BP Pulse is bringing EV chargers to Waffle House

Chosen sites in the Southeast and the Sunbelt will get six electric vehicle charging bays, with the first locations coming online next year.

Subaru weighs options to curtail a potential $2.5B tariff hit

The automaker’s Indiana plant, which now makes around 350,000 vehicles a year, has capacity to ramp up production, a company spokesperson said.

Commerce asks automakers for supply chain data for tariff evaluations

The federal agency will require submissions of information such as declared customs value of imports and country of final assembly for carmakers to qualify for reduced duty rates.

BMW hits milestone of 7M BMWs built in the US

The automaker is investing $1.7 billion for EV production in the country. 

Carmakers rev up AI efforts amid economic uncertainty

Ford, General Motors and Toyota pursue use cases to enhance customer experience, optimize costs and drive profits, executives said in their latest financial reports.

Volvo may build a new plug-in hybrid in South Carolina

The automaker’s CEO says the current production of two models in South Carolina “will not be enough to fill the factory.”

Honda reducing EV investments by $21B, shifting focus to hybrids, ADAS tech

The automaker cited several factors for its decision, including slower than expected EV adoption, trade policies and relaxed environmental regulations in the U.S.

Waymo, Magna to jointly build robotaxis at new Arizona factory

The new facility will be capable of building “tens of thousands” of autonomous commercial ride-hailing vehicles a year once fully operational.

Employers should be mindful of the mid-life development crisis, report warns

Organizations could be overlooking middle-aged workers’ career growth aspirations, creating a development vacuum, Perceptyx said.

Google is adding its AI-powered Gemini voice assistant to Android Auto

The technology will be available for other vehicles with Google built-in later this year, including the new Lincoln Nautilus and Honda Passport.

Stellantis opens automated parts distribution center in New York’s Hudson Valley

The company said the new facility’s technology will speed order completion and delivery times in the region.

Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry

Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.

Kia joins Tesla’s Supercharger network after months-long delay

Recharging options for Kia EV owners grew by more than 80% through the partnership. 

GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

Employers say their benefits are modern. Employees don’t agree, study finds.

“The workplace is at a tipping point,” with a lot at stake for employers, said Michael Estep, president of Prudential Group Insurance.

Hyundai, Posco Group partnership to strengthen US sourcing

The automaker secured the manufacturing conglomerate as an investor for its $5.8 billion Louisiana steel plant and an EV battery material resource.

Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

Congress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards

State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.

Nissan maneuvers to soften $3B hit from tariffs

The automaker says mitigation strategies, including collaborating with suppliers, will lessen the impact of U.S. duties by 30%.

Nissan slashing 20K jobs by FY2027

The automaker’s latest cost-savings plan also calls for seven plant closures in an effort to generate $3.4 billion in savings.

Ford’s chief EV, digital and design officer shares the automaker’s software vision

“In today’s automobiles, software is the single biggest lever in advancing a customer’s ownership experience,” said Doug Field in a blog post.

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

Uber expands robotaxis in partnership with Waymo, May Mobility, others

Atlanta will soon join Austin, Texas, offering autonomous Uber ride-hailing vehicles, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said.

Toyota forecasts net income decline of 21% amid tariffs

The automaker faces uncertainties in the upcoming fiscal year as it works to lessen the impact of U.S. tariffs and potentially higher supply chain costs.

EV car sharing comes to Charlotte, North Carolina

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Affordable Mobility Platform helps fund electric vehicle car-sharing programs in 13 cities.