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Fred Emich IV says Coloradoâs approval of Scout Motors exposes legal gray areas that could reshape franchise protections nationwide.
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (446+ words) As a fourth-generation car dealer, Emich explains that the ruling reflects ambiguities in state law around same-line manufacturers and affiliates, allowing a Volkswagen-owned subsidiary to pursue direct sales. He warns the decision could weaken franchise protections nationwide as automakers explore…...
Waymo resumes robotaxi service in San Francisco after blackout disruptions
2+ day, 47+ min ago (179+ words) A citywide power outage caused traffic signal failures and congestion, briefly stalling autonomous vehicles and prompting a service pause. Alphabet-owned Waymo resumed its fully driverless ride-hailing service in the San Francisco Bay Area after temporarily suspending operations during widespread power…...
Canada unlikely to reach deal on tariffs, UAW shifts leadership, Toyota eyes trade relief
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (440+ words) Top Stories Canada unlikely to reach quick U.S. deal on steel, aluminum tariffs. Read More UAW shuffles leadership after monitor details retaliation scheme. Read More Toyota eyes trade relief with plan to sell US vehicles in Japan. Read More CarMax boosts…...
State attorneys general sue the Trump administration over frozen EV charging funds
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (227+ words) A coalition led by California alleges that the unlawful suspension of congressionally approved programs threatens the charging buildout and state projects. A coalition of state attorneys general, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, sued the Trump administration on Tuesday,…...
Waymo expansion signals tipping point for autonomous vehicles
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1128+ words) Welcome back to the latest episode of "The Future of Automotive" on CBT News, where we put recent automotive and mobility news into the context of the broader themes impacting the industry. More than a decade ago, we were told…...
Canada warns Stellantis after Jeep shift to US, VW sets $186B plan, Waymo recalls over bus issues
2+ week, 1+ day ago (502+ words) Top Stories Stellantis faces default from Canadian government after shifting production. Read More Volkswagen trims long-term spending plan as China, US challenges mount. Read More Waymo issues software recall after 19 illegal school-bus passings in Texas. Read More Toyota and Lexus…...
Stellantis faces default from Canadian government after shifting production
2+ week, 1+ day ago (335+ words) Canada issues a formal default notice to Stellantis after the automaker shifts Jeep Compass production from Ontario to the U.S. The Canadian government has declared Stellantis NV in default of its taxpayer-backed financial aid after the automaker shifted Jeep Compass production…...
The hidden tax trap: How states quietly drain drivers year after year
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1242+ words) Most Americans assume that once you buy your car, pay the sales tax, register it, and keep up with routine fees, you've met your financial obligations as a vehicle owner. Unfortunately, that's far from reality in many parts of the…...
Senate republicans to challenge vehicle-safety mandates
4+ week, 8+ min ago (223+ words) Senate Republicans plan a Jan. 14 hearing to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, citing rising costs and questioning the effectiveness of new technology. Senate Republicans plan to hold a hearing on Jan. 14 to question the effectiveness and cost of vehicle-safety mandates, including automatic…...
Tesla faces claims of negligence in fatal Model 3 fire and rescue delay
4+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) The lawsuit alleges faulty electric door handles and sudden acceleration caused death and injury, amid rising federal and legal scrutiny of Tesla safety systems. Tesla has been sued over a January 2023 Model 3 crash in Washington state that killed one passenger…...