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WASHINGTON — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles from the 2020-22 model years after allegations of exploding seat belt pretensioners that have been linked to three injuries. The investigation could affect an estimated 275,000 vehicles and will initially cover the: • 2021-22 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid • 2021 Hyundai […]

The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act that President Joe Biden signed into law this week gives automakers hope that the semiconductor industry will now be able to keep up with surging auto industry demand. The law provides about $52 billion in subsidies for semiconductor research, design and production in the U.S., including $2 billion set

DETROIT — GMC is forging further into luxury and off-road territory as it redesigns the Canyon midsize pickup with premium customers in mind. GMC will offer four trims, plus a limited edition model, of the 2023 Canyon, which goes on sale early next year. GMC is adding the AT4X off-road performance trim along with the

Lana Payne has been elected as the new national president of Unifor, taking over the role five months after longtime leader Jerry Dias abruptly retired as head of Canada’s largest private sector union. About 1,000 Unifor delegates, voting on behalf of locals across Canada, cast ballots at the union’s constitutional convention in Toronto Wednesday. Payne,

Nikola Corp. said Wednesday that Michael Lohscheller is taking over as the electric-truck maker’s chief executive officer when Mark Russell retires on Jan. 1 next year. Lohscheller, who joined the company in February, will take over as president from Russell and join Nikola’s board effective immediately, the company said. Lohscheller, 53, was instrumental in Tre

Online used-vehicle retailer Shift Technologies Inc. said Tuesday it plans to combine with CarLotz, a used-vehicle consignment company, in a stock-for-stock merger. The companies cited “complementary geographies” as a reason for the planned merger. CarLotz aims to use Shift’s proprietary inventory acquisition software and at-home delivery offering to help obtain “differentiated inventory” and to expand

Vroom Inc. said Monday it cut employment by 337 positions and sold far fewer vehicles in the second quarter as part of the business realignment strategy it announced in May, which is partially aimed at reducing its expenses. The online used-vehicle retailer also said it closed offices in New York City and Detroit and shuttered

Gissing North America LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with up to $100 million in liabilities. Gissing, based in Bingham Farms, Mich., is a subsidiary of a Chinese automotive supplier, and manufactures interior acoustic and cargo management systems for Ford Motor Co., General Motors, Toyota Motor Corp., Nissan Motor Co. and Honda Motor

The Senate passed a landmark tax, climate and health-care bill, speeding a slimmed-down version of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda on a path to becoming law after a year of Democratic infighting that the White House was unable to control. The bill allows roughly $374 billion in climate and energy spending such as expanded tax

Stellantis put the spotlight on its Black designers and the plush Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV they shepherded as part of its efforts this summer to commemorate Juneteenth. The design team was featured in a video in which they spoke of being among the few Black people in the field, inspiring others to consider that line