The dire predictions for the global economy haven’t come to pass 6 months in to the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. and Israel relentlessly bombed Iran in the opening days of war,…
Amazon’s Zoox robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without manual controls like…
Need backup power? Automakers want you to use their vehicles in your driveway
DETROIT (AP) — Winter Storm Uri, the multiday freeze that slammed Texas in February 2021 and pummeled the…
Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Nairobi, KENYA — Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and…
For some Americans, rising costs put a new car out of reach
DETROIT (AP) — After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus…
Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K
DETROIT — After a few years of sharing a 2019 Chevrolet Trax, Dana Eble and Tyler Marcus are…
Spiking gas prices spark consumer interest in electric vehicles
When Kevin Ketels bought an electric 2026 Chevrolet Blazer last year, he wasn’t thinking about the cost of…
In time of Iran war, Americans unite in aggravation over gasoline prices
DE SOTO, Iowa (AP) — Standing alongside his son’s Ford pickup truck at a central Iowa gas station…
EPA revokes a key legal underpinning in fighting climate change
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central…
EVs were briefly the leading edge at Detroit auto show. Not anymore
DETROIT (AP) — At the North American International Auto Show, tires squeal as gearheads put shiny new vehicles…
Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function…
A look at Trump administration claims touting benefits of reduced gas mileage regulations
DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new…