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New DOT Rules Change 'a Win for Tesla, a Loss for Waymo'

Tweak could allow certain automakers—namely, Tesla—to report fewer crashes with self-driving cars

(Newser) - Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary. The Transportation Department announced Thursday it will no longer require automakers to report certain kinds of nonfatal crashes—but the exception will apply...

Merger Creates New Auto Giant Stellantis

PSA Peugeot, Fiat Chrysler combine to form world's 4th-largest car company

(Newser) - Stellantis, the car company combining PSA Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler, was launched Monday on the Milan and Paris stock exchanges, giving life to the fourth-largest auto company in the world. Shareholders in both companies voted in favor of the merger earlier this month, and it became official on Saturday. Stellantis...

GM Won't Buy Ads in Next Super Bowl
GM Won't Buy Ads
in Next Super Bowl

GM Won't Buy Ads in Next Super Bowl

It's too expensive, says marketing chief

(Newser) - Maybe Facebook shouldn't feel too bad that GM is dropping its paid ads from the site: The automaker isn't buying any Super Bowl spots next year, either, reports the Wall Street Journal . GM, usually a heavy presence in the big game, says the price of the ads—currently...

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