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May 3, 2024 at 7:42 PM
US loosens some EV battery rules, potentially increasing tax credit eligibility
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says new rules governing electric vehicle tax credits are a giveaway to China
May 3, 2024 at 7:42 PM
May 3, 2024 at 6:17 PM
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.
May 3, 2024 at 6:17 PM
May 1, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Ford recalls Maverick pickups in US because tail lights can go dark, increasing the risk of a crash
Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick small pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate
May 1, 2024 at 4:46 PM
April 29, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks
Late this year, Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks
April 29, 2024 at 5:04 PM
April 29, 2024 at 3:58 PM
US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system
Two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators
April 29, 2024 at 3:58 PM
April 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
United Auto Workers reaches deal with Daimler Truck, averting potential strike in North Carolina
The United Auto Workers union announced it reached a last-minute tentative agreement with truck and bus manufacturer Daimler Truck on Friday evening, averting a potential strike of more than 7,000 workers
April 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
April 26, 2024 at 4:54 PM
US probes whether Tesla Autopilot recall did enough to make sure drivers pay attention
The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road
April 26, 2024 at 4:54 PM
April 25, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Surging auto insurance rates squeeze drivers, fuel inflation
Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation
April 25, 2024 at 3:03 PM
April 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says
4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.
April 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
April 21, 2024 at 12:15 AM
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.
April 21, 2024 at 12:15 AM
April 20, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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.
April 20, 2024 at 4:17 PM
April 17, 2024 at 7:54 PM
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.
April 17, 2024 at 7:54 PM
April 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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.
April 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
2 months ago
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Meet your new virtual assistant: The AI in your car
Mercedes-Benz says its new virtual assistant transforms the "car-driver relationship."
2 months ago
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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.
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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.
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EPA announces new vehicle emissions standards
The new vehicle emissions standards puts pressure the industry to make more electric vehicles.
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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.
2 months ago
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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GM engineer sets example for fellow minorities
"Do not let obstacles be roadblocks," said Dom Lester, a chief engineer at General Motors.
3 months ago
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2 Black GM workers share their experiences in the automotive industry
"Do not let obstacles be roadblocks," said GM chief engineer Dom Lester.
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Why 2024 may be the best year to buy a new car or truck
More automakers are offering deep discounts to move inventory.
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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.
3 months ago
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What to know about Parent PLUS loan forgiveness
ABC News' Alexis Christoforous reports on options to pay Parent PLUS loans and electric vehicle tax breaks in today's "Ask Alexis."
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Toyota warns 50,000 drivers to stop driving over airbag issue
Models include the 2003-2004 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and 2004-2005 Rav 4, with Toyota citing an issue with the age of the airbags that could cause injury or death to drivers and passengers.
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Car insurance rates have soared 36% since 2020. Here’s why.
The rate increases coincided with a jump in the price of cars and auto repairs.
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'Political nonsense' about electric vehicles will 'die down,' energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm sat down with ABC News to discuss Americans' concerns over electric vehicles.
3 months ago
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US energy secretary on how to get more Americans excited about EVs
Sec. Jennifer Granholm says falling prices on EVs will help boost sales.
3 months ago
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Ford, Kia recall vehicles
Ford is recalling nearly 2 million Explorers from 2011 to 2019, while Kia is recalling 101,000 vehicles for similar problems with roof molding.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Ford cuts back on EV truck production
The automaker claimed that lower sales of its F-150 Lightning have slowed and it will move 1,400 workers to gas engine vehicles.
4 months ago
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What to know about a proposed Wisconsin tax on electric vehicle chargers
The number of electric vehicles registered in Wisconsin has exploded in recent years.
4 months ago
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Why Wisconsin may start taxing EV chargers
The measure aims to expand Wisconsin's network of EV charging stations.
4 months ago
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DOT announces $623M for EV charging infrastructure
The grants will support 47 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico.
4 months ago
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Automotive tech trends in the new year
ABC News’ Danny New explains how your car could soon change color on demand or even buy your food.
4 months ago
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Here's why electric vehicle sales are slowing, experts say
EV sales slowed down in 2023. Will the trend reverse this year?
4 months ago
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Manual mania, Cybertruck's arrival: 5 shockers in the auto industry
The trends that shook up the automotive industry in 2023.
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Honda and Toyota recall nearly 4 million vehicles combined
The recall involves 2017 to 2020 Hondas and Acura models and 15 different Toyota models from 2020 and 2021.
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Tesla recalls 2 million vehicles over autopilot safety issue, government agency says
Tesla will release a software update for the cars.
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Tesla to recall more than 2 million cars
The recall is due to an issue with the Autopilot feature and comes after a two-year investigation by the NHTSA into a series of crashes.
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Big engines sell out as automakers discontinue them
Powerful, gas-guzzling engines are now scorned by an industry that's quickly replacing them with four cylinders or electric motors.
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How car buyers can protect themselves against odometer scams
New data shows there are 2.1 million cars on American roads with odometers that have been rolled back, up 14% from a year ago, according to Carfax.
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New ‘Cyber Trucks’ released by Tesla
The first futuristic style vehicle has been released to only a dozen customers and their new all-wheel drive feature is said to be coming next year.
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Electric vehicles vs. gas cars
Electric vehicles are shown to be far less reliable than gas cars, according to a new study.
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Autoworkers at Tesla, BMW and more move to join UAW, union says
Thousands of employees at 13 non-union automakers -- including Tesla, Toyota, BMW and Nissan -- have moved to join the United Auto Workers, according to the union.
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