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SpaceX is getting an extension to an existing contract that will allow three additional crewed Dragon flights to the International Space Station.

Leaders of six major auto trade groups joined to sign a letter to the president.

The large, gas-guzzling models continue to sell well in pickup trucks thanks to their ability to tow and haul heavy things.

CEO Steve O'Donnell said NASCAR's media strategy and the upcoming film "Days of Thunder 2" will help raise brand awareness and broaden its fan base.

Ford said the changes are meant to provide customers with more choice and help expand sales of key models, a strategy CEO Jim Farley has touted.

Anthropic and OpenAI have called for mandatory safety checks to be put in place as fears intensify that AI can soon be too powerful to control.

The new system comes as vehicles are becoming more digital, leading GM to also redesign its organizational processes.

Despite growing speculation that it won't be long until Chinese autos are sold in the U.S., John Murphy doesn't expect that to happen by 2030.

The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car.

Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.