Is your car accessing your messages? Only the automotive sector has the answers
Your car might have more insight into your life than you think. A group of federal lawsuits involving companies like Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen, General Motors, and Ford claimed that their vehicle infotainment systems were downloading and storing private text messages and call logs from connected phones. It was highlighted that, in some cases, GM gathered […]
Icahn Enterprises transfers Pep Boys to Mavis in a $700 million automotive services transaction
Mavis Acquires Pep Boys for $700 Million Icahn Enterprises announced on Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to sell Pep Boys to Mavis, the largest independent tire service provider in the U.S., for a total of $700 million. Pep Boys operates around 800 locations across the country, offering various automotive services including tires, repairs, […]
Lego’s Model T: Ford is introducing automotive history to a new generation, piece by piece.
Exploring a New Angle on Car Culture Recently, on “Drive with Lauren and Carl,” we had a conversation that veered into some interesting territory, showcasing a unique side of today’s car culture. It all kicked off with an unlikely subject: Lego. Not just as a simple plaything, but as a bridge connecting the history of […]
Cox Automotive expects a decline in new vehicle sales in the 2026 market
Cox Automotive’s 2026 New Car Sales Projections Cox Automotive anticipates that growth in new car sales will be somewhat slower in 2026 compared to last year, which surprisingly outperformed expectations. The company predicts that approximately 15.8 million new vehicles will be sold in the U.S. in 2026, marking a decline of 2.4% from 2025. Additionally, […]
Detroit’s automotive culture fosters community during a time of loneliness.
Detroit’s Automotive Culture Fosters Community Amid Rising Loneliness Last month, conversations with several individuals revealed that Detroit’s automotive scene is becoming a vital avenue for people to forge connections, especially as loneliness rises in the U.S. A participant noted, “It’s tough out there. With all the divisions lately, it can feel like a real challenge. […]
Intel is closing its automotive division and letting go of the majority of its staff in that area.
Intel to Shut Down Automotive Business, Leading to Major Layoffs Intel has revealed plans to dismantle its automotive division, which will result in layoffs for a significant number of employees in that sector. This comes on the heels of a considerable reduction in factory staff announced earlier, yet the company still faces challenges ahead. A […]
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Automotive Imports, Vows ‘Business Will Flourish’
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on March 26, 2025 at the White House oval office in Washington, DC. (Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN Staff Break Wolf5:50pm – Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would impose a 25% tariff on automobile imports, which are scheduled to come […]
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk | Automotive industry
wHen Mike Schwede was first sitting on the Tesla Roadster 15 years ago, and he felt it was a glimpse into the future. By 2016 he is a proud owner of Tesla, enjoying the thumbs he has got from other drivers whining along European highways in an electric vehicle. However, recently the sheen that I […]
BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions | Automotive industry
Brazilian authorities have halted construction of a factory by Chinese electric car company BYD after it was discovered that more than 160 Chinese nationals were living in “slave-like” conditions. Workers at a construction site in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia were found to be working long hours (sometimes seven days in a row) and living […]
EU should spare carmakers from ‘punitive’ emissions fines, says Scholz | Automotive industry
Germany's chancellor said the EU should refrain from “punitive” fines for carmakers that fail to meet emissions standards, heating up debate over the future of Europe's key industry. Olaf Scholz, who is running for election in February, will meet EU leaders in Brussels as Germany's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, plans unprecedented factory closures in its home […]