WASHINGTON — The U.S. automotive industry's top trade groups are urging President Donald Trump to "keep the door firmly shut" on Chinese automakers seeking to sell or build vehicles in the United States.
"Chinese automakers have zero market share in the U.S.
Allowing them to open a domestic facility would provide a foothold in the U.S. market at the expense of manufacturers operating here.
That would not create new American manufacturing jobs," the groups wrote in a Sept. 17 letter to Trump and top members of his administration.
The plea comes amid mounting concerns from industry leaders and lawmakers of both political parties that Trump could take steps toward allowing Chinese automakers to do business stateside.
Sep 18, 2026 · via detroitnews.com
Hyundai warns of Chinese EVs entering the US Chinese vehicles are already 30% to 40% cheaper than comparable auto brands in some markets, like Italy, Spain, and France, Munoz told Reuters in San Jose, California, on Thursday.
That’s with tariffs and other trade barriers Chinese automakers face on imported electric vehicles in Europe.
Through August, 355,746 electric vehicles have been registered in the UK, compared to 194,327 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and 598,842 petrol models.
Electrek’s Take Hyundai’s CEO isn’t the first to raise the alarm about Chinese electric vehicles entering the US unrestricted.
Farley warned employees in July that Ford was preparing to face Chinese automakers in the US within the next 5 to 10 years.
Sep 18, 2026 · via electrek.co
ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating a shooting on Howell Mill Road that left two men injured, including one who was last reported in critical condition.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The shooting happened Thursday morning along Howell Mill Road near Chattahoochee Avenue in northwest Atlanta.
Investigators believe the case may be connected to two additional crime scenes located miles away across the city.
Investigators believe two other scenes Thursday morning are connected to the Howell Mill Road shooting.
Atlanta Police discovered a Kia sedan riddled with bullets about four miles away on Peters Street near downtown Atlanta.
Sep 17, 2026 · via wsbtv.com
Workers on the assembly line for electric vehicle maker BYD in Zhengzhou, China.
(Qilai Shen/Bloomberg) A group of retired military commanders and leading business executives are calling on Congress to keep Chinese connected vehicle technologies from entering the U.S.
Cheap, tech-laden Chinese electric vehicles are also appearing in Canada and Mexico, amplifying concerns that they could soon seek inroads into the U.S.
The coalition noted that without legal restrictions, foreign adversary-linked vehicles could enter the U.S. market via Canada and Mexico.
The industry creates critical domestic demand for steel, aluminum, batteries, semiconductors and other advanced components, which military readiness depends upon, the letter said.
Sep 17, 2026 · via ttnews.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mecum Auctions will hold its inaugural Nashville auction this Sept. 22-26 at Nashville Superspeedway, with an estimated 1,750 collector vehicles to cross the auction block throughout the five-day auction.
Live auction coverage will kick off on ESPN+ on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. CT and run through Sept. 26.
Among the highlights is the Roush Automotive Collection, representing the legacy of legendary automotive innovator and motorsports figure Jack Roush.
Beyond the auction block, Mecum will offer attendees a variety of interactive experiences and opportunities to connect with automotive personalities.
For more information on Mecum's Nashville event and all other scheduled Mecum events, visit Mecum.com or call 262.275.5050.
Sep 17, 2026 · via nashvillesuperspeedway.com
Boston, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global market for automotive data monetization is projected to grow from $643.5 million in 2025 to $1,692.0 million by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% over the period 2026–2031, according to the BCC Research report Global Market for Automotive Data Monetization.
Key Findings • The global market for automotive data monetization is forecast to expand at a 17.9% CAGR from 2026 to 2031, rising from $643.5 million in 2025 to $1,692.0 million by 2031, underpinned by the accelerating deployment of sensor-equipped, internet-connected vehicles that continuously generate commercially valuable real-time and historical data streams.
About the Report Global Market for Automotive Data Monetization provides comprehensive market sizing, segmentation by application and region, competitive intelligence, and forecasts through 2031, offering a full strategic assessment of the global automotive data monetization landscape.
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Sep 17, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
ATLANTA — Two people were shot outside a restaurant overnight.
Police are investigating two more scenes they believe are connected to the shooting.
All the latest developments from the investigations, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
One witness told Channel 2 Action News This Morning that she heard the gunfire and saw several people on the ground.
Police also found a car miles away on Peters Street in downtown Atlanta that they believe is connected to the shooting.
Sep 17, 2026 · via wsbtv.com
On Tuesday, the Volvo unveiled new long-range plug-in hybrid versions of its XC60 and XC90 SUVs, claiming the longest electric-only range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the United States.
The pitch to customers is straightforward: electric range long enough to cover most daily driving, from school runs to commutes, without the anxiety of running out of charge on a longer trip.
Both the XC60 and XC90 will also continue to be offered in mild-hybrid form for buyers who want a simpler, less expensive option.
The XC90 Refines a Proven Formula Where the XC60 receives a visual overhaul, the XC90 update focuses more on refining what has already made it one of Volvo’s most acclaimed vehicles.
Production of the new XC60 and XC90 T8 AWD Long Range plug-in hybrids is set to begin later this fall, with customer deliveries expected to start in early 2027.
Sep 17, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID.
Hyundai Staria Electric van prices and specs We got our first look at the Staria Electric in January when Hyundai unveiled it at the Brussels Motor Show.
In Germany, Hyundai’s electric van starts at €57,450, or about $66,500.
Powered by an 84 kWh battery and a 160 kW (218 hp) front-mounted electric motor, Hyundai’s electric van has a WLTP range of up to 430 km (267 miles).
The base Hyundai Staria Electric Trend 9-seater starts at €57,450 ($66,500) in Germany.
Sep 17, 2026 · via electrek.co
Within just a few miles, you can go from Echo Park to Chinatown, Little Tokyo to Boyle Heights, passing murals, historic landmarks, restaurants and some of the city’s most recognizable streets.
For one Sunday next month, 6.5 miles of Los Angeles streets will instead be turned over to pedestrians, cyclists and skaters for one of the city’s biggest car-free events.
Most street closures start around 7 a.m., with some roads closing as early as 4–6 a.m.
Affected roads include portions of Broadway, Glendale Boulevard, 1st Street, Whittier Boulevard, Boyle Avenue, Bellevue Avenue and S Central Avenue.
There’s also a freeway impact: the southbound US 101 Broadway ramp will close, while the northbound US 101 Echo Park Avenue ramp will have restrictions.
Sep 16, 2026 · via secretlosangeles.com
The new reality of radio engineering Radio engineering used to mean transmitters, antennas and studio gear.
The best engineering work is the kind no one ever hears about.
But look at what actually gets a station through a digital transformation, a security overhaul or an infrastructure migration, and it’s the technical team running point.
A career in broadcast engineering rarely comes up in a computer science or electrical engineering program, even though the work now overlaps heavily with both fields.
The road ahead AI, cloud workflows, connected cars, hybrid radio, cybersecurity: The list of things reshaping broadcasting all runs through the same team.
Sep 16, 2026 · via radioworld.com
Since buying a vehicle with native wireless Android Auto support, I've been absolutely hooked on it.
Of course, you can automatically switch off wireless Android Auto, but that defeats the purpose of wireless Android Auto in the first place.
As much as I like the convenience wireless Android Auto offers, it quickly stopped feeling worth it.
Turning this off prevents my Pixel 10 Pro from connecting to Android Auto wirelessly, making wired Android Auto the only option.
To use wireless Android Auto again, turn the Wireless Android Auto option back on.
Sep 16, 2026 · via xda-developers.com
With software-defined vehicles, 5G connectivity and over-the-air updates, what you buy on day one is increasingly just the starting point.
Rather than managing separate connected functions in isolation, the vehicle can deliver a more seamless and tailored experience through an integrated software platform.
From the driver’s perspective, this means the vehicle experience is no longer fixed at the point of purchase.
Reliability therefore means not only staying connected, but staying connected securely, compliantly and consistently.
That is when the connected car becomes genuinely useful, as it increasingly anticipates what the driver or car need next.
Sep 16, 2026 · via topgearmag.in
New data from Persistence Market Research predicts the global connected vehicle cloud market to reach £425 billion by 2033.
The forecast points to continued growth in cloud systems used to manage data, software updates, and digital services in connected vehicles.
The arrangement reflects a broader industry effort to simplify development and reduce fragmentation in vehicle software stacks.
As manufacturers build cars around common digital platforms, cloud systems become more important for distributing updates, managing fleets, and supporting new applications.
Artificial intelligence is also changing the role of connected vehicle platforms.
Sep 16, 2026 · via highways-news.com
Behind the rows of vehicles rolling through Manheim auto auction lots in Georgia and Florida, a quieter transformation has been taking root.
No Grass Just Flowers & Bees Nearly five acres of native wildflowers and grasses now spread across five Cox Enterprises properties, replacing turf grass that once demanded weekly mowing, chemical fertilizer, and steady irrigation.
The five new pollinator meadows sit at Cox Enterprises headquarters in Atlanta, at Manheim Georgia in Atlanta, and at three Florida locations: Manheim Orlando in Winter Garden, Manheim Central Florida in Orlando, and Manheim Tampa.
Four of the five sites belong to Manheim, making Cox Automotive, the parent business unit that houses Manheim alongside brands like Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, and vAuto, the primary automotive stakeholder in this expansion even as the project is announced under the wider Cox Enterprises umbrella.
Cox Enterprises, a privately held company founded in 1898, spans automotive, greenhouse agriculture, cleantech, software, outdoor recreation, and journalism businesses.
Sep 16, 2026 · via autoconnectedcar.com
Purdue faculty and staff who travel on university business are encouraged to activate TripLink in Concur.
TripLink connects participating airline, hotel and rental car loyalty accounts with a traveler’s Purdue business profile.
When a connected traveler selects business travel on a participating provider’s website or app, eligible university-negotiated rates and discounts are applied.
TripLink includes access to TripIt Pro, an optional app that organizes travel plans in one itinerary and provides real-time travel alerts.
Visit the Purdue Travel website for current booking guidance, training resources and travel requirements.
Sep 16, 2026 · via purdue.edu
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Sep 15, 2026 · via finance.yahoo.com
A new study finds that automakers’ privacy policies have grown longer, more complicated and further beyond the reading level of many Americans.
In March 2024, I began a series of reports under a simple but disturbing question: “Is Your Car Spying on You?”
It asks an equally important question: Can an ordinary customer realistically understand the privacy policy supposedly explaining it?
The study’s 2024 analysis found an average of 7,505 words and a 12th-grade reading level.
Your car may still be spying on you.
Sep 15, 2026 · via carpro.com
BY: Regina Carto, Vice President of Global Product Safety, Systems and Certification, General Motors HERO IMAGE: COPY: At General Motors, safety is woven into everything we do.
For the occasion, we wanted to highlight historic GM safety innovations we’re all enormously proud of.
1967: Child Safety Seats GM safety engineers must’ve been busy in 1967 because in addition to the energy-absorbing steering column, they introduced something else that’s saved countless lives: the modern child seat.
Available through AC Delco Parts and Accessories, these were among the first popular child safety seats, and while modern child seats may look different, they can all trace their origins to our Love Seats.
See your vehicle Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.
Sep 15, 2026 · via news.gm.com
Hidden app terms silently funnel telemetry to insurers, driving up consumer premiums nationwide.
Key Takeaways: Automakers monetized driving behavior -- buried OnStar terms secretly funneled telemetry to insurance brokers.
Key Takeaways: Past productivity tools increased work volume because they accelerated messaging without completing actual labor.
Key Takeaways: Toxic behavior quickly spreads through teams because negative emotional contagion overrides positive group norms.
Key Takeaways: Fake system alerts exploit visual cues to drive accidental clicks through user confusion.
Sep 15, 2026 · via buttondown.com