Focus on Automotive
UAW says majority of workers at Ford joint-venture battery plant sign union cards
A majority of workers at a Ford Motor battery plant in Kentucky have signed cards indicating their support for the United Auto Workers,...
Stellantis again pauses Italy plants as minister wants new investments
Stellantis pauses production at two Italian plants amid EV challenges, as Rome demands clear investment plans to secure jobs.
Ford to cut European jobs as EV shift, Chinese rivals take toll
Ford to cut 14% of European workforce, citing EV losses, weak demand and rising competition.
US senators push auto safety agency to finalize vehicle rules
Democratic senators press NHTSA to act swiftly on overdue safety rules as U.S. traffic deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels.
VW union proposes $1.6 billion of cuts, but no plant closures
Volkswagen workers offer €1.5B in cost savings to avoid plant closures, warning of historic conflict over deeper cuts and closures.
Chinese EV maker XPeng to break even later in 2025, president says
Chinese EV maker Xpeng enters 'super cycle,' driven by strong demand and overseas expansion.
Trump administration plans to roll back Biden’s stricter fuel-efficiency standards
Trump's team plans to roll back Biden-era EV rules and fuel standards, aiming to ease automaker burdens and end the EV tax credit.
Stellantis unveils technology to support flexible EV production, delays Ram electric pickup
Stellantis unveils a versatile platform for gas, hybrid, and electric vehicles but delays electric Ram truck production to 2025, citing quality focus.
Nebraska files antitrust lawsuit against heavy-duty truck makers over EV push
Nebraska AG sues top truck makers, alleging collusion to phase out diesel semis in favor of electric trucks to meet California rules.
XPeng forecasts upbeat fourth quarter revenue as new launches improve demand
Chinese EV maker XPeng forecasts strong Q4 revenue, beating Wall Street estimates.
