GM to exit Cruise robotaxi business
Automaker General Motors said on Tuesday its majority-owned Cruise business will drop the development of robotaxis.
Germany’s Scholz calls for Europe EV subsidy plan
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for a European EV subsidy to aid automakers facing stagnation, costs, and competition.
EU’s largest political group pushes to weaken combustion engine ban
The European People's Party is campaigning to weaken the EU's key policies on reducing car CO2 emissions.
German VW workers kick off second round of strikes
Volkswagen workers strike for 4 hours, opposing plans to close 3 German plants. Talks with unions stall as savings proposals clash.
BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda
BYD gains market share in China's fast-growing auto market, poised to exceed 4M annual sales, surpassing Ford and Honda in 2024.
EPA hails ‘revitalized’ enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit
EPA enforcement in 2024 cut 225M pounds of pollution, targeted overburdened communities, and set record fines for violations.
Analysis: China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs
The bloc's latest EV tariffs to protect its auto industry from a flood of cheap Chinese imports do not apply to hybrid cars.
Volkswagen recalls more than 4,600 vehicles in US over battery overheating concerns
The recall affects plug-in hybrids and is due to concerns over overheating high-voltage batteries, raising fire risks.
Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road
Chinese EV makers like BYD thrive with tech-packed models, while VW struggles with its electric transition.
