#automakers

[ follow ]
#electric-vehicles #tariffs #trade-policy #fuel-economy #carplay-ultra #ev-tax-credit #legislation #supply-chain
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Car Companies Are Eyeing Affordable New Sedans As Crossovers Become 'Kind Of Boring'

Automakers are considering reviving sedans due to rising vehicle costs and changing consumer preferences.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy | TechCrunch

Ascend Elements has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., a heavy blow to investors who had sunk nearly $900 million into the company.
European startups
#electric-vehicles
Cars
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

As electric truck demand craters, GM lays off workers and idles plant

Automakers are scaling back electric vehicle production plans due to tariffs, loss of federal incentives, and challenges in transitioning truck customers to EVs.
more#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Most EV Fast Chargers Are Built In Months. Ionna Just Built One In 5 Days

"Speed of deployment is one of the biggest challenges facing EV infrastructure expansion. Our prefab manufacturing model allows charging networks to dramatically reduce construction timelines, lower project costs, and bring charging capacity online faster."
Alternative transportation
Apple
fromFortune
5 months ago

Ford CEO Jim Farley strikes a cautious tone on Apple's new CarPlay Ultra and its increasing control over cars: 'Do you want the Apple brand to start the car?' | Fortune

Automakers are resisting Apple CarPlay Ultra's deeper integration because handing control of vehicle systems to Apple raises safety, control, and brand-ownership concerns.
#ev-tax-credit
more#ev-tax-credit
US politics
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Exclusive: Trump's DOE proposes cutting billions in grants for GM, Ford, and lots of startups | TechCrunch

The Department of Energy plans to cancel over $500 million in startup grants and propose billions more in cuts affecting automakers and suppliers.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Toyota makes a $1.5B bet on the startup ecosystem | TechCrunch

EV sales surged before the federal $7,500 credit expired, producing record deliveries while automakers face inventory and margin challenges; DOE canceled $7.56B in clean energy grants.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
8 months ago

iOS 26's CarPlay confirmed to support video playback, with a big catch

iOS 26 introduces video playback in CarPlay, contingent upon automaker support.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
8 months ago

The Best Hybrid SUVs To Buy In 2025

Hybrids combine electric power for driving efficiency with gasoline endurance, offering a practical alternative to fully electric vehicles.
Cars
fromArs Technica
9 months ago

Feds tell automakers to forget about paying fuel economy fines

Automakers face reduced motivation to improve fuel economy due to weakened federal regulations and eliminated fines.
fromInsideHook
9 months ago

BMW Asks: What If Drivers Don't Care About Self-Driving Cars?

BMW's strategy emphasizes safety and driver assistance over purely automated driving, highlighting a commitment to enhancing the driving experience rather than replacing it.
Cars
Apple
fromInsideEVs
10 months ago

'Don't Invade Our Systems': Automakers Warn Apple Over CarPlay Ultra

Automakers are resisting Apple's expansion of CarPlay into full car systems, prioritizing user data control and proprietary software.
Apple
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Apple's more immersive CarPlay is dividing the auto industry

Apple's next-gen CarPlay Ultra is polarizing the auto industry as automakers choose between adopting the system or maintaining control over their technology.
#tariffs
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Trump plans to ease tariff impact on US carmakers

Trump is easing tariffs on foreign vehicle parts to support U.S. carmakers.
The new tariff plan rewards domestic manufacturing and supports investment in the U.S.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 year ago

Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs

Trump's administration is easing tariffs on foreign cars and parts to support domestic manufacturing and jobs.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
11 months ago

Toyota May Be Losing $1 Million An Hour Due To Trump's Tariffs

U.S.-Japan trade tariffs are critically affecting automakers, with Toyota possibly losing $1 million per hour amidst ongoing negotiations.
Cars
fromEngadget
11 months ago

Ford will raise Mustang Mach-E prices in part due to tariffs

Tariffs will significantly impact EV pricing, with Ford estimating a $1.5 billion loss due to current policy.
Other EV makers like Rivian and Lucid also expect cost increases due to tariffs.
more#tariffs
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 year ago

Trump moves closer to semiconductor tariffs, floats pause on auto duties

"The probes follow Trump's remarks over the weekend that he would announce the details of new tariffs on semiconductors within days, highlighting his administration's ongoing scrutiny of imports under national security concerns."
US politics
[ Load more ]