U.S. To Allow Advanced Headlights After Toyota Petition
Vehicles on U.S. roads will now be allowed to use advanced headlights known as "adaptive driving beams" that could help prevent nighttime crashes, the U.S.
U.S. Agencies Vow Closer Spectrum Coordination After 5G Air Standoff
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on Tuesday vowed to improve coordination on spectrum management after a 5G aviation dispute threatened flights.
Biden To Launch 'Buy Clean' U.S. Government Task Force
The White House will announce on Tuesday a new task force to promote use of construction materials with lower lifecycle emissions as it works to speed U.S.
U.S. Urges Americans To Avoid Travel To South Korea, Belarus Over COVID
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday advised against travel to six countries and territories including South Korea, Azerbaijan and Belarus due to widespread COVID-19.
U.S. Airlines See 2021 Traffic Jump, But Below Pre-pandemic Levels
U.S. passenger airlines carried 670.4 million passengers in 2021, up 83% over 2020 levels but still down significantly from pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, the Transportation Department said on Monday.
Stellantis Recalling Nearly 20,000 Plug-in Minivans For Fire Risks
Chrysler parent Stellantis is recalling 19,808 plug-in hybrid minivans and urged owners to stop recharging them, after reports of 12 fires in parked vehicles.
U.S. Offers $69 Million In Aviation Manufacturing Assistance
The U.S. Transportation Department said on Friday it was offering $69 million to 127 aviation manufacturing and repair businesses under a COVID-19 relief program created by Congress in 2021.
Toyota, Ford, GM Say Production Cuts Continue Amid Border Disruption
Toyota Motor Corp, Ford Motor Co and General Motors Co, said Friday the disruption at the Canadian border from trucking protests forced new production cuts at plants in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Alabama and Ontario.
GM, Toyota, Ford Cut Production Following Canadian Trucking Protests
Toyota Motor Corp , General Motors Co, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis said they had been forced to cancel or scale back some production at North American plants on Thursday because of parts shortages stemming from Canadian trucker protests against pandemic mandates.
GM, Stellantis Cut Some Production Following Canadian Trucking Protests
General Motors Co and Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Thursday they were forced to cancel or scale back some shifts because of parts shortages stemming from Canadian trucking protests against pandemic measures.
Tesla Recalls Over 500,000 U.S. Vehicles To Fix Pedestrian Warning Sounds
Electric car maker Tesla Inc is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may not be able to hear a required warning sound of an approaching car due to loud music or other sounds played by its "Boombox" feature, a U.S.
U.S. Unveils $5 Billion Plan To Fund EV Charging Network
The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled its plan to award nearly $5 billion over five years to build thousands of electric vehicle charging stations.
U.S. To Detail $5-billion Plan To Fund EV Charging Network
USA-BIDEN-ELECTRIC-VEHICLES:U.S. to detail $5-billion plan to fund EV charging network
Biden Faces Republican Opposition In Trying To Fill Key FCC Position
US-USA-FCC-BIDEN:Biden faces Republican opposition in trying to fill key FCC position
Air China Agrees To Pay $143,000 U.S. Fine Over 2018 Tarmac Delays
USA-AIRLINES-CHINA:Air China agrees to pay $143,000 U.S. fine over 2018 tarmac delays
GM Says It Favors Fuel-Efficiency Rules Based On Historic Rates
General Motors Co backs an annual increase in fuel-efficiency standards based on "historic rates" rather than tough Obama era rules or a Trump administration proposal that would freeze requirements, according to a federal filing made public on Monday.
GM Wants Trump Administration To Back National Electric Vehicle Program
General Motors Co said on Friday it wants the Trump administration to back a nationwide program to boost the sale of zero-emission vehicles, even as the government has proposed ending California's ability to require more clean vehicles.
Trade War: Mitch McConnell Says Tariffs Hurt, Urges Trade Progress
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday prodded President Donald Trump’s administration to quickly resolve festering trade disputes particularly with China, saying tariffs imposed by other countries in response to Trump’s trade policies are starting to pinch the “red hot” U.S. economy.
US Plans To Rewrite Rules That Impede Self-Driving Cars
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to revise safety rules that bar fully self-driving cars from the roads without equipment such as steering wheels, pedals and mirrors, according to a document made public on Thursday.
US Sues After California Governor Signs 'Net Neutrality' Law
The U.S. Justice Department late on Sunday filed suit after California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation to restore open internet protections known as net neutrality in the state after the Trump administration repealed the rules in December 2017.
Google CEO Will Testify Before US House On Bias Accusations
Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai has agreed to testify before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee later this year over Republican concerns that the company is biased against conservatives and will also attend a meeting with President Donald Trump, government officials said on Friday.
US Airlines Score Win As Congress Drops 'Reasonable Fee' Rules
The U.S. airline industry scored a win on Saturday as bipartisan congressional legislation dropped plans to mandate “reasonable and proportional” baggage and change fees, but included other new passenger protections.
Google Defends Gmail Data Sharing, Gives Few Details On Violations
Alphabet Inc’s Google defended how it polices third-party add-ons for Gmail in a letter to U.S. senators made public on Thursday, saying that upfront review catches the “majority” of bad actors.
Uber 'On Track' For IPO In 2019: CEO
Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi said there were no plans to sell Uber's self-driving car research arm.
Mexico-US Deal Includes Mexican Auto Export Cap, Reuters Reports
The proposed U.S.-Mexico trade deal would allow President Donald Trump to impose punitive “national security” tariffs of up to 25 percent on imports of Mexican-made cars, sport utility vehicles and auto parts above certain volumes, auto executives and sources said on Tuesday.
Mexico, US Likely 'Hours' Away From NAFTA Agreement
U.S. and Mexican trade negotiators are “hours” away from squaring away bilateral differences on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) but work with Canada is likely to stretch into September, a top Mexican official said on Sunday.
Apple Tells Lawmakers iPhones Are Not Listening In On Consumers
Apple said it requires users to explicitly approve microphone access and that apps must display a clear signal that they are listening.
Amazon, Toyota, Alcoa And Others Working To Counter Trump's Tariff Plans
Big companies in the United States from Amazon.com Inc ( AMZN.O ) to Toyota Motor Corp ( 7203.T ) and Alcoa Corp ( AA.N ) are working to counter the effect of the Trump administration’s trade policies and to head off new tariffs.
US Tariffs Could Raise Vehicle Prices By $83 Billion, Says Auto Trade Group
A group representing major automakers will tell the U.S. Commerce Department on Thursday that imposing tariffs of 25 percent on imported cars and parts would raise the price of U.S. vehicles by $83 billion annually and would cost hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Ford Agrees To $299.1 Million US Takata Air Bag Settlement
In what is the largest auto industry safety recall in history, at least 23 deaths worldwide are linked to the rupturing of faulty Takata air bag inflators.