Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Congress Wades Into Self-Driving Debate With New House Bills

Congress is wading into the debate over whether automakers should be allowed to sell more self-driving cars while manufacturers seek federal permission to expand testing of the technology.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
July 25, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Carmaker Lobbying Group Pushes Back on EPA Pollution Plan

The Biden administration’s proposal to crack down on vehicle pollution with strict tailpipe emission limits isn’t achievable by 2032, according to an auto industry trade group.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
June 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology

All Tesla Model 3s Now Eligible for Full $7,500 Tax Credit

All of Tesla Inc.’s Model 3 sedans are now eligible for the full U.S. tax credit under new criteria for battery sourcing set by the Treasury Department.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
June 6, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

GM, Stellantis Fined for Missing Fuel Efficiency Targets

General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV paid a combined $363 million in civil penalties for failing to meet U.S. fuel efficiency standards, according to filings with federal regulators.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
June 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Biden Policy May Cost EV Makers Some Customers

Andrew Scott doesn’t know for sure yet, but the Biden administration may cost Hyundai his business.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
April 18, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Tesla Reports Another Fatality Involving Automated Driving

Tesla Inc. disclosed to U.S. regulators another fatal crash involving automated driver-assist systems, bringing its total to 17 since June 2021.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
April 17, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Tesla Autopilot Doesn’t Live Up to Name, Buttigieg Says

Tesla Inc.’s "Autopilot" name for its trademark driver-assistance system lacks “common sense,” according to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
March 14, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment

Volvo Group Hit With $130 Million Penalty Over Recall Issues

Volvo Group North America will pay a civil penalty of as much as $130 million under an arrangement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
January 30, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Toyota Backs Down in Fight Against California Emission Rules

Toyota Motor Corp. agreed to recognize California’s authority to set its own auto emission standards, ending a standoff stretching back to the Trump administration.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
August 23, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, TCA

Teen Truck Drivers Seen as Way to Alleviate Shortage

Dezjion Henson has wanted to be a truck driver his whole life. When he turned 18 last year, he jumped at the chance and signed on as an apprentice with Total Transportation of Mississippi in Richland.

Keith Laing | Bloomberg News
December 2, 2021