Coverage of automotive news in North Carolina focuses on vehicle safety recalls, manufacturing and plant decisions, and the state rules that shape how cars are sold and driven. Reporting follows the industry at the state level, from the capital to the rural counties.
The North Carolina Board of Transportation approved tolls for four coastal ferry routes, with collection set to begin January 1.
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North Carolina's landfill ban on lithium-ion batteries takes effect December 1, with Lowe's stores accepting them for proper disposal.
The auto parts retailer reported third-quarter net income of $15 million, compared with a loss a year earlier.
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The North Carolina automotive leader has been recognized for his business success and industry service.
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Statewide DMV operations improved efficiency through additional staffing and increased online transaction processing.
Coverage takes in recalls and safety investigations, assembly and supplier operations, dealership and used car market trends, and state policy on vehicle registration and roadway safety. It reaches from the Piedmont manufacturing corridor to the coastal and mountain regions where drivers and dealers face different conditions. Plant hiring and layoffs tend to shape the industry story more than sales figures do. Supply chain disruptions and the cost of parts are the constraints that most often push a vehicle story from the factory floor into the showroom.
