Focus on Automotive
Analysis: A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden’s clean-car agenda
Newly announced tariffs on Chinese EVs and associated parts could do provide relief for the US auto industry – but it may harm...
US opens probe into Waymo over performance of self-driving taxis
Waymo robotaxi probe opened after potential traffic violations reported to NHTSA.
Stellantis, Leapmotor to sell budget EVs in Europe
Joint venture will begin selling affordable Chinese Leapmotor cars in Europe from September, says CEO.
US opens probe into Amazon-owned Zoox cars
The NHTSA has opened an investigation into Amazon's self-driving Zoox vehicles due to two rear-end collisions that injured motorcyclists
EU countries approve law to slash trucks’ CO2 emissions
EU countries gave final approval to a law to cut CO2 emissions from trucks, which will require most new vehicles to be emissions-free...
How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?
President Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as Tuesday, targeting sectors including EVs and solar equipment
Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
Politicians and car companies across America feel wary as the BYD Seagull, a $12,000 hit EV in China, threatens the US market.
Hundreds protest outside German Tesla factory
More than a thousand environmentalists protested outside Tesla's factory near Berlin Saturday, police said, a day after some of them tried to force...
Elon Musk says Tesla will spend $500 million to expand charging network
Tesla will spend more than $500 million to expand its fast-charging network, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, days after abruptly laying off...
US auto regulator opens preliminary evaluation into Fisker SUVs
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation probing Fisker SUVs over emergency braking system after complaints made.
