Autonomy pivots to gas vehicles to keep the dream of car subscriptions alive

Scott Painter, founder of TrueCar, is still trying to build a business around vehicle subscriptions, where you can cancel at any time.

Automakers Want Congress to Ban Chinese-Made Cars, Citing Data Privacy

Chinese cars are already blocked from the US market by high tariffs. But Congress is weighing an outright ban.

Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company

Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.

Brake problems in GM EVs draw greater federal scrutiny

In one crash, the driver of a 2024 Blazer EV said they had to “deliberately steer the vehicle into a concrete curb” to slow it down and avoid a “catastrophic intersection collision.”

Tesla recalls 3 million cars as part of China-wide push to stop hidden door handles

Tesla and eight other automakers will install warning labels that help occupants identify the often hard-to-find manual door releases.

Genesis GV90 SUV Debuts With Coach Doors, 310-Mile Range

The luxury electric SUV rolls out with HMG’s biggest battery to date and its most dramatic set of doors.

Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric and gas-powered vans

The company has shifted from making van-life builds to custom outfitting vehicles for small businesses, all while the EV landscape in the US changed dramatically.

New Lucid Gravity GT-S Hits 60 MPH in 3.1 Seconds, Seats 7

The electric SUV gets the 1,070-hp powertrain from Lucid’s Sapphire super sports sedan.

Ford on track to complete $2B factory overhaul for Fathom EV truck

Ford expects to begin prototype builds of the Fathom EV in the first quarter of 2027.

Rivian R1S, R1T See 2027 Updates, Including Second-Row Captain’s Chairs

The changes to Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV are largely nominal, but a new seating configuration and wheel option stand out.