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NADA urges Congress to act on legislation targeting catalytic converter thefts
WASHINGTON — The National Automobile Dealers Association and 12 other trade groups are urging Congress to advance a bipartisan bill that would combat an alarming rise in catalytic converter thefts in the U.S. In a letter sent Monday to…
Rivian negotiating with seating supplier following lawsuit
A spokesperson for Rivian Automotive Inc. said Monday that supplier Commercial Vehicle Group Inc. has “continued to supply seats to Rivian” and that the two companies are “discussing a resolution" to a dispute that prompted litigation…
Chrysler Pacifica plays on #VanLife to market minivan
“The current van lifestyle phenomenon presented an opportunity for us to inject some levity into our newest Chrysler campaign,” Olivier Francois, global chief marketing officer for Pacifica-owner Stellantis, said in a statement. “What…
Tesla stops taking Cybertruck orders outside North America
Tesla declined to comment on the matter.
CEO Elon Musk has said Tesla will start production of the Cybertruck next year at its plant in Austin, Texas.
"We have more orders of the first Cybertrucks than we could possibly fulfil for three…
AutoWeb exploring strategic options after disclosing doubt about ‘going concern’
Dealership marketing company AutoWeb says its board will explore strategic alternatives for the company, including a potential sale or restructuring, as "substantial doubt" exists about its ability to continue as a going concern.
The…
Carvana’s dealer license suspended in Illinois, for now
Carvana Co. is under scrutiny once more, this time in Illinois, where state officials last week suspended the online used-vehicle retailer's license to sell cars and trucks.
Illinois Secretary of State Police temporarily blocked…
CADIA to host Rev Up 2030 automotive DE&I summit May 24
The Center for Automotive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion will host its fifth annual DE&I summit, Rev Up 2030, on Tuesday, May 24, at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy, Mich.
The event will feature…
EPA sued by Republican AGs for reinstating California’s car emissions authority
WASHINGTON — A group of 17 Republican attorneys general is suing the EPA over its decision to reissue a waiver allowing California to set its own auto tailpipe rules and zero-emission vehicle mandates that are more stringent than…
Tesla hacker demonstrates how to unlock doors, start the electric motor
Tesla Inc. customers might love the carmakers’ nifty keyless entry system, but one cybersecurity researcher has demonstrated how the same technology could allow thieves to drive off with certain models of the electric vehicles.
A hack…
Tesla hacker demonstrates hows to unlock doors, start engine
Tesla Inc. customers might love the carmakers’ nifty keyless entry system, but one cybersecurity researcher has demonstrated how the same technology could allow thieves to drive off with certain models of the electric vehicles.
A hack…