Focus on Automotive
Compressed natural gas vehicles gain slow momentum in Nigeria
Nigeria's government pushes CNG adoption to address fuel shortages, but slow conversions, safety, and costs hinder progress.
US light vehicle sales to rise 6% in November, report says
U.S. light vehicle sales are projected to rise six per cent in November, driven by subcompact crossover demand, EV growth, and promotions.
EU not close to deal with China on EV tariffs, officials say
European Union and Chinese officials are discussing alternatives to European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV).
Volkswagen has taken major writedown on Northvolt stake, sources say
Volkswagen has written down its 21 per cent Northvolt stake amid the Swedish battery maker's bankruptcy filing, reflecting EV market struggles.
Volkswagen workers head towards strikes from December
Volkswagen unions plan warning strikes from Dec. 1 as talks stall over factory closures and cost-cutting amid electric transition woes.
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.
