David Shepardson
GM to invest $900m to retool Michigan auto plant to build EVs
With $500m of US government grants and its own investment, GM hopes to turn Lansing plant into EV hub.
GM to pay $145.8 million penalty after US finds excess emissions
The investigation found vehicles from the 2012-2018 model years were emitting more than 10% higher CO2 on average than GM initially claimed.
Republican state AGs challenge new US fuel economy rules
The AGs have called the ne requirements unworkable and forcing automakers to build more electric vehicles.
GM self-driving unit Cruise names new CEO as it seeks turnaround
Former xBox founding engineer Marc Whitten will take over as CEO on July 16, General Motors robotaxi unit Cruise announced Tuesday.
Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over wiper, trim issues in latest setback
In a further blow for the electric vehicle giant, an issue with a windshield wiper, which could lead to reduced visibility, has been...
Ford recalls 668,000 2014 F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issue
The vehicle has been found to unexpectedly downshift into first gear in some instances.
US lawmakers seek to reduce China’s dominance of critical mineral supplies
The new working group will help propose policies to lower U.S. reliance on China for critical minerals used in a variety of products...
US biz groups seek hearing, more time to weigh in on Biden’s China tariff hike
A wide swath of pro-trade American business groups has asked the Biden administration for another month to comment on plans to impose steeper...
New York transit agency looks for capital cuts after halt to congestion pricing
New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Monday the agency is looking for cuts to capital projects and is concerned about the status of...
US raises truck, SUV fuel economy rules, much less than first proposed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the proposed new rules will result in much lower compliance penalties than originally proposed, a...
