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GM Keeps Pressure on Biden Administration for EV Tax Credit

GM and Tesla were the first two — and still the only two — automakers to surpass the 200,000-vehicle limit for the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers. However, GM officials recently revealed they are pushing the Biden administration to reinstate their eligibility for the credit to “level the playing field.” Find out more at TheDetroitBureau. Read more

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First Look: Porsche Macan EV

Like so many other European automakers, Porsche is shifting its focus to electrification of its line-up. The Taycan is already tearing up roads and today it offered an early look at the Macan EV, reports TheDetroitBureau. Read more

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NHTSA Investigating Steering Issue on 1.1 Million Honda Accords

Owners of 1.1 million model year 2013-2015 Honda Accords got some bad news in May — the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration formally opened an investigation into their vehicles. The agency began its query after receiving 107 complaints about a sudden loss of steering control for those vehicles, reports TheDetroitBureau. Read more

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Ford Confirms All-Electric F-150 Will be Named Lightning

A full look won’t come until next week, but Ford officials confirmed today that its all-electric F-150 will be called the Lightning. Production begins next year on the company’s first fully-electric pickup, reports TheDetroitBureau. Read more

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BMW Gets Big Boost from EV Sales

The BMW Group reported it more than doubled its sales of electric vehicles in the first quarter, pushing its net income to $3 billion. The company wants to increase EV sales by 50% each year through 2025. Get details at TheDetroitBureau. Read more

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Pipeline Ransomware Attack Could Exacerbate Spot Fuel Shortages

The ransomware attack on the company that supplies 45% of the gas, diesel and jet fuel for the east coast may exacerbate spot fuel shortages. Right now, it’s not an issue, but that may change depending upon how line the pipeline is down, reports TheDetroitBureau. Read more

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Ford Recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs

Ford is recalling 661,000 Explorer SUVs because their roof rails could come loose and detach. More from TheDetroitBureau.com. Read more

May 07, 2021

Chevy Bolt Goes Up in Flames Days After GM Announces “Final Fix”

Just days after General Motors announced the “final fix” to prevent its Chevy Bolt from catching on fire, another one went up in flames. TheDetroitBureau has the story. Read more

May 07, 2021

Why People Get Speeding Tickets — And How to Get out of Them

It’s the rare driver who never speeds. For the rest of us, the threat of getting a speeding ticket is ever present. A new study reveals the top reasons why offenders said they were exceeding the limit. TheDetroitBureau also presents some ways — and reasons — to get out of the ticket. Read more