auto industry

The key driver of the economy saw the biggest increase in over two years in March, as car buyers tried to get ahead of President Trump's tariffs on imported autos and auto parts.

Tariffs on steel and aluminum are increasing to 25% — not the 50% that President Trump had recently threatened, but high enough to be a headache for automakers.

The White House said President Trump has given automakers a one-month reprieve from tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.

The auto industry has built a North American supply chain that ping-pongs parts between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Tariffs of 25%, if actually imposed, would be costly for buyers and the industry.

A manufacturing defect in the vehicles' 12-volt batteries can cause them to stall at low speeds, or not restart after stopping. The automaker will fix the flaw for free.

The statue of a Native American has towered over Northwest Loop 410 for decades as a controversial marketing gimmick for a Red McCombs vehicle dealership is coming down July 31.

The U.S. has an ambitious plan to build tons of chargers in order to make charging an electric car closer to the speed and ease of pumping gas.

Electric car manufacturers are expanding their offerings and consumers are increasingly interested. Will the combined climate crisis and pandemic fallout…