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California lawmakers drive solutions for EV battery recycling
Sep 27, 2024
As the market matures, used EV batteries will start piling up. New standards might encourage changes in manufacturing.
Ford announces layoffs amid transition to electric vehicles
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 23, 2022
One of America's largest automakers announced that it would cut 3,000 jobs to lower costs amid its shift toward EVs.
Does Tesla actually want competitors to make electric cars?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Aug 27, 2021
There's a disconnect between what CEO Elon Musk says and what he does, according to auto journalist Jamie Kitman.
GM pursues winning skill set with big layoffs
by
Justin Ho
Nov 26, 2018
General Motors is shutting down production of some of its less-profitable vehicles, closing some plants and cutting an estimated 14,000 jobs. It will double its investment in autonomous and electric cars in the next two years in an effort to get ahead of major changes in the automotive landscape in America. Click the audio player […]
With auto tariffs on the horizon, a warning from U.S. carmakers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Aug 21, 2018
"I am cautiously pessimistic" about trade in this economy, a member of the motor vehicle supplier industry says.
U.S. automakers’ push into China faces hurdles
Nov 25, 2016
Big American trucks used to be banned, and they're still subject to high tariffs, but GM and Ford seem to think the time is right.
The Volkswagen emissions scandal: customers weigh in
Sep 29, 2015
Customers like Sara Sheey are looking for the company to make things right.
For public good, not for profit.
U.S. auto makers optimistic about European sales
Sep 15, 2015
But the dollar's strength against the euro makes things tricky.
It's all about the hardware at Detroit auto show
Jan 12, 2015
Another auto-show trend: Everything's going to be 'kind of environmentally responsible.'
The post-recall GM: What's it look like?
Apr 24, 2014
GM has replaced some senior executives and established a new engineering division devoted to safety and quality.