Tom Krisher

AP Auto Writer

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This Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 file photo shows a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV on display at the 2020 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh. General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.

GM Extends Recall to Cover All Chevy Bolts Due to Fire Risk

Ford, BMW and Hyundai all have recalled batteries recently.

This July 8, 2018, file photo shows Tesla 2018 Model 3 sedans sitting on display outside a Tesla showroom in Littleton, Colo. The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla's Autopilot partially automated driving system, saying it has trouble spotting parked emergency vehicles.

U.S. Opens Formal Probe into Tesla Autopilot System

In the crashes identified in an investigation, 17 people were injured and one was killed.

Nissan Plant to Close for 2 Weeks Due to Chip Shortage

The shutdown is among the longest at any U.S. auto plant of this size since the semiconductor shortage.

In this Jan. 9, 2017 file photo the Chevrolet Bolt is on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. General Motors is recalling some older Chevrolet Bolts, Friday, July 23, 2021, for a second time to fix persistent battery problems that can set the electric cars ablaze.

GM Issues 2nd Bolt Recall; Faulty Batteries Can Cause Fires

Until repairs are done, GM says owners should park the cars outdoors.

GM Warns Some Bolt Owners to Park Outdoors Due to Fire Risk

The request covers 2017 through 2019 Bolts.

In a Jan. 6, 2011, file photo, workers install parts on a truck on the Volvo truck assembly line at the Volvo plant in Dublin, Va.

UAW Factory Workers Ratify Deal, Will End Volvo Truck Strike

A difference of 17 votes ratified the deal.

This photo provided by Siemens shows Siemens CEO Roland Busch. As the world turns its attention to climate change, Busch says his company is well-positioned to help handle the challenges.

Siemens CEO Sees Opportunities in Climate Change

He also sounded off on energy savings, manufacturing efficiencies, medical imaging and the the future of rail travel.

Members of the media gather Monday, July 12, 2021, outside the justice center in Wilmington, Del.

Musk Defends SolarCity, Calls Lawyer 'Bad Human'

“I have great respect for the court,” Musk said, “but not for you, sir.’’

This image provided by Siemens shows a rendering of one of the new Amtrak trains to be built in the U.S. by Siemens Mobility. Amtrak announced plans, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some of which are nearly a half-century old.

Amtrak to Pay $7.3B to Replace Aging Trains

Some are nearly a half-century old.

In this Nov. 6, 2019, file photo, United Auto Workers union President Rory Gamble answers questions in Southfield, Mich. When Gamble took over as president of the United Auto Workers in 2019, the union was embroiled in a federal corruption probe that had ensnared two of Gamble's predecessors. It won't get any easier for Gamble's successor, Ray Curry. He will preside over a union that faces monumental changes as the auto business navigates an epochal transition from internal combustion engines to battery-electric powered vehicles.

Retiring UAW Leader on Tough Times Past & Ahead

And will the EV boom mean fewer union auto jobs.

This Nov. 15, 2020 photo shows a long row of unsold used Highlander sports-utility vehicles sits at a Toyota dealership in Englewood, Colo. In 2021, high demand and low supply have driven up used vehicle prices so much that many are now selling for more than their original sticker price when they were new.

Some Used Vehicles Now Cost More than Original Sticker Price

In the past year, used vehicle prices on average have climbed 30%.