Ford’s CEO considers spinning off EV business to unlock Tesla-like value
Ford is looking at ways to separate its electric-vehicle operation, hoping to earn the sort of investment enjoyed by Tesla and other pure-play EV makers.
Fate of Rivian’s electric pickup hinges on Amazon deal for delivery vans
For Rivian's founder, R.J. Scaringe, Bezos' endorsement opened doors that were inaccessible to his rival Elon Musk in the early days of Tesla. While most of Rivian's...
Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, others pump $2.5B into electric truck firm Rivian VIEW
The electric truck startup backed by Amazon.com and Ford Motor said Friday it raised $2.5 billion as it prepares to debut its plug-in pickup and...
Automakers notch sales bounce a year after COVID-19 onset
Automakers posted higher sales in the first quarter as General Motors, Toyota Motor and others benefited from strong demand for new cars and trucks in...
Auto industry sounds the alarm over potential price collapse for used cars
Used-vehicle auctions are for now virtually paralyzed, much like the rest of the economy. Also, rental-car companies will get less money from selling down their...
Tesla climbs in Consumer Reports auto ranking topped by Porsche
Tesla Inc.'s electric cars raced up Consumer Reports's latest auto brand rankings, inching closer to leader Porsche.Tesla jumped eight spots -- more than any other...
Finley the dog used to go to work at Amazon in Seattle. Now he’s breaking barriers in the Midwest
Tim Stone took his Chief Furry Officer with him to Ford, where the Australian shepherd is helping recruit tech talent.
Tesla Smart Summon feature called ‘glitchy’ by Consumer Reports
Tesla customers have flooded social media with a mixed bag of video reviews. Some show the system working as intended, while others capture scrapes with...
GM, Amazon consider backing plug-in automaker Rivian
The Michigan-based startup is working on electric pickup and SUV automobiles and debuted concept versions at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Parcel delivery...