NHTSA Closes Two Preliminary Probes Into Fisker’s Ocean SUVs August 30, 2024 The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Wednesday it has closed two separate probes into Fisker’s Ocean SUVs over an...
U.S. Transport Safety Board Opens Investigation Into Tesla Crash in California August 22, 2024 By Kanjyik Ghosh The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into a crash and fire involving a Tesla electric semi-truck...
The Next Challenge for the US Charging Network: Congestion August 20, 2024 By Kyle Stock In Fernley, Nevada, east of Reno, there are 16 cords that rapidly charge electric vehicles — not bad for a...
Fisker to Recall Over 12,000 Ocean Vehicles June 28, 2024 Electric-vehicle firm Fisker is recalling more than 12,000 Ocean vehicles to fix an issue where exterior door handles can stick...
New Drivers and Electric-Vehicle Tech Bring New Risks to Auto Insurance Market June 21, 2024 By Jahna Jacobson High claim severities, persistent risky driving behavior, electric vehicles and shop-and-swap consumers are challenging auto insurers to stay profitable. The...
EV Startup Fisker Files for Bankruptcy, Aims to Sell Assets June 18, 2024 Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection late on Monday, as the U.S. electric-vehicle maker looks to salvage its operations by selling...
GM, LG Agree on $150M Relief for Chevy Bolt EV Owners Over Faulty Batteries May 20, 2024 General Motors and South Korea’s LG Electronics reached a settlement to establish a $150 million fund to provide relief to...
New Vehicle Registrations in California Rose, While Tesla Registrations Dropped Again May 6, 2024 The first quarter of the year saw the sixth straight quarterly increase (.7%) in overall registrations in California in the...
EVs Head for Junkyard as Mechanic Shortage Inflates Repair Costs April 16, 2024 By Jamie Nimmo Electric car sales already are in a funk in key markets around the globe. Challenges finding enough repair technicians threatens...
Vehicle Complexity, Labor ‘Reshaping’ Auto Insurance and Collision Repair: Report April 9, 2024 By Don Jergler New technologies and rising labor costs are putting pressure on auto insurance carriers and auto repairers by making repairs more...