Toyota Motor, Honda rebound continues; Hyundai, Kia advance behind record November v

<p>U.S. light-vehicle sales are projected to rise up to 10 percent for last month, forecasters say, compared to a weak November 2022, with higher retail demand offsetting lower fleet volume.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/sales/nov-us-au...ord-volume

U.S. opens probe into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power

<p>A U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it is opening an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars over reports of loss of power, failures to restart and other issues.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...ower-power

EV maker Fisker slashes 2023 production target

<p>Electric-vehicle maker Fisker said on Friday it will scale down production this month, and produce fewer cars this year than its previous guidance, to prioritize cash for working capital needs.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/e...ion-target

Ransomware group threatens Yanfeng after claiming cyberattack

<p>Qilin, a ransomware operation known to breach firms in critical sectors via phishing emails, added Yanfeng to its extortion portal Monday.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/suppl...yberattack

White House details term that could slash eligibility for EV tax credits

<p>The 'foreign entity of concern' guidance gives automakers certainty as they invest billions in domestic EV and battery manufacturing. However, the interpretation likely will further slash the number of EVs that qualify for a credit as soon as next year.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...cern-rules

NHTSA expands Honda Civic steering investigation

<p>NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation in March launched an investigation into about 238,000 2022-23 Honda Civics after 145 complaints alleging a momentary increase in steering effort, described as ‘sticky steering.' Now the agency is expanding that safety probe.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...htsa-probe

Toyota Indiana plant President Leah Curry to retire

<p>Leah Curry, twice named one of <em>Automotive News'</em> 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, will be succeeded by Tim Hollander.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/executives/leah...-hollander

Veteran CDK sales exec Mark Hnilicka dies at 71

<p>Hnilicka, who died of complications from Alzheimer's, was a 35-year veteran employee and leader going back to CDK's earlier incarnation as ADP's Dealer Services business.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/retired...ka-dies-71

Lithia, Ciocca, Gilchrist buy, sell dealerships in Q4 transactions

<p>Three top dealership groups were involved in Q4 transactions, with five stores trading hands.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/lithia-...erships-q4

Speak up, help other women do the same, leaders say at Automotive News conference

<p>Women sharing their diverse perspectives with peers and managers, taking time to network and mentor and having the confidence to voice their ideas at high-level meetings were key messages at <em>Automotive News'</em> Leading Women Conference.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/executives/spea...eaders-say