Category: Design
Column: Toyota spent a bunch to build batteries. It could have spent more to make its own electricity
Toyota is spending $13.9 billion to build EV batteries in rural N.C. It should have spent more to add on-site solar, wind generation from the get-go.
8 automakers misled customers about giving driver data to police, lawmakers say
The lawmakers’ findings raise questions about whether automakers can be held to account for departing from promises made about user privacy.
Tesla settles factory worker’s sexual harassment lawsuit
Tesla has settled a lawsuit by a former factory employee who says she was fired for complaining about severe sexual harassment, as the electric carmaker faces a series of sex and race discrimination lawsuits.
More stable new-vehicle production means higher Q1 sales for suppliers
More stable new-vehicle assembly meant higher sales numbers in the first quarter for many North American suppliers, another welcome sign for parts makers hoping for more consistent production schedules form automakers.
Guest commentary: Now is the time for the auto industry to go all-in on taking the coal out of cars
Automakers have the opportunity to soon buy green steel, made without fossil fuels.
Register now for the Automotive News Leading Women Conference
The May 21 event features Ford Motor Co.’s Lisa Drake and Hyundai Motor America’s Tia Battle as keynote speakers.
EU warns BYD, Geely, SAIC over insufficient information in anti-subsidy probe, report says
The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU said the reported allegations of non-cooperation were unfounded and that the companies had participated in multiple rounds of questionnaires and facilitated on-site inspections.
Ferrari keeps V-12 tradition alive with 12Cilindri coupe, spider
Even though the supercar brand is electrifying with several PHEV models, the replacement for the 812 Superfast has a naturally aspirated nonhybrid V-12 engine.
Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid coming in 2025
Jeep, which has dominated the plug-in hybrid market, is adding a third nameplate to its 4xe line in 2025.
Zeekr aims to rival Mercedes, BMW in Level 3 self-driving tech
The Geely subsidiary wants to offer hands- and eyes-off driving at speeds up to 130 kph in Europe.