Focus on Automotive
US Supreme Court to hear dispute over California tailpipe emissions, EV standards
Supreme Court to hear fuel producers' challenge to California's vehicle emissions standards, testing state power under federal law.
Geely, Baidu pledge to solve payroll issues facing EV venture
The announcements comes shortly after Ji Yue Auto's CEO was seen surrounded by people demanding wages.
EU not buckling to pressure over car CO2 rules, climate chief says
Europe's car industry potentially faces $15.8 billion of fines for failing to meet 2025 targets.
Baidu, Geely’s EV venture faces uproar after it says needs fresh funds
A bruising price war in China, the world's largest auto market, has hurt some smaller automakers.
Stellantis to extend stoppage at Mirafiori plant until Jan. 20, union says
Stallentis' Mirafiori plant has seen several production stoppages this year due to low demand for the electric Fiat 500.
Wall Street mostly upbeat on GM’s decision to pull the plug on Cruise
GM's Cruise shutdown signals Wall Street's waning patience with autonomous vehicle investments and speculative tech bets.
EPA awards $144 million to California to phase out big diesel trucks
EPA grants $144M to CA for zero-emission trucks, targeting diesel pollution and climate change in transportation sector.
EU conservatives seek to stall 2035 combustion engine ban
EU's conservative bloc seeks to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban, citing automotive industry challenges and economic concerns.
GM to exit Cruise robotaxi business
Automaker General Motors said on Tuesday its majority-owned Cruise business will drop the development of robotaxis.
US Postal Service chief defends plan to buy rising number of EVs
USPS defends EV plan, aiming for 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, citing cost benefits despite mixed 2024 purchases.
