GM Pauses EV Plant Conversion Plans at Two U.S. Factories
General Motors is hitting the brakes on major parts of its electric vehicle strategy by pausing planned plant conversions and scaling back production at key U.S. facilities. The move reflects weakening demand for battery-powered vehicles and growing uncertainty around federal support for electrification. At the heart of the shift are two major Ultium battery plants […]
Battery Material Suppliers Report Pricing Pressure in North America
The electric vehicle revolution was supposed to create fortunes for companies that mine and process battery materials. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite became the new oil, at least in the investor pitch decks and analyst reports that circulated during the EV boom years. But the market has shifted. Prices have dropped. And suppliers across North […]
U.S. Auto Plants Adjust Shift Schedules Amid Demand Changes
The American auto industry has always moved in cycles. Boom years bring overtime and hiring sprees. Lean years bring layoffs and idled lines. But the current moment feels different to workers and managers alike. The shifts happening now aren’t just about selling more or fewer cars. They reflect deeper uncertainty about what kinds of vehicles […]
States Move to Adjust EV Registration Fees in Early 2026
The shift to electric vehicles was supposed to simplify things. No more gas stations, no more oil changes, no more tailpipe emissions. But the transition has created a problem that state legislatures across the country are now scrambling to address: how to fund roads when fewer drivers are paying fuel taxes. At least a dozen […]
EV Lease Pricing Changes Abruptly Across U.S. Markets
Leasing an electric vehicle felt like a straightforward proposition six months ago. Dealers had their numbers, incentives were relatively predictable, and shoppers could compare offers without too much confusion. That stability is gone. Across the country, EV lease pricing has become a moving target, shifting sometimes week to week in ways that leave buyers scrambling […]
Fast-Charging Expansion Shifts From Highways to Retail Parking Lots
The next wave of EV fast-chargers isn’t coming to highway rest stops—it’s showing up where you buy groceries, grab coffee, and return those jeans that didn’t fit. Retail parking lots are quickly becoming the new battleground for charging infrastructure, and honestly, it makes a lot of sense when you think about how people actually live […]
Major U.S. Auto Supplier Announces Workforce Restructuring
One of the largest auto parts suppliers in the United States is implementing a significant workforce restructuring that will affect thousands of employees across multiple states. The company, which supplies components to all major domestic and foreign automakers, announced plans to cut approximately 3,200 jobs and close two manufacturing facilities by the end of 2026. […]
U.S. Dealers Report Rising Unsold EV Inventory in January
Electric vehicles are piling up on dealer lots across the country, with January inventory levels reaching their highest point in over a year. Dealers report that EVs are sitting an average of 82 days before selling, nearly double the 46-day average for gas-powered vehicles. The surplus spans multiple brands and price points, from affordable compact […]
U.S. Automakers Quietly Scale Back EV Production Targets for 2026
The ambitious electric vehicle timelines set just a few years ago are getting a reality check. General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis have all dialed back their EV production targets for 2026, citing softer-than-expected demand, charging infrastructure gaps, and a shifting political landscape around federal incentives. The pivot signals a broader recalibration across Detroit. Not an […]
15 Coolest Automotive Finds from CES 2026
Every year, CES transforms Las Vegas into a playground for automotive innovation. While most weeks automakers roll out incremental updates that barely register, CES remains the exception—a showcase where the industry’s boldest ideas take center stage. From ground-effect flying boats to million-dollar combine harvesters, this year’s show delivered surprises that ranged from practical to downright […]