EU Investigates BYD Over Unfair Chinese State Subsidies

European Commission targets BYD suspecting unfair financial help from China's government for the electric-vehicle automaker's Hungary plant being constructed with imported Chinese labor.

By Paul Myles • March 24, 2025

Stellantis offers buyouts in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois

The buyouts and voluntary retirement packages follow a challenging 2024 for the automaker that included declining profits and shrinking market share in North America.

By Eric Walz • March 21, 2025

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GM and Hyundai Have Hills to Climb Sharing Vans and Pickups

General Motors and Hyundai Motor, as part of a joint venture exploration announced last year, reportedly are close to agreeing on sharing commercial vans and possibly midsize pickups and CUVs.

By David Kiley • March 21, 2025

GM recalls 90K Camaro and Cadillac models for front-wheel lockup

Vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions may be susceptible to internal wear that can lead to harsh shifting and other drivability problems.

By Eric Walz • March 21, 2025

Nissan, SK On announce $661M EV battery supply deal

The automaker will use the batteries for electric vehicles manufactured at its assembly plant in Mississippi.

By Kelly Stroh • March 20, 2025

Tesla Investors Push Musk on Politics

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is under mounting pressure from investors, customers and Wall Street to address the company’s falling sales and share price, as well as his political activities.

By David Kiley • March 20, 2025

GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles

The automaker will build vehicles on Nvidia’s Drive AGX platform to speed up development and the deployment of autonomous driving technology at scale.

By Eric Walz • March 20, 2025

Stellantis Shuns Defense Role in EU

Stellantis is sitting out greater defense production as the EU increases armaments to make up for U.S. budget cuts and position to likely not intervene to stop Russian expansion, choosing to increase vehicle production in Italy.

By Paul Myles • March 20, 2025

Bentley Profits Dive as it Readies for BEV Future

Volkswagen Group's Bentley division reports lower revenues and profits in 2024, and says it won't detail model sales to the public in future.

By Paul Myles • March 19, 2025

Nissan’s new leaders bring fresh perspective: analysts

A new CEO and executive team may be the right approach to revitalize the struggling automaker, experts say. 

By Larry Avila • March 18, 2025

Mazda’s Multi-Energy Assembly Line Plan Can Save Billions

The niche automaker expects to punch above its weight in both BEV and hybrid vehicle production using its "Lean Asset Strategy".

By Paul Myles • March 18, 2025

VW recalls nearly 61,000 ID.4, Audi e-tron models for gearshift issue

The neutral or “N” position may not show on the instrument cluster, increasing the risk of vehicle rollaway if the electronic parking brake is not engaged.

By Eric Walz • March 18, 2025

Nissan’s latest self-driving tech hits the streets in Japan

The company’s Silicon Valley research team played a key role in developing the software used in the vehicle. 

By Larry Avila • March 17, 2025

Toyota subsidiary to acquire Radius Recycling in $907M deal

The deal is expected to expand Toyota’s closed loop system for materials like steel, precious metals and batteries used by automotive manufacturers. 

By Jacob Wallace • Updated July 11, 2025

VW recalls nearly 14,000 Audi e-trons and ID.4 SUVs for battery charging problem

The presence of condensation on the printed circuit board of the EV’s integrated DC/DC-converter may cause a short due to insufficient protective coating.

By Eric Walz • March 17, 2025

Toyota Doubts Profitability of Cheap Europe-Built BEVs

Japanese auto giant unsure over commercial viability of budget legacy brand BEVs while underlining commitment to multi-energy powertrain development.

By Paul Myles • March 17, 2025

Renault Trims LCV Factory Jobs in Uncertain Economic Environment

French automaker continues its rationalization program as demand for LCVs slows in a challenging economic year.

By Paul Myles • March 13, 2025

Nissan assembles new executive team to lead turnaround

The management team will work alongside incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa on a "360 degree turnaround."

By Larry Avila • March 13, 2025

JLR Delays Plans for BEV Production in India

JLR reacts to BEV consumer sales slowdown and issues over sourcing quality Indian components.

By Paul Myles • March 13, 2025

Lotus’ Historic Turbo SE Nameplate Takes Flagship Spot

Revived spec badge from the 1980s now takes the top slot as the brand's fastest road-going Emira model.

By Paul Myles • March 12, 2025

Tesla plans nearly $200M battery factory near Houston

The EV maker will replicate its Lathrop, California, megafactory at a site in Texas, a company representative said. 

By Larry Avila • March 12, 2025

Northvolt’s Swedish Gigafactory Goes Bankrupt

Europe's once-poster child for domestic auto battery production finally shuts shop as it runs out of cash.

By Paul Myles • March 12, 2025

Rivian swipes Tesla vet for CAO

Former Tesla VP of Finance Sreela Venkataratnam will receive a $20,000 cash bonus from Rivian as part of her compensation package, the company said.

By Grace Noto • March 12, 2025

Trump reverses Canada steel, aluminum tariff hike

The new duties will go into effect Wednesday as part of a broader action against imports of the two metals.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated March 11, 2025

Ford Restructuring German Operation’s Debt, Product Lineup

The U.S. automaker’s injection of $4.9 billion into its German unit is aimed at bolstering a turnaround amid challenging market conditions and the transition to electric vehicles.

By Greg Kable • March 11, 2025