Rivian R1T electric truck ‘way underpriced,’ but room to improve, expert says
The Rivian R1T, one of the first electric pickup trucks on the market, is “way underpriced,”…
New Lexus RX, RZ spindle design ushers in new era
TOKYO — No more controversial mugs for Lexus— The premium brand’s polarizing spindle grille — derided…
Elon Musk’s warning about recession seen as ‘canary in the coal mine’
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk‘s “super bad feeling” about the economy could be the auto industry’s…
Rare Jaguars, first Land Rover to celebrate queen’s 70 years
Jaguar Land Rover celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne with 26 vehicles in the…
Stellantis pleads guilty, to pay $300M to settle U.S. diesel emissions probe
FCA US, a subsidiary of Stellantis, pleaded guilty and is paying more than $300 million in…
GM’s Cruise scores first permit in California to carry paying riders in driverless cars
General Motors Cruise on Thursday became the first company to secure a permit to charge for…
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross gets latest hybrid tech
Toyota will introduce the fifth generation of its innovative hybrid technology in the 2023 Toyota Corolla…
Panasonic planning massive North America EV battery buildup
TOKYO — Japanese electronics and battery giant Panasonic wants to at least triple electric vehicle battery…
Eight automakers improve emergency response guides for EV battery fires, NTSB says
WASHINGTON — Eight automakers have improved their emergency response guides for EVs and incorporated vehicle-specific details…
Next-gen 2023 Lexus RX gets 4 new drivetrains, big dose of electrification
TOKYO — The next-generation Lexus RX, the top-selling family hauler that crushes the midsize premium crossover…
BMW X1 grows for 2023, adds more power
BMW’s most petite crossover is getting a plus-size upgrade. The redesigned X1 is roomier and features…
Hyundai, Kia are pouring on the hybrids
Hyundai Motor Group was slow to jump on the hybrid-powertrain bandwagon, as rivals surged ahead with…
Automotive News expands video, social media teams
Automotive News has added to its multimedia team and hired a social media editor. Laura Harris…
Ford to sell India plant to Tata Motors
BENGALURU, India — Tata Motors has signed an agreement to potentially buy a Ford manufacturing facility…
How Stellantis plans to avoid a shortage of EV batteries
As automakers rush to roll out electric vehicles faster than their rivals, they’re also scrambling to…
Tesla watchers worry that Elon Musk is too distracted
Tesla Inc.’s Chinese operations are struggling to pump out cars because of coronavirus shutdowns, and its…
Electric Last Mile expects to run out of cash in June
Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. warned Friday it may run out of cash in June, at…
Toyota marks milestones in 2023 lineup
Toyota is adding special editions and trim levels to its car and light-truck lineup for the…
VW to anxious dealers: Answers on Scout EV will come in time
Call this a reality check: At less than a month old, Volkswagen’s nascent Scout brand doesn’t…
Carvana allowed by Illinois to operate on a limited basis
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office on Thursday implemented a stay on its May 10 order…
New NHTSA chief Cliff confirmed by U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed by voice vote President Joe Biden’s nominee to…
U.S. dealer groups want answers from VW on ‘alarming and puzzling’ Scout announcement
The National Automobile Dealers Association and several state associations are reaching out to Volkswagen Group of…
New ads highlight AutoNation’s employees
The nation’s largest new-vehicle retailer is commencing a multimillion-dollar “Go Be Great” advertising campaign that it…
Hackers hit GM customer accounts; some personal data accessed
Hackers compromised some online accounts of General Motors customers in April, potentially accessing addresses, phone numbers…
Hyundai to recall 281,000 North American vehicles over exploding seat belt pretensioner
WASHINGTON — Hyundai Motor America said it will recall 281,000 vehicles in North America over seat…
Piston Group to manufacture EV batteries for startup Our Next Energy
Auto supplier Piston Group said it will manufacture batteries for electric vehicles for energy storage technology…
BMW North America names new CFO, vice president of marketing
BMW North America named Raymond Wittmann to be its next CFO and Marcus Casey to become…
Jake Neher joins Automotive News as audio producer
DETROIT — Jake Neher has joined the Automotive News multimedia team as coordinating producer for audio….
MEMA presses Congress to pass competition bill
WASHINGTON — As the auto industry endures global supply chain disruptions, including a semiconductor shortage that…
Auction set for Sean Connery’s Aston Martin DB5, sans ejector seat
There’s no ejector seat, oil slick maker or machine gun, but the 1964 Aston Martin DB5…