The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday it has finalized an order banning General Motors and its OnStar telematics service from sharing certain consumer data with consumer reporting agencies. The final order, which comes a year after the agency reached a proposed settlement with GM, also requires the automaker to be more transparent with its consumers […]
If you recently left Formula 1 because it felt like there was more talk about dirty air than overtaking, then maybe it’s time to rekindle your love. This 2026 season represents a new chapter: a factory reset for both the powertrain and aerodynamics, with the focus now on smaller, lighter cars. More than anything, this […]
Perhaps no automaker has been hit harder by the shifting political winds in Washington and the tumult in the global auto industry than Volkswagen. The German automaker’s U.S. sales fell 20% in the last three months of 2025 due to tariffs, trade conflicts and the loss of incentives to promote electric vehicles.Volkswagen’s problems are an […]
2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV pedestrian sound systems may not be loud enough. January 8, 2026 — General Motors has recalled 102,000 Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles due to problems with pedestrian warning systems. The recalled 2025-2026 Chevy Equinox EV pedestrian sound systems may not change enough in volume when the vehicle is stationary, compared to low-speed […]
Chevrolet is reportedly working on a new Corvette Grand Sport. The new Corvette will have a 6.7-liter V-8 engine. That engine could find its way into other GM performance cars. The Corvette Grand Sport is expected in 2027. General Motors is spending a ton of money on a sixth-generation small-block V-8 engine. That new engine […]
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Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up for free here – just click TechCrunch Mobility! Elon Musk has never had the best relationship with regulators, often encountering or outright circumventing local and state laws where his numerous companies operate. This week […]