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Shake-Up at Stellantis Claims Once-Rising Star Tim Kuniskis

Shake-Up at Stellantis Claims Once-Rising Star Tim Kuniskis

In the wake of the mega-merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Paris-based PSA, Tim Kuniskis seemed the fair-haired boy, the American executive CEO Carlos Tavares could turn to when there was a problem to be solved. But Kuniskis unexpectedly announced his retirement Friday, with replacements named to take on his duties at Dodge and Ram.

Musk’s Antics Could Cost Him $56 Billion Pay Package

Musk’s Antics Could Cost Him $56 Billion Pay Package

Elon Musk’s increasingly mercurial behavior is having a substantial impact on the Texas-based EV maker. But it may also have a serious impact on the Tesla CEO himself as shareholder resistance grows to the $50 billion pay package the automaker wants to give Musk. A key investor, and former Musk “fanboy,” voting no.

Here’s How Much You’ll Spend on Gas in Your Lifetime

Here’s How Much You’ll Spend on Gas in Your Lifetime

The typical American driver spends plenty of time behind the wheel – and plenty of money at the gas pump. Just how much money depends, of course, on a variety of factors, but it all adds up to a lot more than you might expect. And, over the course of a lifetime, you might shell out nearly as much as you’d spend on a new home – motorists in some states expected to spend around $200,000 on fuel.

Mercedes Workers Next to Vote on UAW – But “Alabama is Not Michigan”

Mercedes Workers Next to Vote on UAW – But “Alabama is Not Michigan”

After winning a historic vote at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga last month, the United Auto Workers Union takes aim at a repeat victory as workers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa cast their ballots. But the UAW faces strong local opposition from, among others, Gov. Kay Ivey who declared “Alabama is not Michigan,” as she signed a bill to discourage future union efforts.

Chinese EV Imports Pose “An Extinction Level Event”

Chinese EV Imports Pose “An Extinction Level Event”

President Joe Biden raised tariffs on an assortment of Chinese-made goods, including the battery-electric vehicles manufacturers like BYD, Geely and Great Wall have been hoping to start selling in the U.S. The threat of these inexpensive EVs – some starting at barely $10,000 – has sent shivers through the American auto industry, one trade group warning their arrival poses an “extinction-level event.” Headlight.News explains why.

Musk Appears to Reverse Course on Tesla Supercharger Cuts

Musk Appears to Reverse Course on Tesla Supercharger Cuts

Just days after firing the head of Tesla’s Supercharger operations – and dismissing her entire 500-person staff – CEO Elon Musk appeared to reverse course, announcing on his social media site X that the automaker still will invest “well over” $500 million on “new sites and expansions” of the public charging system. The apparent turnaround comes as Tesla comes under increasing pressure from Tesla investors, analysts, owners and other automakers who have done deals to gain access to the Supercharger network for their own EV customers.

Subaru Plans 8 EVs by 2028 – 4 From Partnership with Toyota

Subaru Plans 8 EVs by 2028 – 4 From Partnership with Toyota

Subaru’s only EV, the Solterra, is a product of a joint venture with Toyota – and the Japanese automaker plans to take the same approach with its next three battery-electric vehicles, all due out by 2026. Then it plans to bring out four more, developed in-house, by 2028, its CEO said Monday.

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: From Concept to Rolling Hydrogen-Powered Testbed

Alpine Alpenglow Hy4: From Concept to Rolling Hydrogen-Powered Testbed

Originally introduced in pure concept form at the 2022 Paris Motor Show, French automaker Alpine apparently has some serious plans for the Alpenglow hypercar. A running version, dubbed the Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 is set to take to the track for the 6-hour Spa-Francochamps endurance race this weekend. What stands out is not just the exotic design and impressive performance but the fact that the Hy4 uses a hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine.

Trump Vows to Reverse Biden EV, Auto Emissions Rules – for $1 Billion

Trump Vows to Reverse Biden EV, Auto Emissions Rules – for $1 Billion

President Donald Trump outlined a series of changes he’ll make to the Biden administration’s policies on EVs and other environmental rules if he wins reelection next November. But the changes he promised during a meeting with oil industry CEOs carries a $1 billion quid pro quo in campaign funds.

Fed Probe of Tesla Autopilot, FSD Raises Securities, Wire Fraud Concerns

Fed Probe of Tesla Autopilot, FSD Raises Securities, Wire Fraud Concerns

Tesla now faces a criminal probe, federal prosecutors raising questions about the way the automaker has promoted its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving technology which – despite what Tesla and CEO Elon Musk have implied to investors and consumers – are not capable of being driven hands-free.