Federal investigators are looking into an issue with Tesla after an over-the-air update allowed drivers to play onboard games while the vehicle was in motion, according to The Drive. “Tesla gameplay functionality, which is visible on the front centre touchscreen …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is revising the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards under the Clean Air Act for light-duty vehicles (passenger cars and light trucks) for 2023-2026 model years, as it aims to make the …
U.S. President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle tax credit hit a major roadblock on Sunday when a key Senate Democrat, West Virginia’s Joe Manchin, said he would not support the Build Back Better policy bill. “Manchin opposes a $4,500 tax credit …
Though the Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) was cancelled for 2022, the organizers plan to go to other smaller motoring events to keep consumers engaged. CIAS General Manager Jason Campbell said although the rapidly spreading COVID-19 variant Omicron forced the cancellation …
A new Ipsos study points to the possibility that electric vehicles are nearing a tipping point for mass adoption in the United States, according to Green Car Reports. “Interest in EVs has tripled since 2018, with over a third of …
The semiconductor shortage continues to impact the global automotive industry, and is poised to continue well into 2022, according to Autocar. As a result, several firms agreed to sign “significant deals” with large electronics manufacturers “to ensure a consistent supply …
Audi opened an electric vehicle charging hub in Germany next to the exhibition centre in the city of Nuremberg. Ralph Hollmig, who heads up Audi’s charging hubs project, said: “We want to use it to test flexible and premium-oriented quick-charging …
Canada threatened to impose new tariffs on the United States if the Biden administration’s Build Back Better provision regarding an electric vehicle tax credit plan passes, according to Global News. The news outlet said the plan threatens “to severely impact …
Volvo Cars experienced a cyber security breach by a third party after one of its file repositories was illegally accessed, according to the OEM. “Investigations so far confirm that a limited amount of the company’s R&D property has been stolen …
U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will end the purchase of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles by the government by 2035, thereby repositioning the country as “a leader in sustainability.” “By the deadline, the government has pledged it …
The Biden Administration’s proposed U.S. electric vehicle tax credit, which Inside EVs said would provide an additional “$4,500 for union-produced U.S. electric cars,” has Mexico considering tariffs as a way to combat what it calls a discriminatory tax credit. Inside …
Volkswagen’s CEO Herbert Diess will remain with the company but in a slightly modified role, according to Autoblog. The news ends weeks of uncertainty about his future with the brand, since VW will increase its five-year spending plan for electric …
