Tom Krisher

AP Auto Writer

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Elon Musk’s company signed an agreement last month with Australia’s Syrah Resources, which operates one of the world’s largest graphite mines in the southern African country.

Tesla Inks Deal to Get Key Battery Component Outside China

The deal is part of Tesla's plan to make its own batteries so it can reduce its dependence on China.

U.S. to Allow Teen Semi Drivers in Test Apprenticeship Program

Under the apprenticeship, younger drivers can cross state lines during 120-hour and 280-hour probationary periods.

Honda expects its factories to make more vehicles this year despite a computer chip shortage and supply chain troubles. But because it started 2022 with so few vehicles at dealers, the company expects U.S. sales to fall below last year’s numbers.

Honda Exec: High Auto Prices May Drop, but Not Dramatically

Automakers have had to cut factory production at a time when demand is strong.

The Maverick compact pickup won truck of the year, while its Bronco off-road SUV earned the utility of the year. Honda's redesigned Civic compact car won the car of the year.

Ford Maverick, Bronco Win Truck, Utility of the Year Awards

EVs were finalists in all categories, but judges picked gas-powered or gas-electric hybrid vehicles.

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST is shown in Detroit, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

New GM Electric Truck Faces Competition and Skeptical Buyers

Competition comes from rival Ford, as well as Rivian, Tesla and Stellantis.

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U.S. Steps Up Probe into Hyundai-Kia Engine Failures, Fires

The engine fires have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years.

General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said the automaker learned valuable lessons last year when it stepped in to boost emergency production of ventilators to treat severely ill COVID-19 patients.

GM CEO Says Making Ventilators Changed the Company Culture

The company was able to help a ventilator maker start large-scale production in about a month.

Vince Patton, a new Tesla owner, demonstrates on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, on a closed course in Portland, Ore., how he can play video games on the vehicle's console while driving. Patton, of Portland, Ore., filed a complaint with federal regulators after discovering the feature in his new car.

Drivers Playing Video Games? U.S. Is Looking into Tesla Case

A software update may allow a video game to be used by drivers.

North Carolina officials have scheduled a Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, news conference to announce a major economic development project, which likely will be construction of a Toyota electric vehicle battery factory with 1,750 workers.

Toyota to Build $1.3B Battery Plant in U.S.

It will employ at least 1,750 people.

Members of the United Auto Workers union have overwhelmingly approved picking their leaders by direct ballot elections, Thursday, Dec. 2, rejecting a system that many blamed for a bribery and embezzlement scandal in the union's top ranks.

UAW Votes for Direct Election of Leaders in Wake of Scandal

The results are not official until approved by the Labor Department and a federal judge.

Reports says electric SUVs generally are among the least reliable vehicles on the road, but it’s not because of the batteries or electric motors that power them.

Glitchy Features Dent Electric SUV Reliability, Survey Finds

It's not the fault of the batteries or electric motors.