Business, Technology

Electric Vehicles Buoyed by Backlog — and Fresh Air

As COVID-19 crunches car sales globally, a backlog of orders has helped electric vehicles maintain momentum in much of the world — better than gas-powered cars and trucks.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
April 16, 2020
Business, Technology

Will Jeep Gladiator Conquer Rivals in Pickup Truck Arena?

Americans bought 524,000 small, starter pickup trucks last year — about 1,400 a day — but not one of them had removable doors. In a few weeks, that small but noteworthy gap in the market will be filled by the Jeep Gladiator, a new rig that represents Fiat-Chrysler’s initial bid to re-enter one of the industry’s hottest segments.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
March 25, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Autonomous

Self-Driving Cars Still Trying to Navigate Bad Weather

As things stand today, the driverless car of the future can’t handle more than a dusting of snow.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
September 17, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

The Robot Delivery Vans Are Here

The future of driverless driving looks like a giant toaster with a funny hat.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
January 30, 2018
Government, Business, Technology

NHTSA Scared This Self-Driving Entrepreneur Off the Road

Self-driving cars are getting closer by the day, but they won’t be coming from hacking phenomenon George Hotz.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
October 28, 2016
Business

With Two Truck Factories Humming, Ford Posts Massive July Sales

Ford appears to have finally found the right gear with its F-150 pickup, otherwise known as the moneymaker.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
August 4, 2015
Business

Ford's April Sales Reflect Surge in US Van Purchases

Ford sold more vans last month than it has in any April in almost 30 years, and U.S. van sales by unit have more than doubled in the past five years, according to data from Edmunds.com.

Kyle Stock | Bloomberg News
May 7, 2015