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Jeep maker Stellantis to lay off an unspecified number of factory workers in the coming months

DETROIT (AP) -- Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.

VinFast dealership coming to Greensboro months after Leith VinFast opens in Cary

VinFast Auto announced Tuesday it officially signed agreements with 12 new dealers in the U.S., including a dealership in Greensboro.

WRAL staff

NC hits electric vehicle registration goal two years early with more than 80,000 on the road

Governor Roy Cooper's office announced today that the state surpassed 80,000 electric vehicle registrations in November, two years ahead of the 2025 goal.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

You can buy this electric luxury SUV for $25,000 right now. But there might be a catch

(CNN) -- For sale: A brand new luxury electric SUV for the holy-grail price of $25,000. There just might be a slight catch.

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN

EPA relaxes emissions standards to ensure longevity of rules

EPA Administrator Michael Regan spoke about new emissions standards at the UNC Cleantech Summit.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

VW is reviving a storied American brand to sell electric SUVs

(CNN) -- When Volkswagen decided to relaunch the Scout SUV brand it took a very unusual step. It created a new subsidiary company to design, build and sell vehicles targeted, almost entirely, at a single market: the United States.

By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN

Fact check: Do immigrants crossing the southern US border take union jobs?

During a rally in Waterford Township, Michigan, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump told voters their jobs were in danger.

Marta Campabadal Graus and Maria Ramirez Uribe, PolitiFact reporters

Consumer Reports' top cars for 2024

Buying a new car can be stressful and expensive. But armed with expert information, it doesn't have to be. 5 on Your Side's Keely Arthur share's Consumer Reports top-vehicle picks for 2024.

New crash research shows guardrails may not stand up to heavier cars

America's cars are getting bigger and heavier -- and new crash test research suggests the nation's guardrails may not be keeping up.

How to get the best gas mileage for road trips: Calculators, tips, prices and more

GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan talks about tips for preserving gas mileage for long road trips.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Fact-checking Joe Biden on auto jobs created on his watch and Trump's

President Joe Biden recently addressed the United Auto Workers, praising the union for its gains after last year's strike against the Detroit Three automakers. Biden also touted the auto industry's job gains on his watch, comparing them with those under his predecessor, Donald Trump.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporter

NC lawmakers question state's car insurance rates

North Carolina is one of only two states that handles auto insurance using a high-risk pool facility. Officials say it also has some of the lowest insurance premiums in the country.

Auto insurance reforms on the way? NC lawmakers question state's near-unique system

North Carolina is one of only two states in the nation that handles auto insurance using a high-risk pool facility. Officials say it also has some of the lowest insurance premiums in the country. State lawmakers are now questioning whether the low premiums are because of the state's near-unique rules, or in spite of them.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

NC experts explore solutions for electric vehicles struggling to charge in cold weather

A 2019 AAA study found that the average driving range decreases by about 41 percent when the temperature hits 20 degrees.

Insider tips on preserving electric vehicle batteries during harsh winter weather

Electric vehicles are growing in popularity. However, they cannot travel as far or hold a charge in frigid temperatures. Industry experts are working to come up with solutions to the problem.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Rocky Mount adds EV charging stations

Rocky Mount has two EV charging stations.

Rocky Mount installs first city-owned EV chargers

Rocky Mount has two EV charging stations: One at Edgecombe Community College and another in the Station Square parking lot.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Lexus, Toyota top brand reliability ratings

Every year Consumer Reports surveys hundreds of thousands of its members asking them simple but important question: What problems have they had with their vehicles in the past year?

Consumer Reports: Most reliable car brands of 2023

Consumer Reports released its exclusive car reliability report, revealing what car owners find to be the most reliable vehicles.

Kelly Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 9

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

Targeted News Service

Toyota recalls 1.8-million RAV4 SUVs

Toyota has issued a recall for about 1.8-million RAV4 SUVs from the 2013-2018 model years due to fire risk associated with the battery

How to prepare your car for freezing temperatures

Freezing temperatures could mean problems for you car.

5 On Your Side: Are warranties worth it?

Consumer Reports says reading the fine print - in its entirety - is vitally important when assessing a warranty.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Some new minivans spinning their wheels when it comes to passenger safety

The Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Carnival, and Toyota Sienna are rated marginal, while the Honda Odyssey is rated poor.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Negotiations continue in UAW strike, but two sides remain far apart

Auto workers went on strike at Ford and GM on Friday. While negotiations are set to continue Monday, both sides remain far apart on a deal.