SEC, in legal filing, refutes Elon Musk’s claim that agency is targeting him and Tesla
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission denied it’s targeting Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk with endless…
E-scooter company aims to keep riders safer, off sidewalks
As e-scooters increase their presence in U.S. cities, it’s becoming more of a priority that they…
Why LMP Automotive’s dealership acquisition goal is fizzling
Small, publicly traded LMP Automotive Holdings Inc. had a goal to roll up dozens of dealerships….
Cargo ship fire strands thousands of U.S.-bound VW Group vehicles in Atlantic Ocean
A huge auto transport ship that regularly delivers Porsches, Audis, Bentleys, Volkswagens from Europe to the…
Visteon ‘vigorously’ passing cost increases to customers as chip shortage crimps business
Visteon Corp. saw flat sales and stronger margins in the fourth quarter to cap an improved…
Unifor President Jerry Dias takes medical leave to deal with health issues
Unifor National President Jerry Dias said Wednesday he is taking time off to deal with health…
Biden administration expected to reinstate Calif. authority to set tougher emissions rules
WASHINGTON — The nation’s largest auto market and the world’s fifth-largest economy could soon regain the…
N.Y. pension pressures Tesla after race bias lawsuit
New York State’s retirement plan is ratcheting up pressure on Tesla Inc., calling on the EV…
Fisker to start reservations for second EV
Fisker Inc. on Tuesday said it was opening reservations for its second product, a five-passenger EV…
Windsor declares state of emergency to keep trade flowing at U.S.-Canada border
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens has declared a state of emergency in an effort to keep trade…
Canoo loses more executives as EV startup hemorrhages talent
Electric-vehicle startup Canoo Inc. has lost several key executives in recent weeks, deepening a talent drain…
Tesla vs. BMW was close in 2021 — closer in 2022?
Tesla’s new Texas factory is likely to spell the end of an era for the legacy…
Police clear protest areas, make arrests near U.S.-Canada border; bridge not yet open
Canadian police cleared protesters and vehicles in Windsor, Ontario, that had blocked a vital trade route…
Dealers’ choice: CarBravo platform or existing CPO program?
General Motors’ new CarBravo platform allows dealerships to sell certified used vehicles of all makes online,…
Stellantis recalls plug-in hybrid minivans on fire risk
Chrysler parent company Stellantis is recalling almost 20,000 plug-in hybrid Pacific minivans because of fire risk,…
Texas Toyota store finds a source for trade-ins close by: The service lane
Ken Mauldin, fixed ops director at Purdy Auto Group, is a data miner. He’s constantly scanning…
Automotive Hall of Fame announces 2022 inductees
The Automotive Hall of Fame has named its six inductees for 2022, who come from around…
Jeff Wyler Automotive buys 7 dealerships from Superior Automotive
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Inc. of Milford, Ohio, has acquired seven dealerships from Superior Automotive Group…
U.S.-Canada bridge blockade: Live updates
An ongoing truck blockade on the Canadian side of the border in Windsor, Ontario is leading…
U.S.-Canada bridge blockade leads to production cuts, delayed deliveries
Automakers have cut Canadian production and warn deliveries of new vehicles to dealerships will be delayed…
BMW barely squeaked past challenger Tesla in 2021 U.S. luxury registrations
Tesla‘s big sales surge in recent months made the EV maker look like a sure bet…
After Tesla’s Elon Musk complained for months, President Biden acknowledges the automaker
U.S. President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged Tesla’s role in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing on Tuesday, after…
Kia, Hyundai recall more than 500,000 vehicles for possible fire risk
Kia America and Hyundai Motor America are recalling more than 500,000 vehicles combined for possible defects…
Wholesale used-vehicle prices nearly flat from December to January
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in January were largely unchanged from December though far higher than year-earlier numbers…
SEC subpoenas Tesla
Tesla Inc. received another subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about a subject that…
Kia suit claims Calif. dealership was improperly sold
When Rally Auto Group sought to sell the assets of its Palmdale, Calif., Kia dealership last…
Bill Ford Jr.: Michigan needs to ‘lean into’ churning out more software developers
DETROIT — Michigan “desperately” needs more software developers to compete in a fast-changing auto industry racing…
Collision parts program helps dealerships with aftermarket competition
Toyota Motor North America is working to help its retailers become more competitive with aftermarket parts…
Ford idles, cuts output at 8 plants with chip supplies still tight
SAN FRANCISCO — Ford Motor Co. plans to suspend or cut production at eight assembly plants in…
Texas car dealership opens book on inventory so customers can reserve exactly what they want
Martin Chevrolet-Buick-GMC has become an open book. The Texas dealership posts a list of incoming vehicles…