Focus on Automotive
Crisis-hit Volkswagen scraps German job protection deal
Volkswagen ends a decades-old job protection deal in Germany to cut costs, facing union pushback over potential layoffs.
Mercedes teams up with Factorial to develop solid-state batteries
Reducing fire risks and increasing energy density, solid-state EV batteries should be on the road in 2026, say companies after joining forces.
Chinese EV maker BYD sets higher annual sales target, brokerage report shows
BYD annual sales goal of 4 million vehicles for 2024 would put the EV manufacturer almost on a level with Ford Motor.
China proposes negotiations with EU to resolve electric vehicle tariff dispute
Vice Commerce Minister Li Fei said China was willing to engage in dialogue and consultations about EU's tariff plan for electric vehicles.
Volkswagen to recall nearly 99,000 EVs in US over door handle issues
Recalled Volkswagen ID.4 EVs from model years 2021-2024 might have been built with door handles that do not meet factory specifications, says NHTSA.
EU to trim proposed tariffs on Tesla, other EVs from China
Revisions reportedly made to EU's EV tariffs after companies supply new information, with Tesla rate dropping to just 8%.
China auto suppliers, EV makers flood major trade fair in Germany
To gain a foothold amid looming tariffs, Chinese EVs come to Germany to show off vehicles at trade fair.
Canada’s Unifor, GM start contract talks for CAMI assembly plant
General Motors and Unifor Local 88 begin talks for a new contract for 1,300 CAMI plant workers, with a strike looming.
Analysis: Hybrid cars throw lifeline to platinum metals
As consumers increasingly turn to hybrid cars over pure EVs, the exhaust-cleaning platinum metals rise above the expected drop in demand.
Chinese car sales fall for fifth straight month
Subsidies for petrol-powered vehicles help boost EVs in China car sales even as overall picture continues slump.
