Focus on Automotive
US EPA to announce temporary expanded sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blend: sources
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce by Friday plans to temporarily expand sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline this summer.
White House wants to keep gas prices in current ranges: Lael Brainard
The Biden administration wants to keep gas prices within current ranges as the United States heads into its summer driving season, says White...
Drivers in Eastern Canada see gas prices spike as refineries switch to summer blends
The cost of producing summer gas is higher because butane levels are reduced to meet Canadian environmental regulations and lower emissions.
Republican-led states sue to block US rules curbing tailpipe emissions in cars, light trucks
Republican attorneys general from 25 states are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to block rules intended to reduce tailpipe emissions, arguing the...
Stellantis to acquire stake in Argentina solar power firm in green energy push
Automaker Stellantis says it will pay $100 million to acquire 49.5% of 360 Energy Solar, one of Argentina's leading solar power producers.
Italy in talks with China’s Dongfeng and others over auto plant, minister says
Dongfeng, which is a partner of Stellantis in China, is launching its cars in Italy, starting with EV models of its Voyah brand.
USTR Tai calls for ‘decisive’ action to shield EV sector from China
Tai said on Wednesday she expects to conclude a review of tariffs on Chinese goods "very soon" and must take "decisive" actions to...
Volkswagen to roll out new architecture to cut China EV costs
Announcement follows a partnership forged last year, when Volkswagen bought 4.99% of Xpeng for around $700m with plans to jointly launch two Volkswagen-branded...
Ferrari ‘e-facility’ will give capacity for electrification, CEO says
The company, known globally for its roaring, high performance petrol engines, has promised its first fully-electric (EV) vehicle at the end of next...
Volkswagen to invest $210M in South African plant, expects slower move to EVs
While most global markets transition to EVs, Volkswagen expects African markets to keep making and selling vehicles with internal combustion engines for the...
