Henrik Fisker's second attempt at creating an electric car company has faced serious challenges
Henrik Fisker’s second attempt at creating an electric car company has faced serious challenges, with reports of internal chaos and technical issues plaguing its flagship model, the Ocean SUV. Despite its initial promise, the company…
In 2006, Elon Musk revealed a deceptively simple yet strategically sound plan for Tesla. Nicknamed “The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan,” it outlined a step-by-step approach. The first phase involved launching a high-end electric sports…
Gearheads, mark your calendars! Brad Pitt is revving his engines for a return to the big screen. Two years after the initial announcement, a mysterious racing movie featuring the Hollywood A-lister is finally nearing the…
General Motors announced on Friday that Tony Roma will take over as the executive chief engineer of the Corvette program starting in July
General Motors announced on Friday that Tony Roma will take over as the executive chief engineer of the Corvette program starting in July, succeeding Tadge Juechter who is retiring. Roma, who previously worked on the…
A cloud of controversy hung over Tesla’s 2024 shareholder meeting. The company faced a tough market and backlash from a recent lawsuit that overturned Elon Musk’s compensation plan. This shift in the company’s fortunes contrasted…
Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford, is a true car enthusiast, which sets him apart from many other top executives in the auto industry. He doesn’t just focus on business numbers; he deeply understands the…
Apple gave a sneak peek of the new CarPlay last year. Now, at the Apple Worldwide Developer’s Conference 2024, more details have emerged. The updated CarPlay will be customizable, allowing carmakers to adjust their design…
Electric car sales have been going down, and people in the car industry are wondering if customers don’t want electric cars anymore. Since last year, fewer people are buying electric cars because they’re looking for…
Gas prices are going down across the United States
Gas prices are going down across the United States, which means drivers are paying less when they fill up their cars. According to AAA, the average national gas price on Monday was about $3.44 per…
Chairman Akio Toyoda recently inaugurated a new Toyota R&D facility with a visibly damaged GR Yaris rally car
Chairman Akio Toyoda recently inaugurated a new Toyota research and development (R&D) facility, with a visibly damaged GR Yaris rally car displayed behind him. It turns out Toyoda himself was driving when the car flipped…
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is being investigated by an independent federal monitor
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is being investigated by an independent federal monitor due to accusations that he retaliated against other union leaders, as detailed in a court filing on Monday. Neil Barofsky, the…
General Motors announced on Tuesday a new plan to buy back $6 billion worth of its own shares
General Motors announced on Tuesday a new plan to buy back $6 billion worth of its own shares. This comes shortly after the company increased its dividend payment due to a positive outlook for the…
Americans have now received more than $1 billion in new credits and subsidies for buying EVs under the Inflation Reduction Act
Americans have now received more than $1 billion in new credits and subsidies for buying electric vehicles (EVs) under the Inflation Reduction Act, according to an announcement by the U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday. This…
The European Union decided on Wednesday to raise taxes on Chinese electric cars
The European Union decided on Wednesday to raise taxes on Chinese electric cars. They’re worried that China’s help for its car industry is making it hard for European carmakers to compete. The European Commission, which…
At the start of the race, Linus Lundqvist, a rookie, was in the lead. But Marcus Armstrong, his teammate from Chip Ganassi Racing, bumped into him as they came out of the first turn. This…
Newgarden was leading the race with his Team Penske teammates
Newgarden was leading the race with his Team Penske teammates, McLaughlin and Power, close behind before the last pit stop. As the race neared its end, Newgarden had to deal with lapped car Nolan Siegel,…
Power emerged from the pits ahead of both his teammates, Newgarden and McLaughlin
Power was behind his Team Penske teammates, Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin, with only 14 laps left on the 4.014-mile, 14-turn road course. Both Power and McLaughlin were using the less liked softer tires as…
The start of the weekend was tough for Romain Grosjean
The start of the weekend was tough for the 38-year-old Romain Grosjean. He crashed on his first flying lap during the opening practice last Friday. Despite this setback and qualifying in 14th place in mixed…
Will Power zoomed around the repaved one-mile oval at a speed of 161.681mph
At 43 years old, Will Power, who recently won at Road America, zoomed around the repaved one-mile oval at a speed of 161.681mph. Just like last Sunday’s race at Road America, where Team Penske swept…
Elon Musk is facing growing criticism for his focus on X (formerly Twitter) at the expense of Tesla, causing a decline in his popularity beyond his core supporters. Tesla’s stock started declining around the time…
Biden's changes mean there will actually be more pollution than first thought
When President Biden announced new rules about how much pollution cars can make in March, he made it easier for car companies. They can take longer to switch to electric cars than they first thought.…
Amazon.com’s robotaxi unit Zoox announced on Wednesday that it will start testing its self-driving cars in Austin, Texas, and Miami. This will be the first time Zoox tests its cars outside of the western United…
The United States had a break from tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia for two years
The United States had a break from tariffs on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia for two years. The break ended on Thursday. This means American solar energy project builders have until the end of…
Governor Glenn Youngkin of Virginia said on Wednesday that the state will not follow California’s strict rules about vehicle emissions anymore. These rules are meant to reduce pollution from cars and trucks. The decision comes…
Rivian has been very busy as it moved from talking about its electric vehicles (EVs) to actually selling them. It made an electric pickup truck and an electric SUV, and it also planned to have…
