Automotve News
- Mazda, stung by China's COVID lockdowns, seeks parts elsewhere August 12, 2022The automaker's plans underscore the vulnerability of sprawling supply chains that have been tested by the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, casting uncertainty over businesses.
- U.S. vehicle inventory falls to 1.02 million August 12, 2022U.S. inventory vehicle levels ticked down in July to 1.02 million, despite a slowing sales rate, as automakers continue to struggle with production and supply issues.
- Rivian plans 2nd shift after falling behind on production target August 12, 2022Rivian is betting on supply-chain improvements to increase production with a second shift at its Normal, Ill., plant.
- How the CHIPS Act could help the auto industry August 11, 2022The CHIPS Act offers automakers hope that the semiconductor industry will move ahead to catch up with demand.
- Rivian's net loss grows August 11, 2022Rivian reported second-quarter revenue tallied $364 million while the EV maker's net loss widened to $1.71 billion from $580 million a year earlier.
- GM's RICO lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler rejected by appeals court August 11, 2022The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2020 ruling that tossed out a racketeering lawsuit GM filed against rival Fiat Chrysler, now part of Stellantis.
- Scott Painter's Autonomy startup orders 23,000 EVs, partners with AutoNation August 11, 2022Subscription startup Autonomy announced that it placed orders Tuesday for 23,000 electric vehicles from various automakers
- Car detailing contractors involved in shooting at Georgia Hyundai dealership August 11, 2022A man was shot Wednesday in the parking lot of a Hyundai dealership in northern Georgia, reportedly the result of an argument with another man.
- Mercedes gives up on in-between Metris van August 11, 2022Production of the four-cylinder gasoline engine that powers Mercedes-Benz's commercial vans will end next year.
- Chrysler, Harvey Weinstein, end competing dueling lawsuits over Jeep crash August 11, 2022The U.S. business of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Harvey Weinstein agreed to end competing lawsuits over a 2019 crash in which the now-imprisoned former Hollywood movie producer flipped a Jeep Wrangler while trying to avoid a deer.