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03:43 Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots affected by China's export curbs on rare earths

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the production of its Optimus humanoid robots had been affected by China's export restrictions of rare earth magnets.

22:56 Tesla's first-quarter auto margin beats estimates, but revenue misses

Tesla reported better-than-expected profitability for its auto business in the first quarter but revenue fell short of expectations as sales of its electric vehicles dropped.

22/04 China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter

China's Nio said on Tuesday it would launch its Firefly electric vehicle in Europe in the third quarter, later than initially forecast, after it underestimated challenges involved in sales and service network expansions in the region.

21/04 China's CATL launches new sodium-ion battery brand

China's CATL on Monday launched a new brand for its sodium-ion batteries, Naxtra, which it said would go into mass production in December, and a second generation of its fast-charging battery for electric cars.

18/04 Exclusive: Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say

Tesla's much-awaited plans for an affordable car include a stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, that will be made in the United States, but the production launch has been delayed, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

18/04 Ford recalls more than 148,000 vehicles, NHTSA says

Ford Motor is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles in the United States as part of two recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

11/04 Volvo Cars may take up to two years to expand US production to avoid tariffs, CEO tells daily DN

Sweden's Volvo Cars , which is controlled by Chinese auto maker Geely (GEELY.UL), will need up to two years to expand its U.S. car production in order to avoid hefty import tariffs, CEO Hakan Samuelsson told daily Dagens Nyheter (DN) on Friday.

09/04 South Korea announces emergency measures for auto industry hit by US tariffs

South Korea on Wednesday announced emergency support measures for its auto sector, seeking to reduce the blow of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on a sector that has seen years of sharply rising exports to the United States.

25/03 Hyundai, Trump announce $21 billion US investment, new steel plant

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group announced a $21 billion investment in the United States with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

07/03 Volkswagen to recall over 177,000 SUVs over loose engine cover, NHTSA says

Volkswagen will recall 177,493 crossover SUVs in the United States over concerns related to a loose engine cover, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

04/03 Trump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories

Taiwanese semiconductor company TSMC plans to make a fresh $100 billion investment in the United States that would involve building five additional chips facilities in the country in coming years, its CEO announced with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday.

23/01 Ford to recall over 270,000 US vehicles over battery concern, NHTSA says

Ford Motor is recalling 272,817 vehicles in the United States on concerns over battery failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

22/01 GM recalls over 2,000 Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday that General Motors is recalling about 2,890 Chevrolet Equinox EV vehicles due to concerns about their adaptive cruise control.

15/01 NHTSA closes probe on 313,101 Daimler US trucks over engine wiring concern

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it has closed an investigation on Daimler Truck's 313,101 North American vehicles over an engine wiring concern.

10/01 Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market

South Korea's Hyundai Motor said on Friday it would introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market dominated by local giants with established petrol and hybrid vehicle technologies.

09/01 Mercedes to expand in India's smaller cities as younger generations splurge

Germany's Mercedes-Benz , fresh off a year of record sales in India, plans to add another 20 dealerships or service outlets in 2025 - mainly in smaller cities where young, well-travelled business owners are indulging in luxury goods.

09/01 Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory ongoing despite US tariff threat

Sweden's Volvo Group is proceeding with its planned $700-million heavy-truck factory in Monterrey, Mexico, CEO Martin Lundstedt told Reuters on Wednesday, even as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to impose U.S. tariffs on imports of vehicles and other goods.

07/01 US opens probe into about 2.6 mln Tesla vehicles over Actually Smart Summon feature

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday it had opened a probe into about 2.6 million Tesla vehicles over issues related to the EV maker's feature dubbed "Actually Smart Summon".

06/01 Xpeng, Volkswagen to build ultra-fast charging network in China

China's Xpeng Motors and Volkswagen have agreed to expand their partnership to cooperate on ultra-fast electric vehicle charging networks in China, the automakers said on Monday.

24/12 China's CATL launches EV chassis, flagging safety as top selling point

China's CATL , the world's largest electric vehicle battery maker, on Tuesday launched a new EV chassis that it says can withstand a 120-kph (75-mph) frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, as it touts safety as a key selling point.

20/12 Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles in US over tire pressure monitoring system issue

Tesla said on Friday it was recalling 694,304 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

09/12 BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda

China's top electric vehicle producer BYD is set to show further market share gains when November vehicle sales data is released on Monday, putting it on course to exceed its annual goal and overtake Ford and Honda in global sales.

06/12 Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.

05/12 China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs

Automakers in China are ramping up exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe and planning more models for the key market, exposing the limits of the European Union's electric vehicle tariff scheme.

27/11 Exclusive: China's Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide adoption in electric cars

China's Hesai Group , the world's largest maker of lidar sensors for autonomous driving, said it plans to slash the price of its key product by half next year which should lead to far wider adoption of the technology in electric cars.

22/11 Companies invest in EV battery factories in Europe

Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, on Thursday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., in a blow to European hopes of building a home-grown EV battery industry to compete with China.

21/11 Northvolt files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US, secures financing

Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, said on Thursday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., and said it has secured $100 million in new financing for the process.

21/11 Hyundai unveils big electric SUV in fast-growing market

Hyundai Motor unveiled its first three-row electric SUV on Wednesday, pushing into a market for big family cars that global automakers hope will one day be a profit powerhouse.

14/11 GM to recall nearly 80,000 vehicles over transmission issues, NHTSA says

General Motors will recall 77,824 vehicles as incorrect software in the transmission control module could cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction, increasing the risk of a crash, the U.S. auto safety regulator said on Thursday.

14/11 Tesla recalls 2,400 Cybertrucks, 6th callback for the pickups this year

Tesla said on Wednesday it was recalling 2,400 Cybertruck pickups in the U.S. because a faulty part could lead to a loss of power and increase the risk of a crash, in its sixth callback of Cybertrucks this year.

13/11 GM to recall more than 461,000 vehicles over transmission issues, NHTSA says

General Motors will recall 461,839 vehicles over an issue with transmission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

09/11 Exclusive: Toyota aims to ramp up China production in a strategy pivot, sources say

Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030, three people said, an overhaul that will see it bring its Chinese sales and production operations closer together and allow local executives a freer hand in development,

04/11 US agency closes probe into 411,000 Ford vehicles due to loss of power

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has closed a probe into 411,000 Ford SUVs and pickup trucks over a potentially defective engine that could lose power without warning.

07/09 Chrysler parent Stellantis recalls 1.46 million vehicles worldwide

Chrysler parent Stellantis said Saturday it is recalling 1.46 million vehicles worldwide due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash.

06/09 Volkswagen's German battery plant to stay at half capacity amid cost pressures

Volkswagen's PowerCo battery subsidiary will build just one of two planned production lines at its Salzgitter plant in Germany for now, its works council said, as the sector adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles.

06/09 Electric vehicles will account for up to half of auto sales by 2030, BYD Pakistan says

Up to 50% of all vehicles bought in Pakistan by 2030 will be electrified in some form in line with global targets, BYD Pakistan, a partnership between China's BYD and Pakistani car group Mega Motors, said.

03/09 Volvo Trucks to launch electric truck with 600 km range

Sweden's Volvo will launch a long-range variant of its FH Electric truck, capable of covering up to 600 km (373 miles) on a single charge, its truckmaking arm said on Tuesday.

31/08 Ford to recall 90,736 vehicles over engine valve issue, US regulators say

Ford will recall 90,736 vehicles as engine intake valves in the vehicles may break while driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Saturday.

21/08 Tesla to recall more than 9,000 Model X SUVs, NHTSA says

Tesla is recalling 9,136 Model X sports utility vehicles over a trim on the roof that could separate, increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said.

17/08 China's BYD plans car plant in Karachi as part of Pakistan entry

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD (002594.SZ) on Saturday announced plans to open a car production plant in Pakistan, where it will also start selling three models through a partnership with Mega Motors.

16/08 Ford recalls about 85,000 Explorer SUVs over engine fire risk

Ford Motor is recalling about 85,000 Explorer SUVs equipped with the Police Interceptor Utility package over concerns of an engine fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

16/08 BMW, venture to recall 1.36 mln cars in China due to airbag risks, regulator says

German automaker BMW and its joint venture will recall a combined 1.36 million locally produced and imported cars in China due to potential risks with the Takata airbag, China's market regulator said on Friday.

16/08 India's Ola Electric soars to $7 bln valuation on e-motorcycle launch, battery plan

India's top e-scooter maker Ola Electric Mobility surged 20% on Friday to reach a valuation of 586.64 billion rupees ($6.99 billion), after it launched a new line of motorcycles and on bets it will lower costs by using its own batteries.

13/08 Ford, Mazda advise against driving certain models over Takata airbag concerns

Ford Motor and Mazda issued advisories to drivers of certain vehicles still affected by faulty Takata airbags and inflators that can cause potentially severe or fatal injuries.

08/08 BMW to recall over 100,000 US vehicles over starter motor concern

BMW is recalling 105,558 crossovers and sedans in the U.S. and will issue a software update to fix concerns related to a starter motor that can overheat, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

06/08 Rivian sticks to production forecast, posts second-quarter margin below estimates

Rivian Automotive maintained its production forecast for the year on Tuesday and said it lost more per electric car delivered than analysts had expected as cost-cuts are yet to take effect.

12/07 Italy to offer defunct Stellantis brands to Chinese automakers, report says

Italy's government is considering taking over by decree defunct auto brands owned by Stellantis , and offering them to Chinese companies to encourage them to set up factories in Italy, Il Sole 24 Ore daily reported on Friday.

10/07 Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026

Chilean officials on Tuesday said they will consider 81 proposals for lithium projects, putting the country on track to surpass a goal of four new projects by the end of 2026, even as questions remain about how the process will move forward.

09/07 EV maker Lucid to recall over 5,200 Air luxury sedans for software error, US regulator says

Lucid Group will recall about 5,251 of its 2022-2023 Air luxury sedans due to a software error that could cause a loss of power, according to a notice from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published on Tuesday.

05/07 US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines

Mining trade groups plan to push Washington to revive and expand the long-dormant Bureau of Mines, an effort aimed at streamlining how the U.S. government regulates and supports critical minerals production and timed to coincide with the 2024 presidential election.

05/07 Chery launches 28,000 euro crossover SUV in Italy as it plans Europe expansion

China's Chery Auto is starting sales in Italy with a petrol version of its Omoda 5 crossover SUV, priced from 27,900 euros ($30,182), as the automaker assesses its options to expand its manufacturing capacity and sales in Europe.

02/07 China's BYD posts 21% jump in quarterly EV sales, closes gap with Tesla

China's BYD posted a 21% rise in second-quarter electric vehicle sales, closing the gap with Tesla after handing back the world's top EV vendor title to the U.S. rival in the first quarter.

26/06 Volkswagen's $5 bln investment in Rivian boosts EV maker's shares

German automaker Volkswagen Group will invest up to $5 billion in U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian as part of a new, equally controlled joint venture to share EV architecture and software, the companies said on Tuesday.

25/06 Stellantis could axe UK production unless government acts on EVs

Stellantis could halt its UK production unless the government does more to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs) to help it comply with regulations requiring automakers to sell more EVs, the company's top UK executive said on Tuesday.

20/06 BMW cancels $2 bln battery cells contract with Northvolt

German premium carmaker BMW said on Thursday it had cancelled a 2 billion euros ($2.15 billion) order for battery cells for its electric vehicles with Northvolt.

19/06 Exclusive: Ferrari's first electric car to cost over $500,000, source says

Ferrari's first electric car will cost at least 500,000 euros ($535,000), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the luxury automaker prepares to open a plant that will make the model - and could boost group production by up to a third.

18/06 Stellantis to recall over 1 mln vehicles due to rearview camera issue, NHTSA says

Stellantis is recalling over one million vehicles in the U.S. over a problem with rear view cameras that stopped images from displaying, raising the risk of a crash, the U.S. auto safety regulator said on Tuesday.

17/06 Tesla sues ex-supplier Matthews over EV battery trade secrets

Tesla has sued its former supplier Matthews International in California federal court for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to Tesla's battery-manufacturing process and sharing them with the electric-vehicle giant's competitors.

14/06 Canadian national pleads guilty to stealing Tesla trade secrets

A Canadian resident of China pleaded guilty in New York federal court on Thursday to stealing Tesla electric-vehicle battery manufacturing trade secrets and conspiring to sell them to undercover government agents, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

13/06 Waymo recalls 672 self-driving vehicles after Arizona collision

Alphabet's Waymo said Thursday it would recall 672 of its self-driving vehicles after one of its driverless vehicles struck a wooden utility pole in Phoenix, Arizona in May.

13/06 Yellen: US growth needs public, private investments, China subsidies excessive

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday that U.S. public investments that attract private capital are crucial to promote sustainable and inclusive growth over the long term, but warned that China's model of massive state industrial subsidies were unacceptable to the world.

09/06 Chrysler to recall more than 211,000 vehicles in US due to software malfunction, NHTSA says

Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 vehicles in the United States due to a software malfunction that could disable the electronic stability control system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Saturday.

09/06 Tesla will not launch refreshed Model Y this year, Musk says

Tesla will not launch a refreshed Model Y this year, chief executive Elon Musk said in a post on social media X on Saturday.

07/06 US says 463,000 Kia SUV owners should park outside pending recall fix

Owners of about 463,000 Kia vehicles in the United States should park outside and away from structures until they get a recall repair for fire risks completed.

03/06 US investigates Nissan vehicles after air bag deployments

U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they have opened a probe into nearly 75,000 Nissan vehicles over reports of unintended deployments of side airbags.

29/05 US tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns

Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

29/05 Exclusive: Vietnamese EV maker VinFast considers delaying $4 bln US plant, source says

Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast is looking at further delaying a planned $4 billion factory in North Carolina, a person briefed on the matter said, as the loss-making company struggles to gain favour with U.S. consumers.

25/05 US safety probe into Waymo self-driving vehicles finds more incidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday it has learned of nine additional incidents that raise concerns about the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving vehicles.

23/05 Kia shrugs off slowing EV demand to launch compact electric SUV

Kia Corp launched on Thursday the company's first compact electric sports utility vehicle built on its dedicated EV platform, betting it can win over buyers through competitive pricing even as momentum in the global EV market stalls.

20/05 US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 51,000 Volkswagen EVs

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Monday it has opened a recall query into an estimated 51,500 Volkswagen America's EVs over concerns of the vehicle door opening while driving.

17/05 GM, LG agree on $150 mln relief for Chevy Bolt EV owners over faulty batteries

General Motors and South Korea's LG Energy Solution , LG Electronics reached a settlement to establish a $150 million fund to provide relief to Chevrolet Bolt EV owners affected by defective batteries, documents filed in a U.S. court on Thursday showed.

16/05 China's Nio aims to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said on Thursday it would launch one new model per year under its lower-priced Onvo brand and price them similarly to gasoline vehicles, as the firm expands its lineups to family cars in the country's overcrowded auto market.

15/05 Xiaomi becomes 8th largest EV upstart in China after successful SU7 launch

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has become the country's eighth-largest electric vehicle upstart after selling more than 7,000 units of its first model, the SU7 sedan, in April, according to industry data.

14/05 China's BYD launches mid-size hybrid pickup in Mexico

Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Shark, a mid-size hybrid-electric pickup truck, in Mexico on Tuesday, expanding its foothold in the North American market with a vehicle aimed directly at incumbents Ford, General Motors and Toyota.

14/05 US opens probe into Alphabet's Waymo over 'unexpected behavior' of self-driving vehicles

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they have opened an investigation into the performance of Alphabet's Waymo self-driving vehicles after reports of its robotaxis exhibiting driving behavior that potentially violated traffic safety laws.

11/05 After layoffs, Musk says Tesla to spend $500 mln on charging network

Tesla will spend more than $500 million this year to expand its fast-charging network, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, days after abruptly laying off employees who were running the business.

07/05 US seeks answers from Tesla in Autopilot recall probe

U.S. auto safety investigators are seeking detailed answers and documents from Tesla in a probe into the automaker's December recall of more than 2 million vehicles to install new Autopilot safeguards.

07/05 Macron seeks to charm Xi into trade concessions in Pyrenees jaunt

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Pyrenees mountains on Tuesday, for the second day of a trip during which Xi showed little sign of being ready to offer major concessions on trade or foreign policy.

07/05 Exclusive: China's Nio turns to rival BYD to power new EV brand

China electric vehicle maker Nio has struck a deal with larger rival BYD to source batteries for an EV brand priced at a lower range that aims to compete with Tesla , three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

03/05 Tesla vs Tesla: US carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla has sued an Indian battery maker for infringing its trademark by using the brand name "Tesla Power" to promote its products, seeking damages and a permanent injunction against the company from a New Delhi judge.

01/05 Elon Musk's Tesla overhaul hits executive bench he touted

Just over a year ago, Elon Musk shared the stage at Tesla's investor day in Texas with 16 executives who gave detailed presentations on the company's technology and growth plans, then lined up behind their boss in a show of solidarity.

01/05 Aston Martin's quarterly loss worse than expected

Aston Martin posted a bigger-than-expected first-quarter pretax loss on Wednesday as the British luxury carmaker made fewer cars and burned more cash than analysts anticipated, sending the shares 11% lower.

30/04 Japan March factory output rises as vehicle production recovers

Japan's factory output grew more than expected in March, government data showed on Tuesday, thanks largely to automakers resuming production after safety scandals.

26/04 US probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot, citing concerns

U.S. auto safety regulators said Friday they have opened an investigation into whether Tesla's recall of more than 2 million vehicles announced in December to install new Autopilot safeguards is adequate.

25/04 Nissan, Mazda roll out new models for China as they aim for comeback

Nissan Motor and Mazda Motor unveiled new cars tailored for Chinese drivers on Thursday, signalling a fresh push by Japanese automakers to regain ground in the world's largest auto market.

19/04 Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal, NHTSA says

Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

17/04 Toyota recalls Prius cars, halts orders due to door handle fault

Toyota Motor has recalled more than 135,000 Prius hybrid cars in Japan and suspended taking new orders for the model due to a problem with rear door handles.

17/04 Ford recalling 456,565 US vehicles over loss of drive power, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 456,565 units of some compact SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States over loss of drive power due to a low battery issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.

17/04 China's BYD unveils three new models for its off-road Fangchengbao lineup

BYD has unveiled three new models, including two concept cars, under its premium brand Fangchengbao as the Chinese electric vehicle giant ramps up efforts to sell into higher-priced segments.

16/04 Honda to launch next-generation EVs in China by 2027

Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch six next-generation electric vehicle (EV) models branded Ye in China by 2027, the automaker said on Tuesday.

15/04 Exclusive: BP's EV charging arm cuts jobs, reduces global ambitions

BP has cut over a tenth of the workforce in its electric vehicle charging business and pulled it out of several markets after a bet on rapid growth in commercial EV fleets didn't pay off, company sources said.

15/04 Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations, sources say

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla is looking at potential showroom locations in New Delhi and Mumbai ahead of plans to begin sales in India later this year, two people familiar with the discussions said.

30/03 Huawei says Chery's Luxeed S7 premium EV starts mass delivery

The Luxeed S7 electric sedan, developed by Chinese tech giant Huawei and Chery Auto, has started mass delivery after a shortage of semiconductors and production issues delayed production and delivery, a Huawei executive said on Saturday.

27/03 Hyundai Motor doubles down on EVs as it ramps up investment in Korea

Hyundai Motor Group said on Wednesday it will invest 68 trillion won ($51 billion) over three years in South Korea to ramp up electric vehicle production and new mobility business and separately hire 80,000 new employees, doubling down at a time when other established automakers are slowing efforts.

27/03 Subaru to recall over 118,000 vehicles in US, NHTSA says

Subaru of America is recalling 118,723 SUVs and sedans in the U.S. over an issue which prevents air bags from deploying in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.

22/03 Chrysler to recall about 286,000 US vehicles over airbag inflator issue, NHTSA says

Chrysler is recalling nearly 286,000 vehicles in the United States over a manufacturing defect that might cause the side curtain airbag inflators to rupture, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

18/03 Japan core machinery orders fall more than expected, fuel economic uncertainty

Japan's core machinery orders fell more than expected in January on the back of a weak manufacturing sector, data showed on Monday, prompting the government to downgrade its view on the indicator for the first time in more than a year.

17/03 Xpeng to launch cheaper EV brand amid fierce China price competition

Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng announced plans to launch a cheaper brand, entering a highly competitive segment amid an intense price competition in the EV industry.

12/03 Tesla official talks up Southeast Asia expansion as China's BYD pulls ahead

Tesla's expansion into Southeast Asia is a priority, a senior executive said on Tuesday, highlighting the fast-growing market where the U.S. electric-vehicle maker faces competition from China's BYD.

12/03 China's Xiaomi to start deliveries of its first EV model, shares soar

China's Xiaomi said on Tuesday it will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) model SU7 this month, venturing into the world's largest auto market amid a brutal price war.

10/03 Aramco sees China demand growing, eyes more investments

Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Sunday the oil giant was looking at further opportunities to invest in China, where he said oil demand was robust and growing.

08/03 Exclusive: Gulf oil giants Saudi Aramco, Adnoc set sights on lithium

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' national oil companies plan to extract lithium from brine in their oilfields, in line with efforts to diversify their economies and profit from the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), three sources told Reuters.

07/03 Rivian unveils smaller, less expensive EVs, hastens delivery plans

Rivian on Thursday unveiled its smaller and less expensive R2 SUVs and R3 crossovers amid a slowdown in demand for EVs and also said it would start producing the R2 at its existing facility to hasten deliveries in the first half of 2026.

07/03 EV maker Rivian faces turning point with debut of cheaper R2

Electric-vehicle startup Rivian faces a pivotal moment on Thursday when it unveils a new line of lower-priced models that are key to its future.

06/03 BYD spearheads Chinese electric car push in Australia, a friendlier market

BYD and other Chinese automakers are bringing new electric car models in droves to Australia, a market where they haven't faced trade barriers and sales have surged due to EV subsidies and tax benefits as well as high gasoline prices.

05/03 Area around Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire

An electricity pylon caught fire near Tesla's German plant on Tuesday, police said, knocking out power in the area.

28/02 Tesla aims to ship Roadster cars next year, Musk says

Tesla will aim to ship its Roadster electric sports car next year, the electric vehicle maker's CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday.

26/02 GM returns to France with fully-electric Cadillac Lyriq

U.S. automaker General Motors on Monday unveiled its luxury electric Cadillac Lyriq in France, an expansion of its market in Europe after returning last year and a test of whether online-only sales will attract wealthy car buyers.

23/02 Japan takes Taiwan's helping hand on long road to chip revival

Chipmaker TSMC formally opens its first Japanese plant on Saturday, highlighting the Taiwanese firm's critical role in Tokyo's multi-billion dollar efforts to reboot its once-mighty semiconductor manufacturing industry.

20/02 Tesla faces rejection from locals for plans to expand German site

Tesla's ambitions to expand its German plant hit a roadblock when citizens voted against a motion to raze down trees and make way for the larger site, the mayor of Gruenheide said to Reuters on Tuesday.

15/02 Waymo recalls 444 self-driving vehicles over software error

Alphabet's Waymo unit has recalled 444 self-driving vehicles after two minor collisions in quick succession in Arizona because a software error could result in them inaccurately predicting the movement of a towed vehicle.

10/02 JSW Group to set up nearly $5 bln in EV projects in eastern India

India's JSW Group will set up electric vehicles and battery manufacturing projects in the country's eastern state of Odisha at a cost of 400 billion rupees ($4.82 billion).

06/02 Honda Motor to recall over 750,000 vehicles in US - NHTSA

American Honda Motor Co is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles in the United States due to an air bag that may deploy unintentionally during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday.

05/02 Insight: China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount

When a Beijing-based military institute in September published a patent for a new high-performance chip, it offered a glimpse of China's bid to remake the half-trillion dollar global chip market and withstand U.S. sanctions.

02/02 Tesla recalls nearly all its US vehicles in largest-ever such move

Tesla is recalling 2.2 million vehicles, or nearly all of its electric vehicles in the United States, due to incorrect font sizes on warning lights, which increases the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

29/01 Toyota warns 50,000 vehicle owners to stop driving, get immediate repairs

Toyota Motor said on Monday it is urging the owners of 50,000 older vehicles to get immediate recall repairs because an air bag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists.

26/01 Tesla to recall 200,000 vehicles in US to fix rearview glitch - NHTSA

Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 Model S, X, and Y vehicles in the U.S. due to a software malfunction that could obstruct drivers' visibility while reversing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

24/01 Ford recalls 2.24 mln Ford Explorer SUVs over trim-retention clips

Ford Motor said Wednesday it was recalling 2.24 million older Explorer sport utility vehicles worldwide because trim retention clips may not be properly engaged.

22/01 Exclusive: Panasonic puts productivity boost ahead of new EV plant in US

Panasonic's battery business must focus on boosting productivity, Group CEO Yuki Kusumi told Reuters, signalling the Tesla supplier may hold off building a third battery plant in North America as demand for electric vehicles cools.

14/01 China's BYD in talks with Brazil's Sigma Lithium on supply deal -FT

Chinese electric car-maker BYD has held talks with Brazil's Sigma Lithium over a possible supply agreement, joint venture or acquisition, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

10/01 Tesla launches restyled Model 3 in North America

Tesla on Wednesday launched the restyled version of its Model 3 sedan in North America and kept the prices unchanged, according to the company's website and a post on X.

10/01 Exclusive: EV maker VinFast aims to raise free float to 10%-20% by end-2024 -chair

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast aims to increase its free float, or shares available to the public for trading, to 10% to 20% by the end of this year from roughly 2% currently, the company's chairperson said on Tuesday.

09/01 Honda unveils plans for new EV lineup

Japanese automaker Honda Motor announced on Tuesday plans to launch a new electric vehicle series from 2026, as it plays catch-up with global rivals in the shift to battery powered cars.

07/01 India's Tamil Nadu in $4.4 billion deals with Apple suppliers, other investors

India's southern state of Tamil Nadu has signed investment pacts worth more than $4.39 billion with firms such as Apple suppliers Tata Electronics and Pegatron , as well as auto major Hyundai Motors , it said on Sunday.

05/01 Tesla to fix 1.62 mln vehicles in China - regulator

Tesla is doing an effective recall on 1.62 million vehicles, including its models S, X, 3 and Y in China, the market regulator said on Friday.

01/12 US opens probe into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power

A U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it is opening an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars over reports of abrupt loss of power, failures to restart and other issues.

30/11 Tesla to deliver Cybertrucks after Musk tempers expectations

Tesla is set to start deliveries of its long-delayed Cybertruck electric pickup on Thursday, after CEO Elon Musk tempered investor expectations citing problems in ramping production of what he called a "radical" product.

28/11 Focus: Tesla on two wheels? India's Ola Electric feels the strains of success

Bhavish Aggarwal is racing to roll out millions of electric scooters. Some of his mechanics can't keep up, though.

20/11 Explainer: GM-owned Cruise's wrong turn could slow robotaxi push

U.S. robotaxi operators could face increased regulatory scrutiny after an accident involving Cruise, the self-driving cab business of General Motors , forced the company to pause service.

20/11 U.S. probes Hyundai, Kia recall into 6.4 million vehicles over fire risks

U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they had opened a probe into 16 separate recalls issued by Hyundai and Kia covering 6.4 million vehicles relating to brake fluid leaks that could result in fires.

20/11 Stellantis to start in-depth talks with Italian govt to boost car production

Fiat-parent company Stellantis will start in-depth talks with the Italian government next month to finalise a broad agreement for the country's automotive industry, including higher domestic production targets.

20/11 Shares of Foxconn's EV unit slide 9% in market debut

Shares of Foxtron Vehicle Technologies , a unit of iPhone supplier Foxconn , fell as much as 9% in their market debut on Monday, hurt concerns over potential headwinds in the highly competitive electric vehicle market.

16/11 Hyundai unveils its first high-performance electric car

Hyundai Motor unveiled its first high-performance electric vehicle(EV), an N sport variant of its IONIQ 5 crossover SUV.

13/11 Hyundai Motor breaks ground on $1.5 billion EV plant in South Korea

Hyundai Motor Co on Monday broke ground on a 2 trillion won ($1.52 billion) dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plant in South Korea, as the automaker accelerate a shift to electrification.

11/11 Exclusive: Exxon aims to begin lithium production by 2026 in Arkansas

Exxon Mobil is set to unveil its long-awaited lithium strategy on Monday with an announcement that it aims to start production of the electric vehicle (EV) battery metal in Arkansas by 2026, according to a source with direct knowledge of the oil major's plans.

25/10 Battery maker LG Energy Solution warns of slowing EV demand, shares fall

South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution (LGES) warned on Wednesday of slowing revenue growth in 2024 due to global economic uncertainties affecting the outlook for electric vehicle sales, sending its shares down nearly 7%.

23/10 Toyota lobbies India to cut hybrid-car taxes as much as 21% - letter

Japan's Toyota Motor is lobbying the Indian government to cut taxes on hybrid vehicles by as much as one-fifth, arguing they are far less polluting than petrol cars but do not get commensurate policy treatment, a company letter shows.

20/10 Mexico says Tesla factory still coming, vows infrastructure spending

Mexico's Nuevo Leon state said on Thursday that Tesla was still planning to build a factory and that the government would spend more than $130 million on infrastructure to support construction, a day after CEO Elon Musk said he was hesitating on the project.

17/10 US agency probes pedestrian risks at GM's self-driving unit Cruise

U.S. auto safety regulators on Tuesday opened a probe into whether General Motors' self-driving unit Cruise is taking sufficient precautions with its autonomous robotaxis to safeguard pedestrians.

17/10 Tesla to recall nearly 55,000 Model X vehicles, auto regulator says

The U.S. auto regulator on Tuesday said Tesla will recall 54,676 Model X vehicles manufactured between 2021-2023, as the vehicle controller is likely to fail to detect low brake fluid and not display a warning light.

06/10 Brazil auto exports to plunge this year as Argentina crisis hits hard

Brazilian auto exports are set to plunge by double digits in 2023 when compared with the previous year, automaker association Anfavea said on Friday, as a severe economic crisis in neighboring Argentina hits shipments to that country.

04/10 China rebukes EU after formal launch of EV subsidy probe

China voiced dissatisfaction on Wednesday at a demand by the European Union to engage within a "very short" time in consultations on the bloc's inquiry into subsidies for electric vehicles.

30/09 Ukraine lures Western weapons makers to transform defence industry

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he wants to turn Ukraine's defence industry into a "large military hub" by partnering with Western weapons manufacturers to increase arms supplies for Kyiv's counteroffensive against Russia.

27/09 South Korea's Kia, Hyundai recall millions of vehicles in US - NHTSA

Hyundai and Kia are recalling about 1.6 million and 1.7 million vehicles respectively in the U.S. due to risk of an engine compartment fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.

21/09 Detroit Three under pressure to progress UAW talks, avoid wider auto strikes

The United Auto Workers (UAW) and the Detroit Three automakers on Thursday have a final full day to make significant progress on a new contract before the union plans to otherwise announce an expansion of its U.S. strikes.

18/09 Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory in Turkey, Anadolu Agency posted on social media platform X on Sunday.

17/09 UAW strike could buy GM time to address nagging EV issues

General Motors is at greater risk than rivals Ford Motor and Stellantis of disruption to electric vehicle production from a prolonged UAW strike - though some analysts say that could also buy it time to repair nagging issues.

14/09 What is driving Chinese EV exports and their price competitiveness?

The European Commission began investigating on Wednesday whether to set punitive tariffs to protect its producers from imports of cheaper Chinese electric vehicles that it says benefit from state subsidies.

14/09 Beijing blasts EU probe as protectionist as China EV maker stocks slide

Beijing on Thursday blasted the launch of a probe by the European Commission into China's electric vehicle subsidies as protectionist and warned it would negatively impact economic and trade relations, as shares in Chinese EV makers slid.

05/09 US says 52 mln air bag inflators should be recalled over rupture threat

U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday that 52 million air bag inflators produced by auto suppliers ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive need to be recalled because they may rupture and send dangerous metal fragments flying.

02/09 Focus: BMW bets on a 'Neue Klasse' revival to catch Tesla

BMW is once again turning to the "Neue Klasse" brand - this time as an electric vehicle - as the German automaker seeks to replicate past successes to catch up with trailblazer Tesla.

29/08 Google unveils enterprise AI tools, new AI chip

Google unveiled a swath of fresh artificial-intelligence technology and partnerships on Tuesday that were geared toward bringing more of the growing technology to large businesses.

29/08 Inceptio sees big jump in China sales of driver-assist truck tech, plans overseas foray

Chinese startup Inceptio expects the number of trucks in China using its driver-assist technology will quadruple by mid-2024 from around 600 currently, and also plans to begin sales overseas next year.

28/08 China's Xpeng to acquire Didi's smart EV unit in deal worth up to $744 mln

Chinese electric car company Xpeng said it will acquire ride-hailing giant Didi's smart electric vehicle unit and the two companies will form a strategic partnership.

22/08 Exclusive: Rare earths magnet firms turn to Vietnam in China hedge

Korean and Chinese magnet firms, including an Apple supplier, are set to open factories in Vietnam, according to documents and people familiar with the plans, amid a push to diversify supply chains away from China and defend against Sino-U.S. tension.

21/08 As Indonesia pushes EV dream, car shoppers stay cautious

Indonesia's government used the Jakarta auto show to double down on plans to drive production and sales of electric vehicles in Southeast Asia's largest auto market, but buyers are not sold yet.

18/08 Limited-edition 2025 Mustang GTD: 800+ horsepower and a $300,000 sticker

Ford Motor is joining rival General Motors in the U.S. supercar ranks with the launch of the 2025 Mustang GTD, a limited-edition, high-performance hot rod priced from $300,000.

12/08 Nikola recalls all battery-electric trucks, halts sales after fire probe

Nikola said on Friday it was recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks that it has delivered till date and is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause.

04/08 Fisker unveils electric pickup truck even as supply chain bottleneck lingers

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Fisker Inc unveiled a pickup truck on Thursday, weeks after starting deliveries of its flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV) and as it tackles persistent supply chain issues.

02/08 Chinese carmaker BYD faces Indian tax investigation - sources

Chinese automaker BYD faces an ongoing Indian investigation over allegations that it paid too little tax on imported parts for cars it assembles and sells in the country, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

01/08 US opens probe into 280,000 new Tesla vehicles over steering issue

U.S. auto safety regulators said Tuesday they have opened an investigation into 280,000 new Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over reports of loss of steering control and power steering.

28/07 Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 trucks over unexpected parking brake activation

Ford Motor said Friday it is recalling 870,000 F-150 trucks in the United States because of the risk of an unexpected activation of the electric parking brake due to a potential wiring issue.

24/07 Tesla to discuss factory plan for new $24,000 car with India commerce minister -source

Tesla representatives are set to meet India’s commerce minister this month to discuss plans to build a factory to produce what the company has described as an all-new $24,000 car, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

23/07 Analysis: Harley-Davidson, Triumph in first gear of challenge to Royal Enfield's India reign

U.S. big-bike maker Harley-Davidson and British rival Triumph have revved up India's premium motorcycle market with aggressively priced models that analysts said could dent the over half-century dominance of local champion Royal Enfield.

19/07 Tesla lays out steps to building Europe's biggest car plant

Tesla has requested approval from German local authorities to make sweeping changes to its factory near Berlin, a key next step in its ambitious plan to expand the site into Europe's biggest car plant.

04/07 Tesla, BYD's China deliveries hit record high in Q2

U.S. automaker Tesla and its chief Chinese rival BYD achieved record deliveries of their China-made vehicles in the second-quarter, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) data showed, as a fight for market share heats up.

28/06 Analysis: India's aerospace suppliers see upside in parts-making from record jet orders

Indian aerospace suppliers see record jet orders by the country's top two carriers boosting domestic parts manufacturing and aircraft repairs, but argue the government must do more to support production.

24/06 US opens probe into Ford Explorer recalls over power loss reports

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Saturday they are investigating Ford Motor's prior recalls of 710,000 Explorer SUVs over power loss reports to determine if the fix is adequate.

23/06 Honda recalling 1.2 million US vehicles for rear camera issue

Honda Motor is recalling 1.2 million vehicles in the United States due to a potential issue with the rearview camera image, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

22/06 Ford-SK venture to get $9.2 bln US loan for battery plants

The U.S. Energy Department plans to lend up to $9.2 billion to a joint venture of Ford Motor and South Korea's SK On to help it build three battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky, the biggest-ever award from the government program.

15/06 Audi chief sets sights on China in electric car catch-up

Audi has to speed up development of new models to meet a surge in demand for electric vehicles, especially in China, the German luxury carmaker's CEO said in an interview with Reuters published on Thursday.

13/06 Toyota unveils plans for new battery tech, EV innovation

Toyota Motor said it will introduce high-performance, solid-state batteries and other technologies to improve the range and performance and to cut costs of its electric vehicles.

06/06 Panasonic to boost battery output at Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory by 10%

Panasonic Holdings plans to expand production of electric vehicle batteries at a factory in Nevada jointly operated with Tesla by 10% within three years, a spokesperson for the Japanese company said on Tuesday.

01/06 US agency steps up safety probe into air bag ruptures

U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a long-running investigation into potentially defective air bag inflators that can cause metal fragments to strike vehicle occupants, saying it required auto supplier ARC Automotive Inc to answer questions.

29/05 Musk expected to visit China this week, meet officials - sources

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk is expected to visit China this week, three people with knowledge of the matter said, in what would be his first trip to the country in three years.

08/05 Chinese automaker BYD to make EVs in Vietnam

Chinese automaker BYD Co. plans to expand into electric vehicles manufacturing and assembly in Vietnam, according to a Vietnamese government statement citing the company's chair.

06/05 Ford to open orders on F-150 Trucks amid production snags

Ford Motor Co said on Friday that it will open orders for its popular F-150 Lightning truck next week as part of their plan to scale to annual production of 150,000 units.

04/05 Albemarle aims to use new lithium tech in Chile as govt broadens control

Albemarle Corp plans to deploy new lithium filtration technologies in Chile as the government moves to broader control over its vast lithium sector and expand production of the metal used to make electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Chief Executive Kent Masters said on Thursday.

03/05 Tesla resumes US orders for Model 3 long-range version at lower price

Tesla Inc has resumed taking orders for its Model 3 long-range version in the United States, the company's website showed late on Tuesday, after a temporary halt last year due to delivery backlogs.

01/05 Ford wins reversal of $105 mln trade secrets verdict

A federal judge in Detroit on Monday threw out a jury verdict ordering Ford Motor Co to pay Versata Software Inc $104.6 million for breaching a 2004 licensing contract and misappropriating trade secrets.

26/04 Bosch buys US semiconductor foundry to expand EV chip output

Germany's Bosch Group has agreed to buy key assets of California chip manufacturer TSI Semiconductors and invest $1.5 billion to expand U.S. production of silicon carbide chips for electric vehicles.

20/04 SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully launched on first test flight, then explodes

Elon Musk's SpaceX on Thursday successfully launched its next-generation Starship cruise vessel for the first time atop the company's powerful new Super Heavy rocket in an uncrewed test flight that ended minutes later with the vehicle exploding in the sky.

20/04 Elon Musk's SpaceX set to launch first test flight of Starship rocket system

Elon Musk's SpaceX aimed on Thursday to launch the company's next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its powerful Super Heavy rocket for the first time, on a highly anticipated but brief uncrewed test flight from the Gulf Coast of Texas.

19/04 Biden's push for electric vehicles hits deep in the heart of Texas

At Toyota Motor Corp's sprawling factory here, just 16 miles (26 km) from the Alamo, a new gasoline-fueled Tundra pickup truck or hybrid Sequoia SUV rolls off the assembly line every 60 seconds.

17/04 VinFast ships 2nd batch of longer-range electric SUVs to North America

Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast said on Monday it had shipped a second batch of 1,879 longer-range VF 8 sport utility vehicles (SUVs), as it seeks to expand its foothold in overseas markets.

11/04 Amid risk of stalling in EV race, Spain's rebooted aid scheme gets warm reception

Volkswagen and Renault plan to request funds from a revamped Spanish government scheme aimed at encouraging electric vehicle (EV) production in the country, while Stellantis and newcomer AEHRA may do so, the carmakers told Reuters.

06/04 Ford aims a new electric van at European cities - and startups

Ford Motor Co unveiled a new electric Courier van aimed at winning business customers in Europe, and boxing out electric van startups such as Arrival SA.47K.F

21/03 EV charger makers brace for slowdown as new Made In America rules kick in

Manufacturers and operators of electric vehicle chargers in the United States are bracing for a slowdown in production and deployment as they scramble to comply with "Made in America" terms of a $7.5 billion federal program meant to accelerate the industry.

10/03 Exclusive: Tesla taps Asian partners to address 4680 battery concerns

It's crunch time at Tesla Inc , where Elon Musk is looking to crack the code for making better, cheaper batteries.

10/03 Exclusive: Nissan's electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes

Nissan Motor Co's new Ariya electric vehicle has been hampered by problems at its high-tech production line, four people familiar with the matter said, slowing delivery of a car designed to put the automaker on the road to a comeback.

08/03 U.S. opens Tesla probe into reports steering wheels fell off

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 120,000 2023 Tesla Model Y vehicles after two reports of steering wheels falling off while driving.

04/03 Taiwan's Foxconn seeks chip, EV cooperation with India

Major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn said on Saturday it was seeking cooperation in India in new areas like chips and electric vehicles (EVs) after a visit to the country by its chairman, Liu Young-way.

03/03 Ford looking at ways to boost gas-powered F-150 production

Ford Motor Co on Friday said it was studying ways to boost output of gasoline-powered and hybrid F-150 trucks at a Michigan factory as part of a broader plan to boost production of several models.

01/03 Factbox: Tesla CEO Musk to unveil Part 3 of Master Plan at Investor Day

Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has promised to unveil the third part of his Master Plan on Wednesday, in which he has set out bold goals for growth of the electric-car maker.

22/02 Mercedes-Benz cars to have 'supercomputers', unveils Google partnership

Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday it has teamed up with Google on navigation and will offer "super computer-like performance" in every car with automated driving sensors as it seeks to compete with Tesla and Chinese newcomers.

20/02 Volkswagen faces possible recalls after environmental NGO wins emissions software lawsuit

A German court on Monday ruled in favour of an environmental NGO's lawsuit against the federal motor authority for releasing cars with software on exhaust gas recirculation it argues is illegal, in a judgement which could lead to a wave of recalls.

18/02 Vietnam's EV maker VinFast recalls nearly 2,800 units domestically

Vietnam's electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is recalling 2,781 of its sports utility model VF8 sold in the domestic market to check and replace the bolt connecting the front brake caliper to the knuckle, the company said on Saturday.

18/02 Analysis: Tesla's search for Mexico location shows bumps on nearshoring road

Tesla Inc's quest to build its first factory in Mexico reveals some of the shaky underpinnings of the country's rise as a nearshoring darling, with proximity to U.S. buyers weighed down by concerns over power supply and political interference.

17/02 Ukraine war spurs European demand for U.S. arms, but not big-ticket items

European demand for U.S. weaponry is soaring, but instead of big-ticket items like jets and tanks, shopping lists are focused on cheaper, less-sophisticated items such as shoulder-fired missiles, artillery, and drones that have proven critical to Ukraine's war efforts.

16/02 Tesla recalls 362,000 U.S. vehicles over Full Self-Driving software

Tesla Inc is recalling 362,000 U.S. vehicles because its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software may cause a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

14/02 Ford to cut 3,800 engineering, administration jobs in Europe

Ford plans to cut 3,800 product development and administration jobs in Europe in the next three years, the company said on Tuesday, citing rising costs and the need for a leaner structure as it pivots production to electric vehicles.