Stellantis Chief Executive said external pressure on OEMs to accelerate the shift to EVs potentially threatens jobs and vehicle quality as producers struggle to manage the higher costs of building EVs.

The record-setting amount represents a 21% increase over 2020.

The company has plans to open locations in Colorado and Florida.

This week's roundup discusses lessons businesses can take from the Army, how to finish tasks and an important leadership skill. 

The organization is the latest to leave ASA and join forces with MWACA. 

The Oregon Legislature recently passed a bill that will require auto repair shops to go through an extra step to file a "mechanic's lien." 

The winner had the highest cumulative test scores on the A4, A5, A6 and A8 tests.

Dodge announces it will cease production of the Charger and Challenger by 2024, Ford and Rivian cancel a joint EV project, and GM has begun lifting restrictions on some Chevrolet Bolt models put in place due to a battery fire recall.

The executive director will oversee Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Both Apple and Microsoft have created independent repair programs to comply with Right to Repair, but that momentum hasn't extended to the auto aftermarket. 

The organization will operate under the name Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance and expand to include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. 

All 14 plants and 28 production lines will be operating normally for the first time in seven months since May.

The company added 70 locations in one acquisition, bringing its total portfolio to over 350 locations. 

However, the automakers will extend mask requirements for workers. 

The combined company will be one of the country's largest tire and automotive service businesses and will operate over 160 service centers

A string of catalytic converter thefts have been reported in the Virginia county of Gloucester.

Mazda announces it will bring vehicle production back to the U.S., MotorTrend names the Lucid Air EV as its Car of the Year, and the NHTSA is investigating a crash involving a Tesla using the company's full self-driving software.

A partnership between Ford and Rivian to produce a joint electric vehicle under the Ford brand has been canceled. 

Participants will gain a working knowledge of the 8-speed automatic hybrid transmission and topics like torque flow, electric motor, clutch K0, inverter and batteries will be covered.

Using smart glasses, Ford's technical repair center will see exactly what technicians are seeing to help diagnose an issue. 

The exact cause of death is unknown, however local fire department officials said it was an "accident" that occurred while the employee was working on a vehicle. 

It's the second regional executive director that ASA has named since it shifted its membership model. 

Stellantis on Wednesday issued a recall of 246,000 Ram Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab pickups due to faulty fuel pumps.

The profiles allow shops to view company information of potential vendors, including employee insights, company competitors, the impact of emerging trends and challenges and the latest news.

EV funding wasn't the only auto-related action included in the infrastructure bill.