Honda issues major recall worldwide

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.

Automakers prepare for stronger mileage standards under Biden

Now that it's clear Joe Biden soon will be president, the fight over automobile pollution and fuel efficiency standards is likely to peter out, and U.S. consumers should see a broader selection of electric and efficient vehicles.

U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.

Walmart teams up with GM's Cruise to test grocery delivery with self-driving cars

Walmart announced Tuesday that the company has joined forces with self-driving car company Cruise to test out autonomous grocery delivery in Arizona.

General Motors unveils Infantry Squad Vehicle for troops

The first Infantry Squad Vehicle built by General Motors will help troops in the battlefield for years to come.

Thousands of Detroiters already hired for FCA's new Mack Ave plant

Detroit mayor Mike Duggan held a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 to speak on the hiring rate of Detroiters at FCA's new assembly plant on Mack Avenue.

GMC unveils all-electric Hummer EV super truck

Initial production begins in late 2021, at GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center14 - a nearly 40-year-old facility repurposed and retooled with a $2.2-billion investment devoted to electric vehicle production. Future production vehicles out of the factory will offer zero emissions.

GM announces $100M investment in 5 Michigan plants powered by electric vehicle plan

Michigan plants will also benefit. In Lansing, GM will build the GMC Acadia. The Flint Assembly Plant is getting $32 million for the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. 

On first day as Ford CEO, Jim Farley shakes up management

Ford's new CEO had a busy first day on the job, replacing the CFO and pledging stronger profit margins in the future.

California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

Ford adding 300 jobs to help build batteries for new electric F-150

Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that's being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version of the F-150 pickup truck. 

GM announces two new major partnerships: Honda and Nikola

General Motors formed its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week, this time a $2 billion deal with startup Nikola.