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October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM

GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand

General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles
October 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
FILE - The General Motors logo is seen at its headquarters in Detroit on April 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
October 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Uber plans to offer autonomous taxi rides in San Francisco starting next year

Uber said Wednesday that the San Francisco Bay Area will be the first market for its specially built autonomous taxi, which is expected to launch in late 2026
October 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The logo for Uber is displayed above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
October 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Why Jaguar's new cars are supposed to be polarizing

The Type 00's radical design has divided enthusiasts and Jaguar owners.
October 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A general view of the unveiling of the Jaguar Type 00 concept car is shown on a floating ocean terrace in Monaco harbour during the 2025 Formula E Monaco ePrix in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on May 2, 2025.
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Tesla recalls more than 63,000 Cybertrucks because the front lights are too bright

Tesla is recalling more than 63,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. because the front lights are too bright, which may cause a distraction to other drivers and increase the risk of a collision
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
FILE - The logo for the Tesla Supercharger station is seen in Buford, Ga, April 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Will turmoil for automakers impact car prices?

Carmakers face tariffs and challenges accessing crucial materials.
October 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Ford logo is seen on top of the Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant in Chicago, Sept. 29, 2023.
October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM

How to save money when buying a car

Kelley Blue Book found that the average price of a new car is above $50,000 with prices on new cars being driven by low loan rates and rising tariffs as car debts reach new highs.
October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: How to save money when buying a car
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM

Average new car price hits $50,000, a record high, data shows

New data published Wednesday shows that car prices and vehicle debt have reached record levels.
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 PM
October 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Sticker shock! Average car price hits new high of $50K

Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, explains what the cost of an average car means for the economy.
October 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
VIDEO: Sticker shock! Average car price hits new high of $50K
October 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM

How this 113-year-old automaker is becoming more 'provocative'

"We've been recognized as a brand with the most beautiful cars on the planet," said Aston Martin executive Marek Reichman.
October 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Production of the Valhalla hypercar started in the second quarter of this year.
1 month ago

Blue collar worker shortage 'a crisis': Auto CEO

After months of feuding with Harvard, the Trump administration now says it's close to reaching a deal with the University that could end up addressing the nation's shortage of blue-collar workers.
1 month ago
After months of feuding with Harvard, the Trump administration now says it's close to reaching a deal with the University that could end up addressing the nation's shortage of blue-collar workers.
2 months ago

Chrysler recalls over 91,000 Jeep hybrid SUVs due to potential loss of drive power

Chrysler is recalling up to 91,787 Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid SUVs over a software error that could result in a loss of drive power. 
2 months ago
In this April 10, 2024, file photo,, the logo of auto maker Jeep is pictured.
2 months ago

South Korean nationals detained at Georgia Hyundai plant, DHS says

The raid marks the latest in the Trump administration's deportation efforts.
2 months ago
VIDEO: South Korean nationals detained at Georgia Hyundai plant, DHS says
2 months ago

'Incredible deals': Why now is the best time to buy an electric vehicle

"People are rushing out to dealerships to take advantage of these deals," one analyst told ABC News.
2 months ago
In this April 25, 2025, file photo, a Cadillac LYRIQ is shown at the Cadillac booth at the National Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China, during the first day of public viewing of the Shanghai International Automobile Show.
2 months ago

Why the Corvette ZR1 is 'so over the top'

"The ZR1 and ZR1X have put every competitor and the world on notice of what we're able to do."
2 months ago
The 1,064-horsepower Corvette ZR1 is a track monster, but the "versatility of this car is unbelievable," according to one of its engineers.
2 months ago

Electric car buying trends

Aarian Marshall, a staff writer for Wired, delivers what you need to know about taking advantage of Labor Day sales and purchasing an electric vehicle.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Electric car buying trends
2 months ago

Cadillac F1 drivers are finally revealed

Cadillac will be the 11th team competing on the grid in 2026.
2 months ago
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari leads at the start of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest August 3, 2025.
2 months ago

New Cadillac F1 team drivers revealed on 'GMA'

Six-time Grand Prix winner Checo Perez and 10-time Grand Prix winner Valterri Bottas join "GMA" to talk slipping into the cockpit for the new Formula One driving team.
2 months ago
VIDEO: F1
2 months ago

Lamborghini CEO says future EVs are on hold: 'Customers want ICE supercars'

Lamborghini unveiled the limited-edition Fenomeno in California last week.
2 months ago
Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Lamborghini, unveiling the limited-edition Fenomeno supercar.
2 months ago

Waymo to test self-driving cars in NYC

Waymo has been granted a permit, which requires a driver behind the wheel at all times, to test the driverless vehicles in New York through late September.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Waymo to test self-driving cars in NYC
2 months ago

Why more drivers are demanding an 'analog experience'

McKeel Hagerty told ABC News that the industry is seeing a "slight backlash" against ultimate performance cars.
2 months ago
The T.50 supercar from Gordon Murray has a six-speed manual transmission and a Cosworth V12 engine that revs to 12,100 rpm.
3 months ago

Jeeps's new CEO has big plans for the brand. He's also a fan of 'ducking'

Bob Broderdorf, an industry veteran, took over as Jeep CEO in February of this year.
3 months ago
Bob Broderdorf was appointed CEO of Jeep in February of 2025.
3 months ago

Cars.com ranks top 5 cars for car seat safety

Cars.com Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Newman joins “GMA” to share the results of a new car seat safety report.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Cars.com ranks top 5 cars for car seat safety
3 months ago

Volkswagen suffers $1.5 billion loss from Trump's tariffs

Volkswagen is the latest major automaker to warn of tariff-related costs.
3 months ago
New Volkswagen brand cars are parked in front of a car dealership.
3 months ago

Jeep maker Stellantis says it will lose $2.7B due partly to tariffs

Sales in North America plummeted by 25% in the second quarter, Stellantis said.
3 months ago
Sales in North America plummeted by 25% in the second quarter, Stellantis said.
3 months ago

Jeep maker Stellantis says it will lose $2.7 billion due partly to tariffs

Sales in North America plummeted by 25% in the second quarter, Stellantis said.
3 months ago
Jeep cars at a dealership in Lansing, Kansas.
4 months ago

Super fun to drive and affordable: These sports cars won't break the bank

The sports car market may be shrinking, but there are still options out there for budget conscious Americans.
4 months ago
The 2025 MX-5 Miata is the most capable version of the Mazda roadster yet, according to the company.
4 months ago

'Rolling piece of art': Cadillac engineer on the appeal of the $350K Celestiq

Tony Roma, chief engineer of the $350K Celestiq, said he and his team experienced "intense pressure" to get the ultra luxe sedan right.
4 months ago
The first Cadillac Celestiq, built at the General Motors Global Technical Center in Michigan, was delivered to its owner in a private ceremony in June.
4 months ago

How the $350,000 Celestiq could save Cadillac

We are "very serious about making Cadillac a premium brand again," said Michael Simcoe, senior vice president of global design at General Motors.
4 months ago
The Cadillac Celestiq electric-sedan is unveiled in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2022.
4 months ago

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Jamie Chadwick, a British racing driver, will be competing in Le Mans this June.
4 months ago
Chadwick, a Rolex Testimonee, served as grand marshal for the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona race in Daytona, Fla.
4 months ago

Veteran race car driver wants to make history at Pikes Peak

"I've never felt so alive being so close to falling off the edge of a cliff," said Katherine Legge, a race car driver about to compete in her second Pikes Peak climb.
4 months ago
British racer Katherine Legge is returning to the ”Race to the Clouds” following a top-five finish in the TA1 category in 2024.
5 months ago

24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's most grueling race. Here's how the drivers do it

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is considered the most prestigious endurance race in the world.
5 months ago
The No. 14 Oreca 07-Gibson of AO by TF with Pj Hyett, Louis Deletraz, and Alex Quinn is running during the race of the 24h of Le Mans, the 4th round of the World Endurance Championship, in Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans, Sarthe, France, on June 15, 2024.
5 months ago

New Rolls-Royce chief on why the company is not interested building more cars

Jon Colbeth took over as president of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America in January.
5 months ago
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre, seen here, is the brand's latest vehicle to go on sale.
5 months ago

How this European carmaker is getting more Americans to drive convertibles

Daniel Lescow, head of Mercedes-Maybach, says his goal is to make the brand "more desirable."
5 months ago
Mercedes-Benz exhibits its roadster Mercedes Maybach 680 Monogram at the Brussels Motor Show in Brussels, Belgium, on January 16, 2025.
5 months ago

DMV warns of phishing scheme

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting residents to a new phishing scam that targets personal information by impersonating the DMV.
5 months ago
VIDEO: DMV warns of phishing scheme
5 months ago

Want an EV but avoiding Tesla? Here are some strong alternatives

Hyundai, Honda, Polestar and Porsche are building compelling EVs.
5 months ago
The Ioniq 5 N is a sporty alternative to the Tesla Model 3.
6 months ago

Ford recalls SUVs over potential braking issues

More than 220,000 Ford Expeditions and 50,000 Lincoln Navigators made between 2022 and 2024 are being recalled due to a potential installation defect which could result in the loss of brake fluid.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Ford recalls SUVs over potential braking issues
6 months ago

How tariffs could impact price of cars

In a new memo obtained by ABC News, Ford told dealers that prices will go up on some models. Ford told ABC News that its discounted pricing plan will remain in place through July 4th weekend.
6 months ago
VIDEO: How tariffs could impact price of cars
6 months ago

Why 'super wagons' are getting all the attention

"A super wagon is fan service to your most loyal owners," one industry insider said.
6 months ago
BMW has entered the "super wagon" category with its M5 Touring.
6 months ago

Trump to ease tariffs faced by US automakers

Ford and GM applauded Trump's policy change.
6 months ago
Assembled trucks are ready for delivery at GM's Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup truck plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 25, 2018.
6 months ago

New automaker Slate unveils low-cost electric truck for under $30K

Yahoo Finance senior autos writer Pras Subramanian breaks down how automaker Slate was able to create an electric truck with a price point under $30,000.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New automaker Slate unveils low-cost electric truck for under $30K
6 months ago

New automaker unveils affordable electric truck: Will consumers buy it?

New carmaker Slate is trying to upend the automotive industry by producing a low-cost electric vehicle.
6 months ago
New automaker unveils affordable electric truck: Will consumers buy it?
6 months ago

What auto execs and insiders are telling consumers about price hikes

March was one of the best months in years for the auto industry as consumers ramped up their buying ahead of higher prices.
6 months ago
People film next to a 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro on display at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025 in New York City.
7 months ago

What to expect at the 2025 New York International Auto Show

WABC's Lee Goldberg previews this weekend's New York International Auto Show in New York City at the the Jacob Javits Center.
7 months ago
VIDEO: What to expect at the 2025 New York International Auto Show
7 months ago

How will the Trump tariffs impact cars and auto parts?

Shoppers already facing high prices, high interest rates and high insurance premiums are in for another sticker shock as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicle imports and car parts take effect.
7 months ago
VIDEO: How will the Trump tariffs impact cars and auto parts?
7 months ago

Chevrolet dealership owner optimistic about Trump administration’s tariffs

Duane R. Paddock, owner of Paddock Chevrolet in upstate New York, discusses the anticipated impact of Trump's tariffs on his dealership and the auto industry as a whole.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Chevrolet dealership owner optimistic about Trump administration’s tariffs
7 months ago

What Trump tariffs means for auto workers, car buyers

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Alexis Christoforous discuss the potential impact of the expected introduction of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Wednesday.
7 months ago
VIDEO: What Trump tariffs means for auto workers, car buyers
7 months ago

Trump’s auto tariffs will ‘cause car prices to go up’: Swonk

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk on “This Week.”
7 months ago
VIDEO: ‘The economics does not suggest’ tariffs will encourage US car production: Swonk
7 months ago

Should you buy a new car before auto tariffs take effect?

Tariffs are expected to hike prices by thousands of dollars per vehicle.
7 months ago
Flags fly outside a car dealership in Alhambra, Calif., March 27, 2025.
7 months ago

Wall Street tumbles as auto tariffs set to take effect next week

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous provides insight into what the upcoming 25% auto tariffs could mean for buyers.
7 months ago
Wall Street tumbles as auto tariffs set to take effect next week
7 months ago

Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles

Nicole Regalado, the vice president of campaigns for advocacy group UltraViolet, joins ABC News Live to discuss the anti-Tesla demonstrations happening Saturday.
7 months ago
Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles