Auto industry chip supply is improving but imperfect
A global shortage of semiconductor chips was the automotive industry's kryptonite for most of 2021 and 2022. But the crisis is now fading, S&P Global Mobility said Thursday. The chip...
Rivian could snag Porsche’s former top executive Kjell Gruner
Whatever role the sneaker-wearing Gruner fills at Rivian, he should expect a challenge. Like other auto startups, Rivian is burning billions of dollars as it launches new models and invests...
Tesla could build half million EVs annually in India
BENGALURU — Tesla Inc. is discussing an investment proposal with the Indian government to set up a factory with annual capacity of about half a million electric vehicles, the Times...
Toyota airbag recall includes certain 2023, 2024 models
Toyota Motor Corp. said it is recalling certain 2023 model year Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross hybrid, Highlander, Highlander hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX and RX hybrid and 2024 model...
Gen Z, millennials late on car payments as student loans loom
Customers' struggles to pay bills can erode future dealership business. "The surge in delinquencies coincides, perhaps not surprisingly, with a steep drop in new auto loans, particularly among borrowers with...
A cautious approach led to Daimler Truck’s share buyback
Daimler is one of a class of truck manufacturers making a case to commercial fleet owners to pivot to zero-emissions vehicles. It just wrapped its first full year as an...
As Lithia Motors’ $50 billion plan progresses, what’s next?
At some point, the synergies across both the adjacencies and the verticals, including the finance and fleet management companies, will create the benefits for customers of a full transportation provider,...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is tech-heavy
Inside, a checkered flag spin on Hyundai's signature pixels are displayed on the door scuff panels, metal pedals and footrest, in addition to other exclusive N-inspired badging and seat bolsters.The...
Truckmaker Nikola’s hydrogen push hangs on Delaware law
Nikola's proposal to double its outstanding shares to 1.6 billion from 800 million is critical to its pivot to producing hydrogen fuel cell trucks and building out HYLA, its hydrogen...
Ineos Quartermaster pickup truck headed to U.S.
The Quartermaster's frame is about a foot longer than the Grenadier's, and it will be powered by the same 3.0-liter BMW straight six gasoline engine and ZF eight-speed automatic transmission...