Economy May 04 How tariffs on imported auto parts may affect car prices and repair costs By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic
Nation Dec 13 Watch 5:21 The self-driving safety concerns that led to Tesla’s recall of 2 million cars Tesla has recalled 2 million cars, nearly all of its vehicles sold in the U.S. since 2012, because of issues with its self-driving features. Safety regulators have investigated nearly a thousand crashes involving Tesla's autopilot system, which can fully take… By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings
Economy Aug 19 Toyota slashes production as pandemic strains supply chain In North America, Toyota said it expects August production to be slashed by 60,000 to 90,000 vehicles. By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press
Economy May 04 Hyundai recalls over 390,000 vehicles for possible engine fires Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. By Associated Press
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. By Colleen Barry, Tom Krisher, Associated Press
Dec 03 Automakers prep for stronger efficiency standards under Biden By Tom Krisher, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 17 Ford to add 3,000 jobs in the Detroit area, invest $1.45 billion By Tom Krisher, Associated Press Ford Motor Co. is adding 3,000 jobs at two factories in the Detroit area and investing $1.45 billion to build new pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric and autonomous vehicles. Continue reading
Dec 15 China delays tariffs on US autos, other goods in trade deal By Associated Press China’s government says it will postpone planned punitive tariffs on U.S.-made automobiles and other goods following an interim trade deal with Washington. Continue reading
Sep 06 Trump challenges California deal to limit car pollution By Tom Krisher, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The U.S. Justice Department opened an antitrust probe into the July deal between Honda, Volkswagen, Ford and BMW to agree to stricter emissions standards than preferred by President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jun 29 GM, Toyota among manufacturers who oppose Trump’s call for auto tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The threat of auto tariffs "risks undermining GM's competitiveness against foreign auto producers," according to General Motors in a filing Friday with the U.S. Commerce Department. Continue reading