Fiat Chrysler hastens recalls after Anton Yelchin’s death

GM sales plunge 18% in May; Ford sales sink 5.9%
Despite the weak data, the U.S. auto industry looks set to remain on course for another record year in 2016, analysts and economists said.

Tesla says software update will fix Model X doors
Tesla Motors said two upcoming software updates should fix persistent glitches with the futuristic rear doors on its Model X SUV.

Electric cars will become the norm when this happens: Ex-governor
Tesla stock popped after an in-line earnings report but this stock’s run is over. There is no path to profitability, says Michael Pento.

Cadillac opening NYC digs—just don’t try to buy a car
In a trendy part of Manhattan, Cadillac is taking the next step in its efforts to revitalize its brand image.

VW first-quarter profit gains on special items related to scandal provisions
VW posted a surprise gain in first-quarter profit on special items related to provisions it has set aside to pay for its diesel emissions scandal.

Truckmakers face huge EU fines for price-fixing and holding back emissions tech
DAF, Daimler, Iveco, Scania, MAN and Volvo/Renault set to be punished, the FT reports.

Gridlock! Lower gas prices creating traffic jam of 38 million-plus
Travel experts explain to CNBC how travelers can get the most out of their holiday road trip.

Bentley $229K SUV world’s most luxurious: Bentley USA CEO
The Bentley Bentayga has already sold out for the first year, Bentley USA’s CEO says.

Pippa Mann in the fast lane
Pippa Mann will be the only female driver entered in the Indianapolis 500 this weekend.

Why car insurance is spiking more than it has in almost 13 years
Auto insurance prices rose 6 percent in April, according to government data, the largest monthly increase since 2003.

Automakers recall 12 million US vehicles over Takata air bags: US govt
Eight automakers said they are recalling more than 12 million vehicles in new recalls related to defective Takata air bags.

Cheap gas, lower airfares will spike summer travel
More Americans appear poised to kiss the “staycation” goodbye this summer.

What to do when your dream website name is taken? Take a cue from Tesla
Don’t sweat it if your dream URL is taken for your brilliant start-up idea. Elon Musk had the same problem with Tesla.

Zirx chief: Hey, Uber, Google and Amazon could be coming for you
One or both may offer ride-hailing services, says Sean Behr, CEO of Zirx, a platform to move, store and service cars.

Takata seeks cash infusion after air bag deaths force restructuring
Takata confirmed it had hired investment bank Lazard to lead a financial restructuring to resolve costs stemming from its recall.

Google self-driving car unit to open engineering center in Michigan
Alphabet’s Google self-driving car project said Wednesday it will launch this year a new technology center in suburban Detroit.

‘White gasoline’ soars as demand for electric vehicles surges
Share of lithium producers have skyrocketed, with General Mining Corporation and Pilbara Minerals shares up 1000% over the past year.

Ford recalls 271K pickups to fix brake fluid leak
Ford Motor Co said it was recalling about 271,000 F-150 pickup trucks in North America to fix a braking issue.

Apple explores charging stations for electric vehicles
Apple is investigating how to charge electric cars, talking to charging station companies and hiring engineers.

Man takes ‘autopilot’ literally, snoozes behind wheel of self-driving Tesla
A Monday post on Imgur appears to show the driver of a Tesla sleeping behind the wheel while the car moves through heavy traffic on autopilot.

The $400,000 private jet of vans
If a Gulfstream V jet mated with a cargo van, their offspring would probably look something like the “Jet Van.”

Yes, millennials actually want to own cars: Study
Car sharing is popular with millennials, yet a new study finds the group is finally warming up to ownership.

Volkswagen invests $300M in taxi app Gett, on heels of GM’s $500M Lyft injection
The German carmaker’s investment, comes months after General Motors injected $500 million into US ride-hailing app Lyft, the FT reports.

Toyota, Uber to explore ridesharing partnership
Toyota said on Tuesday it will partner with Uber to explore ridesharing and will make an investment in the company.

Autozone hits a speed bump after Q3 results miss
Shares of Autozone recovered from early losses Tuesday after the company reported quarterly results that missed Wall Street estimates.

This country has hit a major milestone for electric cars—here’s how
Electric cars remain a noteworthy sight almost everywhere but Scandinavia, where Norwegians have bucked the trend by buying alternative-fuel vehicles.

If it’s good enough for Captain America, it’s good enough for the Hyperloop
To make the Hyperloop safe, a developer has turned to comic book hero Captain America.

Toyota recalls 1.6 million US vehicles for Takata air bags
Toyota Motor said on Monday it will recall almost 1.6 million additional U.S. vehicles for Takata air bag inflators that could rupture.

This muscle car scored highest in key safety test
A new report gave muscle cars mixed grades when it comes to protecting passengers from one of the deadliest collisions.

Fiat Chrysler drops on report of potential sales ban
Shares of Fiat Chrysler fell Monday following reports from a German newspaper that the automaker may have violated emissions standards.

Got sanitizer? Ride shares like Petri dishes on wheels: Study
You might want to think twice the next time you call for a taxi, Uber or Lyft — or at least bring along some sanitizer.

GM SUV compensation program will cost about $100M: Source
The largest U.S. automaker said the program would not have a material impact on its financial results,

A start-up in North Carolina is going to give all of its employees a Tesla
Employees at Practichem, a North Carolina-based start-up that makes scientific instruments, are getting a sweet perk.

Five tech innovations designed to solve life’s little problems
Hate having to remember too many PINs or carry too many credit cards? Or just tired of heavy lifting? These prototypes are for you.

Suppliers question Tesla’s goals for Model 3 output
Tesla has surprised parts makers with plans to move up the launch of high-volume production of its Model 3 to 2018, two years earlier than planned.