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'We've got to move forward' - Michigan electric vehicle industry responds to Trump policy changes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Flying taxis are on the horizon as aviation soars into a new frontier
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school and his woodsy home in the mountains during the 1980s, JoeBen Bevirt began fantasizing about flying cars that could whisk him to his destination in a matter of minutes. As CEO of Joby...
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicles had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China, and growth in parts of Europe and the United States, despite headwinds. In a milestone for China, the world's biggest auto market, EVs hit 50% of new car sales in July. That...
