Focus on Industry
GM self-driving unit Cruise to pay $1.5 million fine over crash disclosure
General Motors' Cruise will pay a $1.5M fine for failing to report a 2023 pedestrian crash, per NHTSA settlement.
Ford to offer free chargers to EV buyers through year-end
Ford is offering free home chargers and installation to EV buyers, aiming to boost sales and ease charging concerns.
US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs
U.S. may tariff solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations citing unfair subsidies, to support domestic solar manufacturing.
BHP expects copper demand to grow by one million metric tons a year until 2035
BHP forecasts global copper demand to double by 2035 due to tech adoption, despite mining constraints and rising costs.
Climate change and harsh weather in France bring challenges to Chablis wine country
Grape-pickers harvests Chardonnay grapes at Domaine Lavantureux vineyards
Biden still opposes Nippon Steel deal’s bid for US Steel
Biden says his opposition to Nippon's bid for U.S. Steel hasn't changed despite a decision by his administration to extend a national security...
US postpones sale of floating offshore wind leases along Oregon coast
The federal government postponed an Oregon offshore wind auction due to insufficient bidder interest and state opposition.
Volkswagen cuts 2024 outlook on deteriorating macroeconomic environment
Volkswagen cuts its 2024 profit margin outlook again, citing weak demand and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
Evergrande EV unit’s liquidators still in talks with potential stake buyers
China Evergrande's EV arm is still negotiating with a potential buyer for a stake and credit line to support production.
Stellantis and Orano drop planned JV to recycle electric car batteries
Automaker Stellantis and nuclear fuels firm Orano have dropped their planned joint venture to recycle electric car batteries.
