ANALYSIS: New U.S. EV subsidies hurt Hyundai, Kia
SEOUL/DETROIT - After grabbing the No. 2 spot in the U.S. electric vehicle market with stylish, long-range models, Hyundai Motor and Kia are the automakers with the most to lose...
Why GM’s Cruise unit is recalling 80 self-driving cars
After the software update on July 6, Cruise said it had gradually reintroduced unprotected left turns, which refers to turning left at an intersection with a solid green light that...
August U.S. auto sales: Hyundai, Kia end weak stretch with double-digit August gains
U.S. auto sales at Hyundai and Kia rose by double-digits last month compared to August 2021, ending a stretch of five straight monthly declines at the Korean brands, as the...
Here’s the software challenges faced by new VW CEO Oliver Blume as he takes the helm today
ID drivers complained about their cars suddenly braking because of a traffic sign detection system so buggy, they tend to just deactivate it; a smartphone app that is glitchy and...
Ram set to kill ProMaster City van
Stellantis plans to discontinue the Ram ProMaster City, the smaller of the truck brand's two van offerings, after the 2022 model year as the segment dwindles rapidly in the U.S....
Dealership marketing company AutoWeb completes sale to One Planet Group
Private equity firm One Planet Group has completed its acquisition of dealership marketing company AutoWeb Inc., which no longer will be publicly traded. Walnut Creek, Calif.-based One Planet Group said...
GM offers a tiny convertible electric car in China
General Motors' China joint venture is launching the Cabrio, a two-seater convertible electric vehicle, on Thursday, capitalizing on the wild success of its Hongguang Mini in the world’s hottest EV...
How sales reps influence car dealer lending satisfaction
According to Roosenberg, desirable expertise in lending programs would include explaining how the lender's qualities would benefit that specific dealership. "It can't be a blanket statement," he told Automotive News....
Ford, Rivian urge faster permitting process for critical EV minerals
WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. and Rivian are urging the federal government to expedite the permitting process for U.S. critical mineral mining projects that support domestic battery production for electric...
VW Group to trim executive board, report says
HAMBURG -- Volkswagen Group's supervisory board agreed on Tuesday evening to remove two seats from the automaker's 12-person management board, sources familiar with the matter said. The news comes as...