Tom Krisher

AP Auto Writer

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington, March 9, 2020.

Tesla's Terrifying, Electrifying Year

One year ago this week, Tesla shares plunged 14% — then took off like a rocket.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles world headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., May 27, 2019.

GM's Bribery Lawsuit Against Fiat Chrysler Dismissed

A judge ruled that GM’s alleged injuries were not caused by FCA violating federal racketeering laws.

Cars loaded onto carriers at the Tesla plant in Fremont, Calif., May 13, 2020.

Tesla's Deliveries Rise Despite Factory Shutdown

The company delivered 90,650 vehicles from April through June as it rolled out the new Model Y SUV in the U.S. and China.

A Waymo driverless car at a Google event in San Francisco, Dec. 13, 2016.

Robo Cars Hit New Speed Bump

The fledgling industry now has to deal with passenger anxiety amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A 2018 Nissan Rogue.

Nissan Banks on Small SUV in US Comeback

There’s a lot riding on the redesigned Nissan Rogue.

Audi AI:ME self-driving concept vehicle on display at CES in Las Vegas, Jan. 8, 2020.

Study: Autonomous Cars Won't Make Roads Completely Safe

Humans cause the vast majority of crashes — but robocars will only stop about a third of them.

Tesla employees work on Model S cars in the Tesla factory in Fremont, Calif., May 14, 2015.

Tesla Factory Cleared to Resume Production

Alameda County officials said the Fremont plant could go beyond basic operations.

General Motors facility in Langhorne, Pa., Oct. 16, 2019.

Investigators Find No Airbag Defect in Older GM Cars

A petition sought a formal probe of passenger seat sensors.