Tom Krisher
The Associated Press
Detroit, MI, United States
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Tesla 2Q deliveries rise over 1Q despite factory shutdown
Tesla says it delivered more electric vehicles worldwide in the second quarter than it did in the first. Coronavirus restrictions adopted in the San Francisco Bay Area forced Tesla to close its only U.S. assembly plant in Fremont, California, for almost two months starting March 23. The push came with → Read More
Workers: Tesla threatens firing if they don't return to jobs
DETROIT (AP) — Some Tesla workers and labor activists say the company is threatening to fire employees who haven’t returned to the company’s California factory since it reopened because they're afraid of catching the coronavirus. The group wants the practice to stop, and it also wants state and county officials to do a better job making sure proper safety procedures are followed at the factory… → Read More
Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on → Read More
Amazon looks to self-driving future by acquiring Zoox
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones. Seattle-based Amazon did not disclose how much it is paying for Zoox, which was founded six years ago in Foster City, California. Analysts pegged the purchase price at over $1 billion. The online… → Read More
Ford plays it safe with revamped F-150, focuses on interior
There’s good reason for Ford to minimize changes. → Read More
US agency probes touch-screen failures in Tesla Model S
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it's investigating failures in the 2012 through 2015 Tesla Model S. → Read More
Detroit automakers take big steps in annual quality survey
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit-area automakers made their strongest showing ever in an annual survey of vehicle quality, as once-dominant Japanese brands faded. → Read More
Driver free but virus free? Robo cars hit new speed bump
The latest challenge for the autonomous vehicle industry: How to assure passengers that the car they are getting in is virus free, even if it doesn't have a driver. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get ill
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19. → Read More
Coronavirus liability waivers: Businesses want customers and workers to give up their right to sue over COVID-19. Can they do that?
Businesses fear they could be the target of COVID-19 litigation even if they adhere to safety precautions from the CDC and state health officials. But workers’ rights groups say waiver forms force people to sign away their rights should they get sick. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get COVID-19
The liability waivers, similar to what President Donald Trump's campaign is requiring for people to attend a Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, would protect businesses in states that don't have liability limits or immunity from coronavirus-related lawsuits. → Read More