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The American-Made Slate Truck EV Arrives Priced at $20K with No Frills
It's got steel wheels, hand crank windows, HVAC knobs and no stereo.
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Visitors look at a bare-bones version of Tesla's Cybertruck with devices from AOD Technology, which makes domain control units that process various commands such as opening doors and controlling running boards on SUVs, displayed at the Shanghai auto show on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Automotive
Automakers Focus on Global Market, Scold U.S. Over Tariffs at Shanghai's Auto Show
With U.S. tariffs so high, companies can focus elsewhere, such as trade between China and Europe.
April 25, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks during a news conference, March 11, 2025, at the Department of Transportation in Washington.
Automotive
U.S. Automakers Will Face Easier Federal Rules in Race with China to Develop Self-Driving Cars
The new procedures will allow U.S. automakers to skip certain safety rules.
April 24, 2025
Demonstrators protest against Elon Musk and Department of Government Efficiency cuts outside a Tesla dealership, Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo.
Automotive
Musk Damaged Tesla's Brand in Just a Few Months
Fixing it will likely take longer.
April 24, 2025
People pass by a Tesla sign at the Manila International Auto Show in Pasay city, Philippines Friday, April 11, 2025.
Automotive
How Tesla, Boeing Deal With Uncertainty of Trade War
Akzo Nobel, Boston Scientific and AT&T also shared perspectives.
April 23, 2025
Panasonic Energy's EV batteries.
Automotive
Panasonic Energy Named Official Battery Cell Supplier for Harbinger's Medium-Duty Electric Vehicles
At least 2170 batteries will be provided for all models.
April 23, 2025
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A model poses near the Sea Lion 06 DM-i model from BYD at the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
China's Fast-Growing EV Makers Pursuing Varied Routes to Global Expansion
April 24, 2025
A concept car is shown during the Volkswagen Group media night ahead of the Auto Show in Shanghai, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
EVs, Tariffs in Spotlight as Chinese Automakers Take Leading Role at Shanghai Auto Ahow
April 23, 2025
Tesla vehicles line a parking lot at the company's Fremont, Calif., factory on Sept. 18, 2023.
Tesla Q1 Profit Falls Sharply
April 22, 2025
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walks to the stage to speak at the Butler Farm Show, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
Tesla to Report 1st Quarter Performance
April 22, 2025
Vehicles for export are parked at a port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
As Trump Considers Auto Tariffs Pause, Parts Exemptions Could Be Key for U.S. Industry
April 15, 2025
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British Electric Vehicle Maker RBW Breaks Ground on First U.S. Manufacturing Plant
April 15, 2025
President Donald Trump waits to greet El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at the White House, Monday, April 14, 2025, in Washington.
Trump Considers Pausing Auto Tariffs as World Economy Endures Whiplash
April 14, 2025
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Lucid to Acquire Nikola Facilities, Assets
April 11, 2025
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GM Pauses Production, Cuts Staff at Canadian Plant
April 11, 2025
School busses are parked at a garage in Jackson Township, Pa., on July 11, 2024.
Schools Lined Up for Help Getting Cleaner School Buses
April 11, 2025
Volunteers gather at The Rolls-Royce Foundation in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Volunteers Dote Over Iconic Cars At Little Known Rolls-Royce Museum in Pennsylvania Farm Country
April 10, 2025
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Rivian Spins Out Micromobility Business Into New Startup
April 9, 2025
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April 1, 2025
Inside Harbinger's manufacturing facility.
Automotive
Harbinger Launches Serial Production of American-Made, Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle
Harbinger has already manufactured more than 100 units for electric trucks, motorhomes and more.
April 8, 2025
Industry leaders in logistics and delivery are already making the move to electrification.
Automotive
Electrifying Logistics and Delivery Fleets
U.S. based manufacturers stand ready to churn out electrified commercial vehicles.
April 7, 2025
An unsold 2021 F-Type coupe sits at a Jaguar dealership in this photograph taken Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Littleton, Colo.
Automotive
Jaguar, Land Rover Maker Pauses Shipments to U.S. as it Develops Post-Tariff Plans
Analysts expect other British carmakers to follow suit.
April 7, 2025
Workers arrive at the Stellantis car assembly plant in Toluca, Mexico, Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Automotive
U.S. Tariffs Ripple Through Auto Supply Chains Into Mexico
Mexico exported 87% of the nearly 4 million vehicles it produced to the U.S. last year.
April 4, 2025
Cyngn's Off-Board Centric Autonomous Driving Computation.
Automotive
Cyngn Secures Another U.S. Patent for its AI-Powered Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Since August 2023, Cyngn has been granted 22 U.S. patents.
April 4, 2025
Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly on June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich.
Automotive
U.S. Electric Vehicle Industry Collateral Damage in Escalating Trade War
Here's what consumers should know about the impact of tariffs on electric vehicles.
April 4, 2025
The Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center, Jan. 19, 2021, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Stellantis on April 26, 2023.
Automotive
Stellantis Temporarily Lays Off 900 U.S. Employees
The company is halting production at plants in Canada and Mexico.
April 4, 2025
Spielraum concept car demonstrates how users can customize vehicle space with LG's solutions to suit various lifestyles.
Automotive
LG Partners with Kia to Present AI-powered Mobility Space Solutions
Company delivers in-vehicle Smart Home Solutions.
April 3, 2025
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Automotive
Bottlenecks Delay Toyota Deliveries by Months
Will buyers jump ship?
April 3, 2025
Finland’s Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister, Riikka Purra, and Mayor of Tampere, Kalervo Kummola
Automotive
Saab Expands in Finland to Produce Warfare Sensors
The new facility is already in operation and enables a high production pace.
April 3, 2025
Officers from Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are seen at a Tesla Service and Showroom center after it was damaged with pink spray paint in Ottawa, on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Automotive
Tesla Sales Drop 13% in First Quarter as Elon Musk Backlash, Aging Models Hurt Demand
The decline came despite deep discounts, zero financing and other incentives.
April 2, 2025
The 2024 Ford F-150 truck is assembled at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
Automotive
Automakers Report Stellar Sales Ahead of Trump's Tariffs Taking Effect
What future months hold for the automakers is uncertain.
April 2, 2025
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Automotive
Japan's Ishiba Says He Will Push for U.S. Auto Tariffs Exemption
The higher tariffs are a worry for Toyota and Honda.
April 1, 2025
The teased Hyundai Insteroid EV.
Automotive
Hyundai Motor Teases Insteroid
Hyundai will unveil Insteroid to the public early next month.
March 31, 2025