Auto News: Gasoline Engine Phase Out Challenges, GM Truck Chip Shortage, Tesla Crash Investigated

Toyota warns rivals' gasoline engine phase-out goals must overcome huge challenges

REUTERS

A senior Toyota executive will express skepticism before U.S. senators Tuesday about aspirations by rival automakers to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles, saying those goals must overcome many obstacles. read more »

Some GM truck owners will pay more at the pump because of a computer chip shortage

CNN

A computer chip shortage has long been dogging the auto industry — and now, it will mean added costs at the gas pump for buyers of some General Motors pickup trucks. read more »

U.S. safety agency probes 'violent' Tesla crash in Detroit

REUTERS

The U.S. auto safety agency said on Monday it is investigating a crash in Detroit on Thursday involving a Tesla that became wedged underneath a tractor-trailer and left a passenger in critical condition. read more »