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Tesla heads back to court still hoping to pay CEO Elon Musk billions
The EV maker is hoping that a second shareholder approval of Musk’s record compensation package will influence a Delaware court.
By Justin Bachman • June 27, 2024 -
New EU Tariffs Might Bring Chinese Auto Production to Europe
China has called the EU's proposed higher tariffs blatant protectionism and a possible violation of World Trade Organization rules.
By Sara Lewis • June 27, 2024 -
Ford recalls over 550K F-150 pickups over transmission issue
The 2014 model year trucks could suddenly downshift into first gear, regardless of speed.
By Eric Walz • June 26, 2024 -
NLRB files for injunction against Lucid
The agency claims the EV maker unlawfully discharged two employees during a UAW campaign.
By Haley Cawthon • June 25, 2024 -
Grid, utility limits are biggest barrier to commercial EV charger deployment: Xendee survey
A majority of EV charger developers and operators say they've run into roadblocks when trying to access power from the grid.
By Emma Penrod • June 25, 2024 -
Toyota recalls 145,000 SUVs for airbag fault
The driver's side-curtain airbag of 2024 Grand Highlander and Lexus TX SUVs may not deploy as intended.
By Eric Walz • June 25, 2024 -
Europe Enters Trade Negotiations Over Chinese BEV Tariffs
German automakers behind pressure to get European Union regulators around the table with Chinese peers angered by proposed vehicle tariff hike.
By Paul Myles • June 24, 2024 -
Stellantis recalls over 1M vehicles to fix rearview camera fault
The problem, which potentially impacts over 1 million vehicles, was determined using vehicle manufacturing records.
By Eric Walz • June 18, 2024 -
Germany Calls for Calm as BMW’s Electric Mini Faces EU Tariff
Chinese-made, German-branded BEVs in line for most punitive tariffs if EU go ahead with proposed plans against unfairly subsidized products.
By Paul Myles • June 17, 2024 -
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
Amazon’s Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Austin, Miami
The company will use retrofitted Toyota Highlanders with safety drivers instead of its autonomous robotaxi to gather "valuable insights and feedback."
By Haley Cawthon • June 6, 2024 -
More young Americans would consider buying China-made cars: survey
Plus, affordable EVs from brands based in China could likely avoid U.S. tariffs if the cars are built in North America.
By Kalena Thomhave • June 6, 2024 -
Stellantis CEO on US tariffs: ‘You cannot stop the competition’
Carlos Tavares believes the Biden administration is focusing on short-term issues instead of challenging China’s automakers in the electric vehicle market.
By Haley Cawthon • June 4, 2024 -
Polestar ‘evaluating’ potential impact of expanded EV tariffs
The brand, which is gearing up to launch a new U.S.-built electric crossover this year, sources key parts from China.
By Eric Walz • June 4, 2024 -
$1.3B earmarked for EV charging network expansion in US
The Biden-Harris Administration aims to accelerate public and private investment in clean transportation with the historic grant funding.
By Haley Cawthon • June 3, 2024 -
Tesla recalls 125K vehicles to fix seat belt warning issue
It’s the EV maker’s fifth recall this year, following a Cybertruck accelerator pedal issue in April.
By Eric Walz • June 3, 2024 -
US trade authorities find labor rights denial at Volkswagen plant in Mexico
Officials found evidence that workers’ freedom of association and collective bargaining rights were denied following a recent union election.
By Haley Cawthon • Updated May 30, 2024 -
US workers say they’re satisfied with their PTO but still don’t exhaust it
Heavy workload is one of the most common reasons behind unused time off in recent research.
By Ryan Golden • May 29, 2024 -
UAW challenges outcome of Mercedes-Benz vote
The union claims the automaker interfered with the election by discriminating against Alabama plant workers who supported unionization.
By Haley Cawthon • May 29, 2024 -
Battery, critical mineral producers face inventory glut amid slowing EV demand
While the past year brought an oversupply of battery materials, an International Energy Agency report cautions that such an imbalance won't last.
By Kate Magill • May 28, 2024 -
Ineos Chief Warns Market Not Ready for BEVs
Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls for a longer transition period from fossil fuels to alternative vehicle powertrains.
By Paul Myles • May 21, 2024 -
NHTSA probes Waymo, Zoox over ‘unexpected’ self-driving behavior
The robotaxi companies are facing investigations after their autonomous vehicles behaved erratically, causing collisions.
By Haley Cawthon • May 20, 2024 -
Industry leaders react to tariff hikes on China-made goods
“Automakers embrace fair competition. We’re not shrinking from it, but China’s EV overcapacity and subsidy issue is real," said Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO John Bozzella.
By Phil Neuffer • May 17, 2024 -
How 4 technology trends are shaping automotive design
Some design trends are partly a reaction to design aesthetics that preceded them; others are responses to changes in technology, consumer preferences and government regulation, experts said.
By Michael Brady • May 15, 2024 -
Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries
The action aims to protect the U.S. market from the rise in Chinese electric vehicle exports, which the U.S. says jumped 70% from 2022 to 2023.
By Kate Magill , Eric Walz • May 14, 2024