MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario

MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.

• Sep 2

"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America

A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.

• Sep 2

State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.

More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.

• Aug 18

Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire in motion or parked

Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

• Jul 9

Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues

A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.

• Jul 7

Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue

The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.

• Apr 17

GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk

Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.

• Apr 8

EV battery maker SK lays off nearly 1,000 workers at Georgia Plant

Battery company SK laid off nearly 1,000 workers at a manufacturing plant in northeast of Atlanta on Friday amid changing consumer demand for EVs.

• Mar 6

Japan-backed synthetic diamond grit plant coming to Georgia under trade deal

Japan's first major U.S. trade deal investment will bring a high-tech synthetic diamond grit manufacturing facility—promising new jobs—to Georgia

• Feb 18

Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars

The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.

• Feb 12