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SAIC Volkswagen says adjusting plant base “necessary”
Planned production cuts at the partnership's Nanjing plant are "normal and necessary" business decisions, they say.
Stellantis chair Elkann targeted in 75 million euro seizure over alleged tax fraud
The investigation, opened earlier this year, alleges Elkann did not pay tax on assets he and his siblings inherited after the death of...
US House votes narrowly to repeal Biden administration EPA tailpipe emissions rules
The U.S. House has voted narrowly to repeal EPA's clean vehicle rules, but Biden vows a veto if it passes the Senate.
EU car sales at 3-year low in August, EV sales plunge 44%
European EV sales continue to show decline amid broader slump, with manufacturers calling for action to stop further falls.
China says will negotiate ‘until the last minute’ on EU EV probe
EU's Chinese EV probe is not yet over and Beijing insists it will continue lobbying the bloc over the matter.
Stellantis faces unprecedented UAW strikes a year after national walkout
The United Auto Workers union may strike Stellantis' U.S. plants, citing contract breaches and struggling U.S. operations.
Volkswagen plans stop to production at jointly-owned China plant
Volkswagen plans to shift Passat production from its Nanjing plant in China, addressing overcapacity struggles in the market.
EU ban on CO2 cars is ‘self-destructive’, Italy’s Meloni says
Giorgia Meloni attacks zero-emission target for European bloc for 'dismantling entire sectors' on the road to transition.
Canadian union, GM reach agreement for Ontario plant workers
Unifor extended its contract talks with GM, avoiding a strike at Ontario’s CAMI plant that makes EVs and batteries.
Truckmakers ready to go electric, but what about charging?
Major truck manufacturers say they are ready to go electric, but call for massive investments in charging infrastructure.
