Michael Wayland

Autos reporter at CNBC

royal oak, michigan, united states

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nnews.knowledia.com

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Experienced Reporter with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Headline Writing, Breaking News, Journalism, Online Strategy, SEO, Newspapers, and AP Stylebook. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Science Degree focused in Journalism and English from Central Michigan University.

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Stellantis scraps Jeep, Chrysler PHEVs amid EV slowdown, recall

DETROIT — Stellantis is scrapping its plug-in hybrid electric Jeep SUVs and Chrysler minivan amid slowing EV sales, quality issues and weakened federal fuel economy requirements. The automaker on Friday said the decision to end production of the plug-in h... See more

cnbc.com•Michael Wayland•Jan 9, 2026

GM to record $7.1 billion in Q4 charges due to EV, China resets

DETROIT – General Motors said Thursday it will record $7.1 billion in special charges for the fourth quarter of last year related to its pullback in electric vehicles and restructuring efforts in China. The Detroit automaker said in a public filing that t... See more

cnbc.com•Michael Wayland•Jan 8, 2026

Used vehicle prices expected to increase in 2026, Cox reports

DETROIT — Prices of used vehicles are expected to rise this year but at a historically stable rate, according to auto data and insights firm Cox Automotive. Cox on Thursday forecast that wholesale prices on its Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index will end th... See more

cnbc.com•Michael Wayland•Jan 8, 2026

Ford to offer eyes-off driving tech with $30,000 EV in 2028

Ford Motor plans to introduce eyes-off driving technology on an upcoming $30,000 all-electric vehicle in 2028, the Detroit automaker announced Wednesday. The target brings Ford into a race against competitors such as Tesla , General Motors and Rivian Auto... See more

cnbc.com•Michael Wayland•Jan 8, 2026

Ford reports best annual U.S. vehicle sales since 2019

DETROIT — Ford Motor on Tuesday said its U.S. vehicle sales last year increased 6% to achieve the company's best annual sales since 2019. The Detroit automaker reported sales of 2.2 million vehicles in 2025, including a 2.7% uptick to more than 545,200 un... See more

cnbc.com•Michael Wayland•Jan 6, 2026

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Bachelor Of Science, English, Journalism at Central Michigan UniversityGraduated: 2009

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Stellantis scraps Jeep, Chrysler PHEVs amid EV slowdown, recall

GM to record $7.1 billion in Q4 charges due to EV, China resets

Used vehicle prices expected to increase in 2026, Cox reports

Ford to offer eyes-off driving tech with $30,000 EV in 2028

Ford reports best annual U.S. vehicle sales since 2019

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Stellantis scraps Jeep, Chrysler PHEVs amid EV slowdown, recall

GM to record $7.1 billion in Q4 charges due to EV, China resets

Used vehicle prices expected to increase in 2026, Cox reports

Ford to offer eyes-off driving tech with $30,000 EV in 2028

Ford reports best annual U.S. vehicle sales since 2019

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