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June 26, 2024 at 5:57 PM

Volkswagen forms alliance with EV startup Rivian in $5 billion deal

Volkswagen has struggled to make a successful transition to EVs, with sales of its electric vehicles falling in 2024.
June 26, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Volkswagen has struggled to make a successful transition to EVs, with sales of its electric vehicles falling in 2024.
June 26, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion

Shares of Rivian are soaring before the opening bell after Volkswagen agreed to invest $1 billion in the electric vehicle maker immediately and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software development agreement
June 26, 2024 at 1:26 PM
FILE- Rivian chargers sit Monday, March 4, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. Shares of Rivian are soaring before the market open on Wednesday as Volkswagen has agreed to invest up to $5 billion in a new joint venture with the electric vehicle maker. Rivian's stock jumped more than 33% in premarket trading. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
June 25, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going
June 25, 2024 at 3:26 PM
FILE - This Oct. 24, 2021 file photo shows a Ford company logo on a sign at a Ford dealership in southeast Denver. Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S., Tuesday, June 25, 2024, because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going. The recall covers certain F-150 pickups from the 2014 model year. Ford's F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
June 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Advocates renew calls for rule to require technology that prevents hot car deaths

As another hot summer begins, advocates are renewing their call for federal regulators to require technology in cars that can help prevent child deaths.
June 25, 2024 at 2:44 PM
1,086 onesies were displayed across the street from the U.S. Department of Transportation building in Washington, DC on June 20, 2024 representing each child that has died in a hot car in the U.S. since 1990.
June 24, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Car dealerships revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider

Car dealerships across North America are still wrestling with disruptions that started last week
June 24, 2024 at 11:42 PM
FILE - Vehicles sit in a row outside a dealership, June 2, 2024, in Lone Tree, Colo. Car dealerships across North America have faced a major disruption this week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
June 24, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Car dealers crippled by cyberattack

The nearly week-old cyber outage has left thousands of dealers across the U.S. and Canada unable to process appointments or complete sales transactions. Cyber security expert Scott Spiro weighs in.
June 24, 2024 at 6:14 PM
VIDEO: Car dealers crippled by cyberattack
June 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Here are the best performance cars for $65,000

The number of truly outstanding performance cars priced at or around $65,000 might surprise you
June 24, 2024 at 4:37 PM
This photo provided by Cadillac shows the 2024 CT4-V Blackwing. The Blackwing version of the CT4 small sedan comes with a 472-horsepower V6 engine. (Courtesy of General Motors via AP)
June 24, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Cyberattack hampers car dealers

ABC News’ Faith Abubey discusses how hackers have broken into thousands of dealership networks across the U.S.
June 24, 2024 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Cyber Attack hampers car dealers
June 24, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Massive cyberattack hits car dealerships

CDK Global, a major software provider for the auto industry, says hackers broke into its network, causing headaches for buyers and those getting their vehicles repaired.
June 24, 2024 at 12:55 PM
VIDEO: Massive cyberattack hits car dealerships
June 24, 2024 at 12:54 PM

China, EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs

Officials say that China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU's recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles
June 24, 2024 at 12:54 PM
FILE - Leapmotor vehicles are parked outside a showroom in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang province on May 14, 2024. China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU’s recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, officials from both sides say. (AP Photo/Caroline Chen, File)
June 24, 2024 at 12:51 PM

Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

Car dealerships across North America have faced a major disruption this week
June 24, 2024 at 12:51 PM
FILE - Vehicles sit in a row outside a dealership, June 2, 2024, in Lone Tree, Colo. Car dealerships across North America have faced a major disruption this week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
June 24, 2024 at 5:42 AM

A Mexico City neighborhood keeps the iconic Volkswagen Beetle alive

The Volkswagen Beetle may have been born in Germany, but the “Bug” is king in a neighborhood on the fringes of Mexico City
June 24, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Volkswagen Beetle taxi drivers change a flat tire in the Cuautepec neighborhood of Mexico City, Friday, June 21, 2024. Mechanics in the area say driving a Volkswagen Beetle or “vocho” as it’s known in Mexico, is a dying tradition because parts have been harder to come by since Volkswagen halted production five years ago. (AP Photo/Aurea Del Rosario)
June 23, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Thousands of car dealerships’ operations crippled by cyberattack

A major auto industry software provider, CDK Global, says it was hit by cyberattacks on Wednesday, crippling business at roughly 15,000 auto dealerships in the U.S. and Canada.
June 23, 2024 at 3:40 PM
VIDEO: Thousands of car dealerships’ operations crippled by cyberattack
June 21, 2024 at 12:11 AM

Bugatti unveils 1st electrified sports car

The $4.1 million Tourbillon is currently in the testing phase.
June 21, 2024 at 12:11 AM
The $4.1 million Tourbillon is currently in the testing phase.
June 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM

New Bugatti Tourbillon gets 37 miles of electric range

The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
June 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM
The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
June 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Edmunds: The best performance cars for $65,000

The number of truly outstanding performance cars priced at or around $65,000 might surprise you
June 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM
This photo provided by Cadillac shows the 2024 CT4-V Blackwing. The Blackwing version of the CT4 small sedan comes with a 472-horsepower V6 engine. (Courtesy of General Motors via AP)
June 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Fisker files for bankruptcy protection

Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry leaders struggle to lure more buyers beyond the early adapters of the technology
June 18, 2024 at 5:42 PM
FILE - Fisker Automotive's Fisker Karma, a sports luxury plug-in hybrid car, is displayed at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Nov. 18, 2010. Electric vehicle maker Fisker has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a period when even the top manufacturers in the industry are struggling. Its operating subsidiary, Fisker Group Inc., said in its filing that its estimated assets were between $500 million and $1 billion. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
June 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Hyundai to start manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at new Georgia plant this fall

Hyundai Motor Group says it plans to begin manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at its sprawling new plant in Georgia this fall
June 18, 2024 at 3:02 PM
FILE - The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 sits on display at the Chicago Auto Show, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Chicago. Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday, June 18, 2024, that it plans to begin manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at its sprawling new plant in Georgia this fall. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
1 month ago

Hyundai sued by DOL after manufacturing plant employed 13-year-old on assembly line

The plant allegedly employed a 13-year old child to work over 50 hours per week in its assembly line, the agency said.
1 month ago
The Hyundai Motor Co. logo is seen on the front grill of a Santa Fe sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) facility in Montgomery, Alabama, July 19, 2017.
1 month ago

Nissan issues 'do not drive' warning for older vehicles, says airbags can explode

The warning covers certain model year 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s.
1 month ago
The warning covers certain model year 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s.
1 month ago

Experts explain rise in catalytic converter theft amid shooting death of actor

A nationwide crime trend plaguing car owners has gained renewed focus amid the death of actor Johnny Wactor.
1 month ago
Actor Johnny Wactor is seen, Oct. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia.
1 month ago

Why thieves steal catalytic converters

The high value of the precious metals in these devices is seen as the main reason why they are targeted.
1 month ago
The high value of the precious metals in these devices is seen as the main reason why they are targeted.
1 month ago

Tips for keeping your family safe while in the car

With many people hitting the road this holiday weekend, ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares tips on how to stay safe while behind the wheel.
1 month ago
Tips for keeping your family safe while in the car
1 month ago

UAW loses Alabama vote to expand

Thousands of Mercedes Benz workers in Alabama voted against joining the union.
1 month ago
VIDEO: UAW loses Alabama vote to expand
1 month ago

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote 'no' to joining union

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW, a blow to the union's expansion in the South.
1 month ago
Mercedes employees Austin Brooks, David Johnston and Jacob Ryan attend a rally in Tuscaloosa, AL, May 5, 2024.
2 months ago

Biden announces new China tariffs on electric vehicles, solar, chips and more

Biden announced new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, including a sharp hike on electric vehicles, to help protect his administration's investments.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden announces increased tariffs to promote American investments and jobs in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 14, 2024 in Washington, DC.
2 months ago

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting to join the UAW. Here's what's at stake.

Vote comes a month after the UAW unionized its first auto plant in the South.
2 months ago
United Auto Workers union supporters attended a May 4, 2024 rally in Birmingham, Ala.
2 months ago

Why electric vehicles are causing motion sickness in drivers, passengers

Some EVs have an eco mode that's set up to make the throttle less sensitive.
2 months ago
The lack of sound in electric vehicles as well as strong regenerative braking can cause motion sickness in some drivers and passengers, experts say.
2 months ago

Police, cancer researchers team up to track stolen vehicles

Police in Portland, Oregon, are arresting more suspected car thieves and reducing the number of vehicles stolen, thanks to a partnership with cancer researchers.
2 months ago
A stolen car is recovered in Portland.
2 months ago

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says

4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.
2 months ago
Employees are seen outside the entrance to a Volkswagen automobile assembly plant in Chattanooga, TN, March 20, 2024.
2 months ago

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, vote to join UAW

Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted overwhelmingly to join the United Auto Workers. ABC News' Morgan Norwood reports.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, vote to join UAW
2 months ago

Tennessee Volkswagen workers vote to join union

Workers at Volkswagen in Tennessee are giving a thumbs up to join the United Autoworkers which marks the first non-union factory in the South to organize.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Tennessee Volkswagen workers vote to join union
2 months ago

Why the UAW vote at Volkswagen is significant for workers across US

Roughly 4,000 voters at a Volkswagen facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee, begin casting their union ballots today.
2 months ago
 United Auto Workers members strike the General Motors Lansing Delta Assembly Plant in Lansing, MI, Sept. 29, 2023 in Lansing, Michigan.
3 months ago

This automaker has an answer to electric sports cars

"There's going to come a point where physics gets in the way," according to McLaren engineer Sandy Holford.
3 months ago
The McLaren 750S delivers 740 horsepower from its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine.
3 months ago

New reports warns of rise in online used car scams

The Better Business Bureau says scammers are turning to new tactics to trick buyers, especially for those looking to buy classic cars.
3 months ago
VIDEO: New reports warns of rise in online used car scams
3 months ago

Kia’s design chief talks about the brand's design philosophy

Karim Habib, head of Kia Global Design, says design is an important factor for customers.
3 months ago
Karim Habid, head of Kia Global Design, says design is an important factor for customers.
3 months ago

New York City transit officials approve $15 commuter toll

New York City's Metro Transit Authority has approved a first-in-the-nation congestion fee for drivers traveling into the heart of Manhattan.
3 months ago
Vehicles in Jersey City, N.J., approach the Holland Tunnel into New York City, July 26, 2023.
3 months ago

Chrysler recalling 280,000 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling more than 280,000 cars over an airbag issue and Donald Trump's social media platform may be going public.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Chrysler recalling 280,000 vehicles
3 months ago

Meet your new virtual assistant: The AI in your car

Mercedes-Benz says its new virtual assistant transforms the "car-driver relationship."
3 months ago
Automakers are increasingly incorporating advanced AI systems in new vehicles. 
3 months ago

Modern female crash dummies can improve safety for women, experts say

Experts believe developing a more modern female crash dummy can save the lives of women in car crashes.
3 months ago
In this March 29, 2018, file photo, a crash test model is displayed inside a 2018 Toyota Camry on the floor of the New York Auto Show in New York.
3 months ago

New EPA vehicle standards would cut US emissions, ramp up pressure for more EVs

The Environmental Protection Agency announced new vehicle emissions standards Wednesday that will push the U.S. auto industry to make more electric cars and trucks.
3 months ago
Employees work on the R1S model electric vehicles on the pilot production line at Rivian's headquarters in Irvine, Calif., July 5, 2023.
3 months ago

EPA announces new vehicle emissions standards

The new vehicle emissions standards puts pressure the industry to make more electric vehicles.
3 months ago
EPA announces new vehicle emissions standards
4 months ago

Rivian's new low-cost SUV could take sales away from Tesla

Our vehicles "shift mindsets in terms of what's possible in an electric vehicle," said CEO RJ Scaringe.
4 months ago
Electric carmaker Rivian unveiled its new midsize SUV, the R2, on March 7, 2024.
4 months ago

Rivian CEO says company is changing mindsets on electric vehicles

In the interview with ABC News, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company’s vehicles “shift mindsets in terms of what’s possible in an electric vehicle.”
4 months ago
In the interview with ABC News, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the company’s vehicles “shift mindsets in terms of what’s possible in an electric vehicle.”
4 months ago

Waymo approved to expand robotaxi service to LA

Waymo has been approved to expand its driverless taxi service to Los Angeles while concerns mount over self-driving cars and vehicle safety.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Waymo approved to expand robotaxi service to LA
4 months ago

How these 2 events are trying to save car culture in the US

Two major car events are taking place the same weekend in Florida.
4 months ago
The Amelia is widely viewed as the East Coast’s premier concours event. Every year it takes place at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island.
4 months ago

GM engineer sets example for fellow minorities

"Do not let obstacles be roadblocks," said Dom Lester, a chief engineer at General Motors.
4 months ago
Dom Lester, chief engineer for performance variants, parts and motorsports engineering at General Motors, stands next to the Silverado HD ZR2 Bison.
4 months ago

2 Black GM workers share their experiences in the automotive industry

"Do not let obstacles be roadblocks," said GM chief engineer Dom Lester.
4 months ago
"Do not let obstacles be roadblocks," said GM chief engineer Dom Lester.
5 months ago

Why 2024 may be the best year to buy a new car or truck

More automakers are offering deep discounts to move inventory.
5 months ago
In this Nov. 25, 2022, file photo, Bronco sports-utility vehicles sit outside a Ford dealership in Denver.
5 months ago

Experts weigh in on why there are so many car recalls

The near-daily headlines warning of a recall amount to more than an eye-catching coincidence.
5 months ago
The near-daily headlines warning of a recall amount to more than an eye-catching coincidence.