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Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickups

Jan. 29, 2025 16:11 PM EST

DETROIT (AP) — Hours after being sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks — also a principal way that it regulates air pollution and addresses climate change. Duffy...

Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

Jan. 28, 2025 12:48 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure. The former Wisconsin congressman has promised safer Boeing planes, less regulation and help for...

'We've got to move forward' - Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changes

Jan. 24, 2025 09:59 AM EST

DETROIT (AP) — While President Donald Trump took aim at the electric vehicle industry this week, there is still optimism about the industry’s future in Michigan, a state retooling from America’s most recognizable auto hub to its number one destination for electric vehicle investment. ...

Edmunds Top Rated vehicle awards are out for 2025

Jan. 22, 2025 09:15 AM EST

Once a year, Edmunds’ car experts gather to decide on the best new vehicles on sale. The annual Edmunds Top Rated Awards are given to the cars, trucks and SUVs that beat out the rest of the competition according to Edmunds’ rigorous vehicle testing program. To win, each vehicle must have been...

Transportation secretary pick vows to buck any pressure to help Elon Musk in agency probes of Tesla

Jan. 15, 2025 16:27 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s pick to head the Transportation Department promised Wednesday to scrutinize Boeing's safety issues, streamline regulations and not interfere in ongoing agency investigations into Elon Musk’s electric car company if confirmed as secretary. Former...

NHTSA closes preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxis

Jan. 15, 2025 11:20 AM EST

U.S. automobile safety regulators are closing their preliminary investigation into General Motors' Cruise robotaxis without taking further action. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the Office of Defects Investigation opened a preliminary evaluation in...

Edmunds highlights the top car-tech trends from CES 2025

Jan. 15, 2025 06:46 AM EST

CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas continues to provide a sneak peek at future technology. The annual showcase includes advanced automotive tech in an industry striving to reduce pollution and increase occupant safety while also providing greater convenience and...

China's electric car sales grew in 2024 as sales of gasoline cars plunged

Jan. 13, 2025 06:19 AM EST

BEIJING (AP) — Sales of all types of electric vehicles rose more than 40% in China last year, while those of gasoline-powered automobiles plunged, industry data showed Monday. A total of 31.4 million vehicles including buses and trucks were sold last year in the world's biggest...

Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market

Jan. 13, 2025 01:31 AM EST

BANGKOK (AP) — Auto industry newcomers like Taiwan-based iPhone maker Foxconn and China's Huawei Technologies are maneuvering to gain an edge in the electric vehicle sector, prompting automakers like Japan's Nissan and Honda to announce plans to join forces against a flood of ambitious...

From AI assistants to holographic displays, automakers showcase in-cabin experiences at CES

Jan. 09, 2025 23:29 PM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Interior lighting aimed at reducing motion sickness. Shiny holographic dashboards displayed on windshields. And AI-powered voice assistants paired with infotainment systems to keep you company on long drives. Automakers pulled out all the stops to showcase their...