Ford Motor Co. is looking at flying in some auto parts to a plant in Windsor, Ontario, that produces engines for popular models, an official representing the auto workers union said on Thursday, as automakers and other manufacturers seek alternatives for moving products caught up in Canadian trucking protests. Protesters have occupied key border crossings
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10:20 AM ET Sebastian Vettel has defended FIA race director Michael Masi and said the Australian deserves to keep his job despite botching the finish of last year’s title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Masi implemented the rules incorrectly to force a one-lap sprint race in Abu Dhabi, which helped Max Verstappen overtake Lewis Hamilton to
In this article 9868-HK A Xpeng P7 car is on display at a Xpeng experience store on December 10, 2021 in Shanghai, China. Wang Gang | Visual China Group | Getty Images Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng plans to open its first self-operated store outside of China this week and deepen its retail network with
Polestar, the Swedish premium EVvehicle startup backed by Volvo, will join the crowd of automakers pitching EVs during the Super Bowl. The brand, founded in 2017, will run a 30-second spot with a serious message that aims to counter the celebrity-filled, lighthearted Super Bowl spots put out by a spate of brands, including automakers. A
2:48 PM ET Associated Press The Red Bull Formula One team has secured a new title sponsorship worth around $500 million with technology firm Oracle, placing it among the most lucrative commercial deals in sports. The five-year deal is a lift to the team ahead of the season beginning next month when Max Verstappen will
In this article TSLA Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday recognized Tesla as a pioneer of electric vehicle manufacturing in the U.S. “We admire the range of American companies that have innovated, including Tesla, which did so much to make EVs possible in America,” Buttigieg said in an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “Now it’s
Tesla‘s big sales surge in recent months made the EV maker look like a sure bet to overtake BMW to become the luxury segment leader for 2021. But according to newly released U.S. vehicle registration data from Experian, BMW managed to hang on to its crown for the year. Tesla came in at No. 2,
11:02 AM ET Red Bull has launched the car that Max Verstappen will use in his title defence this year. Images of the car and its new livery leaked on social media shortly before the official launch video was aired across various online platforms, including Red Bull Racing’s YouTube account. The Red Bull RB18 in
In this article BMW-DE Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek Pinault star as the Greek gods Zeus and Hera for BMW’s new Super Bowl ad for the iX electric SUV. BMW Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek Pinault star as Greek gods in a 60-second Super Bowl ad for BMW’s new iX electric vehicle. The ad features
TOKYO — Lower incentives on American vehicles are helping Honda Motor Co. weather the global semiconductor shortage and COVID-19 pandemic, but the company says there may be some adjustments in store as inventories and supply return to more normal levels this year. In announcing quarterly financial results on Wednesday, the automaker cited the dialed-down spiff
10:00 AM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Formula One, Lego and McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris are teaming up for an extremely cool Lego set. If you’re anything like me (sorry if you are), you spent a significant portion of your childhood putting together Lego
In this article DCFC TSLA US President Joe Biden, speaks about rebuilding manufacturing on February 8, 2022, from the South Court Auditorium in Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, DC. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged Tesla for the first time in his presidency on Tuesday, noting the company’s
U.S. President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged Tesla’s role in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing on Tuesday, after CEO Elon Musk repeatedly complained about being ignored. “From iconic companies like GM and Ford building out new electric vehicle production to Tesla, our nation’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, to innovative younger companies,” Biden said, adding other start-ups and
10:00 AM ET A new racing team owned by former Olympic gold medal winner and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner will compete in the 2022 W Series, the all-female motor racing championship said on Tuesday. American Jenner, a former professional racing driver, will be the team principal overseeing the day-to-day running of the Jenner Racing team.
In this article RIDE GM FOUN FFIE LATGU Electric Last Mile Solutions CEO James Taylor wanted to separate his electric vehicle company by staying out of controversies that had engulfed many of his competitors. “We have no lawsuits; no management issues, that we’re aware of; we’re delivering; we’re keeping our nose clean,” the former General
TOKYO — Hyundai Motor Co. is a global success from Bangalore to Baltimore, but there is one market right next door where the company’s badge has long been missing: Japan. The South Korean automaker pulled out of the market in 2009, after a dismal run in Japan. But now, Hyundai will take a second crack
In this article TSLA Employees work at the Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 20, 2020. U.S. electric car company Tesla in 2019 built its first Gigafactory outside the United States in the new Lingang area, with a designed annual production capacity of 500,000 units. Ding Ting | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images
Wholesale used-vehicle prices in January were largely unchanged from December though far higher than year-earlier numbers in another signal that the surge in U.S. used-vehicle prices has begun to level out. Cox Automotive said Monday that its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, which tracks vehicles sold at Manheim’s U.S. auctions, rose just 0.04 percent in