interior space; Magic Seats Just £195.34 a month Few superminis are as rational as the Honda Jazz. The little Japanese car is about as sensible as they come, thanks to its hybrid powertrain, spacious interior and high equipment levels. This blend of wholesome characteristics rarely comes cheap. But, judging by the Auto… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Practical Honda Jazz at under £200 a month strikes the right note
GM is adding NACS to its EVs, and new adapters in the meantime
Starting with the 2026 Cadillac Optiq, all future GM EVs will have a built-in NACS port, including the new Chevy Bolt. In the meantime, GM introduced several new charging adapters for current Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV owners. GM launches new NACS adapters for EVs You know how the iPhone seems to get a new… Continue reading GM is adding NACS to its EVs, and new adapters in the meantime
Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace
Tesla’s sales freefall in Europe continues. The American automaker’s sales declined by 40% in July, while BYD’s increased by 225%. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) released automotive sales numbers for July today, and it confirmed that battery-electric vehicle sales rose 39.1%, exceeding the growth rate of ICE vehicles. Generally, rising EV sales would be… Continue reading Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace
German FAZ: Opel without gloss009860
What will become of Opel? The German car brand Opel is only one of 16 brand names in the French-Italian Stellantis Group. Stellantis is in a severe crisis, and Opel has recently lost market shares. In Europe, including Great Britain, a good 243,000 cars from the Opel brands and the British Vauxhall were sold in… Continue reading German FAZ: Opel without gloss009860
German FAZ: Opel without gloss009860
What will become of Opel? The German car brand Opel is only one of 16 brand names in the French-Italian Stellantis Group. Stellantis is in a severe crisis, and Opel has recently lost market shares. In Europe, including Great Britain, a good 243,000 cars from the Opel brands and the British Vauxhall were sold in… Continue reading German FAZ: Opel without gloss009860