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Low inventories of new vehicles mean even celebrities sometimes have a tough time finding exotic new sets of wheels.One man who's made a business out of overcoming obstacles to match the rich and famous with the horsepower of their dreams…

TO THE EDITOR: My property adjoins the site of the new Rivian plant ("Rivian faces local opposition to plant in Georgia," autonews.com, Feb. 23). Our rural communities oppose this monstrous assembly plant. Rivian says they are a green,…

While Stellantis invests tens of billions of dollars in electric vehicles and crafts robust strategies, Tavares warns that the automaker must make productivity gains in the coming years to offset the additional expenses that come with…

MG Motor India has officially launched the 2022 ZS EV starting at Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in two variants - Excite and Exclusive. The Exclusive variant is now available for bookings, whereas the…

GM launched a similar effort, albeit one that uses a slightly different technology, last year with VINView, a partnership between the automaker and logistics company FreightVerify. VINView uses the GM vehicle's OnStar module to track the…

Alternatively, passing those costs on to customers will drive millions out of the new-vehicle market — and obviate thousands and thousands of manufacturing jobs. Stellantis has tried to get ahead of higher EV costs by shifting much of the…

TO THE EDITOR: Is one of the Detroit 3 automakers once again on the verge of dumping a vehicle because the company has gotten bored with it? ("GM to restart Chevy Bolt production in April after battery-fire recall," autonews.com, Feb. 15)…

Ford Motor Co. flew the Ukrainian flag outside its headquarters last week "in an expression of solidarity" against Russia's invasion of its neighboring country, CEO Jim Farley said. The automaker suspended its operations in Russia, and the…

"There's no doubt Lucid has a great product and seems to have healthy demand, with reservations increasing from 17,000 in November 2021 to 25,000 at the end of February," said Josh Shastal, director of vehicle forecasting for North America…

DETROIT -- Piston Group LLC will maintain its certification as a minority business as its legal fight with the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council plays out in court, judges decided Thursday. The Michigan Court of Appeals issued…

But neon is not the only raw material at risk because of the war. Russia provides about one-third of the world's palladium, according to Techcet. Palladium is used in semiconductor manufacturing and is critical to catalytic…

But neon is not the only raw material at risk because of the war. Russia provides about one-third of the world's palladium, according to Techcet. Palladium is used in semiconductor manufacturing and is critical to catalytic…

Construction will start in 2023, with cars rolling off the production line starting in 2026, VW said.  The Trinity sedan will be about the size of the midsize Passat. The car is aimed at the mass market and targets a range of more than 700…

Construction will start in 2023, with cars rolling off the production line starting in 2026, VW said.  The Trinity sedan will be about the size of the midsize Passat. The car is aimed at the mass market and targets a range of more than 700…

BERLIN -- Tesla has received a conditional license to begin production at its electric vehicle factory and adjacent battery plant in Gruenheide, Germany, ending months of delay for the landmark site that was initially supposed to open last…

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. said on Friday it has not decided when to resume operations at its assembly plant in St Petersburg, Russia, citing ongoing issues with component delivery. "Hyundai Motor Company is deeply concerned by the…

Renault's majority control of AvtoVAZ, the Soviet-era maker of Ladas, and reliance on Russia for about 12 percent of its revenue are now matters of investor concern. Cutting ties with the venture would come at a tremendous cost, and…

DETROIT – The Detroit 3 automakers and UAW late Thursday announced that factory workers in areas not deemed high risk by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will no longer have to wear masks on the job regardless of vaccination…

Japan's Panasonic Corp. is looking to purchase land in the United States for a massive factory to make a new type of electric vehicle battery for Tesla, public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday. Panasonic is looking at building the…

Supplier giant Magna International Inc. said it was halting its operations in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine, a company spokeswoman said on Thursday. "Like most in the international community, we remain deeply concerned with the…

Volkswagen Group has joined the exodus of companies from Russia, suspending exports to and local production in the country in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The move affects VW's two factories in Russia that produce Volkswagen brand…

Automakers are struggling to obtain crucial wire harnesses -- used to organize miles of cables inside vehicles -- as suppliers in western Ukraine have been shuttered by the Russian invasion, forcing them to curtail production. Audi's…

As automakers turn their focus to zero-emission cars and light trucks, the application of futuristic technologies like blockchains are aiding efforts to slash costs amid cut-throat competition. Global players including Mercedes, BMW and…

BERLIN -- Porsche will halt production at its factory in Leipzig, Germany, due to supply-chain problems stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. The factory was forced to suspend production from Wednesday afternoon until the end of next…

BERLIN -- Mercedes-Benz expects to reduce production at some of its European plants as supplies of parts produced in Ukraine run short. The automaker said it will adjust shift planning at individual plants next week, but it will aim to…

Ford's creation of new business units for its internal combustion and electric vehicles will come with a new organizational structure. A number of executives will be taking on new responsibilities, effective immediately. Here's a look at…

A Volvo spokesman said the carmaker exports vehicles to Russia from plants in Sweden, China and the U.S. According to industry figures, Volvo sold around 9,000 cars in Russia in 2021. GM said it would suspend all vehicle exports to Russia…

The crisis in Ukraine has caused disruptions at some auto assembly plants and prompted companies to suspend shipments to Russia.

BERLIN -- BMW is being forced to stop production of BMW and Mini cars in its German and other European plants after Russia's invasion of the Ukraine halted deliveries of key components. "The conflict in Ukraine is having a far-reaching…

Hyundai Motor Co. will invest 19.4 trillion won ($16.15 billion) in electrification through 2030 the company accelerates its electric car ambitions with a new target to sell 1.87 million pure EVs by 2030 and launch 17 new EV models across…