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Marathon VW talks to resume in search for pre-Christmas deal with unions
Volkswagen and unions are in crunch talks over German operations cuts, aiming to avoid major strikes before Christmas.
Tesla’s China factory head Song Gang leaves company, letter to staff shows
Tesla's Shanghai plant manager Song Gang has left the company, according to a letter he sent to staff on Wednesday.
Experts’ comments on talks between Honda and Nissan to deepen ties
Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, including a potential merger, as Japan's auto industry faces challenges from Tesla and Chinese...
Japan’s Honda and Nissan to begin merger talks, Nikkei reports
Honda and Nissan are set to negotiate a merger, aiming to combine resources to compete against larger EV manufacturers globally.
Spanish region approves mandatory wind turbine upgrade, sparking industry outcry
Galicia mandates replacement of wind turbines after 25 years, sparking backlash from the renewables industry over legal uncertainties.
Honda aims to double hybrid car sales by 2030 as ‘bridge’ to EV era
Honda plans to double hybrid car sales to 1.3 million annually by 2030, using hybrids as a bridge until EVs gain traction.
Scottish govt delays passenger trains decarbonization target by a decade to 2045
The Scottish government has delayed its target for decarbonising passenger trains from 2035 to 2045 due to budget constraints.
Canada to impose more tariffs on import of Chinese solar, critical minerals in new year
Canada plans new tariffs on Chinese solar products and critical minerals in 2025, expanding existing duties on EVs and steel imports.
Fiat owner Stellantis launches upbeat plan to boost manufacturing in Italy
Stellantis plans to produce a new mass-market model in Italy, boosting hybrid production amid improving relations with the government.
EU Parliament gives final approval to deforestation law delay
The EU Parliament approved a one-year delay for its deforestation law, set to ban imports linked to forest destruction starting in 2025.
