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Senator Manchin Bill Aims To Enforce $7,500 EV Tax Credit Battery Rules

Senator Manchin Bill Aims To Enforce $7,500 EV Tax Credit Battery Rules

Manchin has urged the US Treasury Department to stop allowing full credits to be issued via loopholes or to EVs that don't comply.

By Steven Loveday Jan 25 2023

GM Asks US Supreme Court To Review Racketeering Case Against FCA

GM Asks US Supreme Court To Review Racketeering Case Against FCA

The original lawsuit was filed pre-Stellantis in 2019, and GM's most recent appeal was rejected in August 2022.

By Christopher Smith Jan 20 2023

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VW Sues In Illinois To Avoid Paying Dealers For More Time On Warranty Work

Changes in the state's Motor Vehicle Franchise Act allegedly cost VW $10 million in extra warranty expenses last year.

By Christopher Smith Jan 19 2023

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IRS Says Ford Escape, Cadillac Lyriq Aren't SUVs

IRS Says Ford Escape, Cadillac Lyriq Aren't SUVs

In Cadillac's case, the classification means the Lyriq doesn't get a $7,500 EV tax credit.

By Christopher Smith Jan 09 2023

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Tesla Banned From Calling Driver Assist Full Self-Drive In California

Tesla Banned From Calling Driver Assist Full Self-Drive In California

The law applies to other automakers and also dealers.

By Anthony Alaniz Dec 28 2022

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Oregon Follows California, Bans Combustion New Car Sales By 2035

Oregon Follows California, Bans Combustion New Car Sales By 2035

Plug-in hybrids with gas or diesel engines are an exception to the rule.

By Christopher Smith Dec 20 2022

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Autonomous Vehicles

Feds Launch Investigation Into GM's Cruise Autonomous Driving System

Feds Launch Investigation Into GM's Cruise Autonomous Driving System

Cruise has plans to expand operations in 2023.

By Anthony Alaniz Dec 16 2022

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01:59 Military / Police

Australian Police Destroys Car That Did Burnouts For Gender Reveal

Australian Police Destroys Car That Did Burnouts For Gender Reveal

The driver was sentenced to prison and disqualified from driving for four years.

By Jacob Oliva Dec 01 2022

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New Jersey Told To Stop Cute, Creative Road Sign Safety Messages

New Jersey Told To Stop Cute, Creative Road Sign Safety Messages

The Feds didn't find them funny.

By Anthony Alaniz Nov 22 2022

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Justice Department Shuts Down Massive Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

Justice Department Shuts Down Massive Catalytic Converter Theft Ring

The DOJ has charges against 21 people and seeks the forfeiture of over $545 million.

By Chris Bruce Nov 07 2022

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GM EVs Will Qualify For Full $7,500 Tax Credit In 2-3 Years: CEO

GM EVs Will Qualify For Full $7,500 Tax Credit In 2-3 Years: CEO

Mary Barra estimates that's how long it will take the carmaker to meet all battery sourcing and manufacturing requirements.

By Dan Mihalascu Oct 31 2022

California Approves Digital License Plates For All Cars

California Approves Digital License Plates For All Cars

More than 40 million cars are now eligible.

By Angel Sergeev Oct 11 2022

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Military / Police

500K Speeding Drivers In France Caught By Private Camera Cars In 2021

500K Speeding Drivers In France Caught By Private Camera Cars In 2021

Privately operated speed camera cars have operated in France since 2018, and accounted for €76 million in fines last year.

By Christopher Smith Oct 05 2022

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New York State Seeks Ban Of New ICE Vehicle Sales By 2035

New York State Seeks Ban Of New ICE Vehicle Sales By 2035

It closely mimics California's proposal.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 30 2022

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Redesigned Mahindra Roxor Could Still Be Banned For Sale In US

Redesigned Mahindra Roxor Could Still Be Banned For Sale In US

An appeals court keeps Fiat Chrysler's lawsuit against all Roxor off-roaders alive.

By Christopher Smith Sep 20 2022

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Canada's New Luxury Tax Means Supercars Will Get More Expensive

Canada's New Luxury Tax Means Supercars Will Get More Expensive

Vehicles over $100,000 are subjected to the lesser of two possible fees based on a percentage of the value.

By Christopher Smith Sep 09 2022

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Two Michigan Companies Fined $10M for Selling Emissions Defeat Devices

Two Michigan Companies Fined $10M for Selling Emissions Defeat Devices

The EPA caught these companies violating the Clean Air Act in 2021.

By Jacob Oliva Sep 08 2022

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Automakers Respond To The Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II

Automakers Respond To The Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II

She was the UK’s longest-serving monarch with her 70-year reign.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 08 2022

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Toyota to Follow California Emissions Rules, Recognize CARB’s Authority

Toyota to Follow California Emissions Rules, Recognize CARB’s Authority

The state wants to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 24 2022

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Gordon Murray T.33 Is Street Legal In US, Took $33 Million To Ready

Gordon Murray T.33 Is Street Legal In US, Took $33 Million To Ready

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2024.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 24 2022

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New York Readying Congestion Pricing Plan For Parts Of Manhattan

New York Readying Congestion Pricing Plan For Parts Of Manhattan

Drivers could pay up to $23 during peak hours, but the prices aren’t finalized.

By Anthony Alaniz Aug 22 2022

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NHTSA Study Estimates Q1 2022 Traffic Fatalities At 20-Year High

NHTSA Study Estimates Q1 2022 Traffic Fatalities At 20-Year High

Projected fatalities are up 7.0 percent over Q1 2021.

By Chris Bruce Aug 17 2022

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Biden Admin: ~20 EVs Still Eligible For Federal Tax Credit, For Now

Biden Admin: ~20 EVs Still Eligible For Federal Tax Credit, For Now

Under the new EV tax credit, most EVs will no longer qualify.

By Steven Loveday Aug 17 2022

Proposed EV Tax Credit Has Requirements That Could Be Tough To Meet

Proposed EV Tax Credit Has Requirements That Could Be Tough To Meet

A $7,500 credit for new EVs might return, but only for vehicles with materials sourced from the US or preferred trade partners.

By Christopher Smith Aug 08 2022

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