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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mexico acting under coercion to constrain' China with 50% tariff on cars, says Beijing

China vows to protect its rights and warns of countermeasures after Mexico proposes raising tariffs on Chinese car imports to the 50% maximum.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Japan's tariff negotiator says the US's reciprocal tariffs will be lowered by next week

US tariffs on Japanese goods will be revised on September 16, reducing automobile and auto parts tariffs from the current 15% rate.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Ford Gets Multibillion Gift

Relaxed U.S. vehicle emissions rules will boost automaker profits and reduce incentives to invest in electric vehicles.
fromFortune
1 week ago

The Trump administration flubbed a detail on its Japan trade deal so it apologized and agreed to refund overcharged tariffs

The reduction to 15% from the previous 25% was agreed between the two sides on July 22. "Tariff negotiations between Japan and the United States was the top priority for the government and we have put all our effort into achieving an agreement in a best possible way as soon as possible," Ishiba said Friday. "The way it was achieved ... is just excellent."
World news
#jaguar-land-rover
Cars
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German automakers must embrace mobility at IAA show DW 09/04/2025

Auto shows rebranded as mobility events to include varied transport forms, AI, self-driving and micromobility, aiming to stay relevant amid declining traditional attendance.
Mental health
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

The Secret to Building a High-Performing Team

A recurring catastrophic project failure at a major automotive parts manufacturer causes losses of $80–100 million biennially, prompting a president to investigate root causes.
US politics
fromTESLARATI
2 weeks ago

EV tax credit rule adjustment provides short-term win, but long-term warning

IRS rule change lets buyers lock purchase agreements to qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit without taking delivery by September 30.
Alternative transportation
fromInsideEVs
2 weeks ago

'No Longer Feasible': European Carmakers Call On The EU To Tweak CO2 Targets

European automakers and suppliers say meeting the EU's 2030 and 2035 CO2 targets is no longer feasible without increased EU support and regulatory relief.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

German car industry sheds 51,500 jobs in a year DW 08/26/2025

Germany's automotive sector lost roughly 51,500 jobs in one year, accounting for nearly half of industrial job losses amid sharp export declines to the US and China.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

EU-US deal set to lower car tariffs, no exception for wine DW 08/21/2025

European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic on Thursday presented a joint EU-US statement outlining a framework trade deal under which some 70% of EU exports face a 15% tariff. "This is a serious, strategic deal, and we are fully behind it. A wide range of sectors, including strategic industries such as cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and lumber, stand to benefit," Sefcovic told a press conference in Brussels.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Trump to raise steel and aluminium tariffs on hundreds of goods

The United States Commerce Department will impose new tariffs on over 400 products, including wind turbines, mobile cranes, and automotive parts, effective immediately.
US politics
#ford
Cars
fromTESLARATI
4 weeks ago

Tesla bear Guggenheim sees nearly 50% drop off in stock price in new note

Elon Musk acknowledged Ford's pioneering role in mass manufacturing and highlighted Tesla's innovative approaches to EV production.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
4 weeks ago

Ford's EV Factory Of The Future Could Mean Less Pain For Workers

Ford is investing $2 billion to upgrade its Louisville plant for electric vehicle production, set to begin in 2027.
#electric-vehicles
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Cars

The Global Car Reckoning Is Here. Far Too Many Auto Companies Don't Have a Plan

Cars
fromInsideEVs
4 weeks ago

How American Automakers Backed Themselves Into A Corner

Full-size trucks pose a challenge for automakers transitioning to electric vehicles due to size, cost, and market dynamics.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
4 weeks ago

Can Ford Actually Pull This Off?

Ford is launching an affordable electric truck that avoids compliance car pitfalls.
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
Cars

The Global Car Reckoning Is Here. Far Too Many Auto Companies Don't Have a Plan

#ford-motor-co
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Ford CEO Jim Farley's favorite Chinese EV is coming to Europe

Xiaomi will begin selling its electric vehicles in Europe in 2027, marking its first overseas expansion for its successful line of EVs.
Cars
#tesla
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Cars

I drove Tesla's first car, the 2008 Roadster. It was one of the most fun EVs I've driven in years - and I got a bicep workout.

Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Tesla bets on bot smoke screen as reality bites

Elon Musk expressed optimism regarding Optimus, aiming for one million units production in five years, despite challenges facing Tesla's automotive operations.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot is still an Elon Musk pipe dream

Tesla's revenue and global deliveries are declining significantly, while competition from companies like BYD and Waymo is increasing.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago
Cars

I drove Tesla's first car, the 2008 Roadster. It was one of the most fun EVs I've driven in years - and I got a bicep workout.

Cars
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

How Mercedes beat Tesla to become 1st to offer level 3 autonomous personal car

Mercedes is the first automaker in the U.S. to certify and commercialize a Level 3 autonomous driving system for consumers.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

While China Builds, America Litigates

Trump's tariffs on China were reversed after Beijing suspended exports of rare-earth magnets, which are vital for global automotive production.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
3 weeks ago

I Drove The BYD Seagull. This $8,000 Chinese EV Is Scary Good

BYD's Seagull stands out as a refined and affordable city car that defies expectations with quality and comfort.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Ford (NYSE: F) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (August 2025)

Shares of Ford Motor Company lost 3.70% over the past month despite an 18.55% increase this year and a 5.24% dividend yield.
Cars
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The electric cars the government will give you a grant to buy

The government is expanding a scheme to encourage electric car adoption, providing grants and increasing eligible models.
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Acura's RSX prototype is a taste of what's to come with Honda Zero

The RSX will be the first model built on Honda's new global EV Platform, kicking off a new era of software-defined vehicles with its Asimo operating system.
Cars
Cars
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Lucid Gravity Registrations: Hundreds So Far In 2025 (Updated)

Lucid's Gravity SUV deliveries are currently in the three-digit range due to supply chain constraints, with production expected to improve significantly in the second half of the year.
#tariffs
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump calls the Japan trade deal on autos a major win. Detroit says it's 'definitely at a disadvantage'

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump calls the Japan trade deal on autos a major win. Detroit says it's 'definitely at a disadvantage'

Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Security flaws in a carmaker's web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere | TechCrunch

Flaws in a carmaker's online dealership portal exposed customer information and could allow hacking into customers' vehicles.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer privately warns Trump that tariffs could cause severe economic damage in key swing state

Whitmer told President Trump that the economic damage from the tariffs could be severe in Michigan, a state critical to his electoral success.
US politics
Cars
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

This Once-Promising Chinese EV Is Now Rotting In Northern California

Byton K-Byte was planned as a competitor to Tesla Model S, but the company went bankrupt before production.
#toyota
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Lucid Is a Penny Stock

Lucid Group Inc. stock has sharply declined to $2.18, marking a drop of 28%, while the S&P 500 has increased by 8%. Over five years, its market cap has plummeted nearly 80% to $6.7 billion, reflecting the struggles of small companies in the challenging U.S. electric vehicle sector, which has seen EV sales decrease by 6.3% this quarter.
Cars
Cars
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Non-AI Businesses Now Use Artificial Intelligence To Charge Customers For Minor Or Made-Up Damage - Above the Law

The introduction of AI systems for vehicle inspection marks a shift in rental car damage assessment.
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Solid-State Batteries May Be A 'Weapon' To Beat China, SK On Says

SK On's research and development chief Park Kisoo expressed optimism about solid-state batteries, stating, 'When the world of solid-state batteries arrives, it will definitely be first applied in pouch-type cells in which we already have a technological edge.' He emphasized this could be a critical tool to compete against Chinese battery manufacturers.
Cars
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Honda quarterly profits drop by half as carmaker feels effects of Trump tariffs

Honda's quarterly profits dropped by 50% due to tariffs and electric vehicle losses, with overall impacts lower than expected.
#trade-agreement
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Rivian tells Ohio: Stop blocking us from selling cars to your citizens

"Scout Motors, the new SUV brand from Volkswagen Group, has raised controversy with its intention to sell cars directly, leading to lawsuits from VW and Audi dealers..."
Cars
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Mercedes-Benz Will Flood The Market With 15 New EVs In Just Two Years

Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce 15 all-new or updated electric vehicles within two years, set to complement already unveiled models like the CLA sedan and shooting brake.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Volvo Is In A Death Spiral. Here's How It Happened

Volvo recorded its fifth consecutive drop in global sales in July with 49,273 cars sold, marking a 14% decrease year-over-year.
Cars
Apple
fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Foxconn Is Selling The Lordstown Factory That Was Supposed To Make EVs

Foxconn is selling the former GM car factory in Lordstown, Ohio, for $375 million to Crescent Dune LLC.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

BMW strikes back at Tesla with longer-range EVs

BMW is launching the iX3, the first of 40 new EV models, representing its largest investment in new vehicle architecture.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Beaten-down carmakers smell fatter profits under Trump

To build what customers really want is going to be a tailwind for us, said Ford CEO Jim Farley, citing what he called a multi-billion dollar opportunity over the next couple of years.
Cars
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

From Figma's IPO surge to SNAP cuts: 10 business stories that defined the week

Major business movements were evident this week with significant IPOs, earnings reports, and changes across various industries.
fromFortune
1 month ago

BMW backs hydrogen for transport with first series production car in 2028 - Is H2 the future after all?

"The good news is a hydrogen vehicle is an electric vehicle. It's just a different way of storing the energy versus a battery... refuel in 3 to 4 minutes and you're 100% full and ready to go again."
Cars
#volkswagen
fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Volkswagen seeks audience with Trump, dangling more than $10 billion in U.S. investments in exchange for tariff exemptions

fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

Volkswagen seeks audience with Trump, dangling more than $10 billion in U.S. investments in exchange for tariff exemptions

fromInsideEVs
1 month ago

Lamborghini's First EV Might Be A Plug-In Hybrid Now

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann indicated that the Lanzador may become a plug-in hybrid instead of a full electric vehicle. The delay to 2029 reflects wider challenges in the EV market.
Cars
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

What Will It Take to Automatically Brick Drivers' Cell Phones Behind the Wheel? - Streetsblog USA

Corporations and regulators must enforce 'do not disturb while driving' modes as default settings to combat distracted driving.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. automakers voice concerns over Trump's 15% tariff deal with Japan

U.S. automakers face competitive disadvantages due to tariff agreements favoring Japanese vehicles and higher domestic import taxes.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The cheapest new car on the market is about to go extinct

The last new Mitsubishi Mirage will be sold by summer 2023, marking the end of affordable new cars under $20,000 in the U.S.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

General Motors' profit slides by 32% in second quarter, and Trump's tariffs are to blame

General Motors' second-quarter core profit fell 32% to $3 billion due to challenging tariff policies, which sapped $1.1 billion from the results.
Cars
#stellantis
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Faraday Future is back with another wild EV that probably will never get made

Faraday Future introduces the FX Super One, a luxury MPV aiming for the US market with a focus on family and professional clientele.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Auto Industry Can't Catch A BreakAnd It's Only Getting Worse

The auto industry is heavily regulated, impacting vehicle design and emissions compliance.
Cars
fromFortune
1 month ago

Porsche CEO seeks fresh cost cuts, warning business model 'no longer works' in post-Trump, new China world

Porsche plans significant staff reductions and cost cuts to adapt to declining car sales and economic challenges.
Cars
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Rumours of Iveco Group sale: parent company Exor reportedly in talks with Tata Motors - Sustainable Bus

Iveco Group is potentially being sold to Tata Motors, causing market reactions and union concerns over employment.
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