Economy Apr 11 Biden sees ‘win’ for U.S. in electric vehicle battery deal The agreement between LG Energy Solution and SK Innovation ended the need for Biden to intervene in a case closely watched for its implications on Biden's clean-energy agenda, which includes a sharp increase the number of electric vehicles as part…
Nation Mar 04 U.S. traffic deaths spike even as pandemic cuts miles traveled The nonprofit National Safety Council estimates in a report issued Thursday that 42,060 people died in vehicle crashes in 2020. That's an 8% increase over 2019.
Politics Jan 14 Toyota fined for failing to report, fix emissions defects The company also agreed in court to investigate future emissions-related defects quickly and report them to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in a timely manner.
Economy Jan 04 Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot to merge, creating world’s 4th-largest auto company Shareholders of Fiat Chrysler and PSA Peugeot have voted to merge the U.S.-Italian and French carmakers — a deal built on the promise of cost savings in the capital-hungry industry.
Economy Dec 03 Automakers prep for stronger efficiency standards under Biden Experts say there likely will be stronger requirements under Biden. But the new technology will push prices up, and dealers fear that buyers will still prefer SUVs and trucks.
Nation Nov 23 General Motors to recall 7 million vehicles globally to replace Takata air bags General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
Economy Nov 18 After nearly 2 years, FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again Regulators around the world grounded the Max in March 2019, after the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet. That happened less than five months after another Max flown by Indonesia's Lion Air plunged into the Java Sea.
Nation Sep 29 Airline workers brace for mass layoffs About 40,000 workers in the airline industry are facing layoffs on Thursday unless Congress comes up with another aid package. Many are worried about how they'll pay for rents, mortgages and food, or for health insurance.
Economy Sep 14 Automaker Daimler AG to pay $1.5 billion to settle emissions cheating probes Officials say Daimler violated environmental laws by using so-called "defeat device software" to circumvent emissions testing and sold about 250,000 cars and vans in the U.S. with diesel engines that didn't comply with state and federal laws.
Economy May 23 Debt and coronavirus push Hertz into bankruptcy protection Hertz has filed for bankruptcy protection, unable to withstand the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily indebted 102-year-old car rental company’s business.