- As Tesla’s European sales plummet in August, automakers warn EV demand is ‘extremely worrying’ – Fortune
- Ford to recall over 144,000 U.S. vehicles over rearview camera image freeze – Reuters
- GM to recall more than 449,000 vehicles in US – Reuters
- Brazil top judge accuses X of ‘willful’ circumvention of court-ordered block – Guardian
- Chechen leader accuses Elon Musk of remotely disabling his machine gun-wielding Cybertruck – Fortune
- SpaceX’s ascent in Texas was fueled by accommodating local politicians – Reuters
- Tesla Could Help Far Right Secure Win in German State Vote – Bloomberg
- Brazil Top Court Fines Elon Musk’s X for Skirting Ban – Bloomberg
- GM’s Cruise returns to Bay Area a year after robotaxi-pedestrian crash – The Detroit News
- EU and China trade negotiators fail to strike deal on electric vehicle imports – SCMP
- Tesla may help far-right secure victory in German state election – Fortune
- Avis Sued Over Leak of 300,000 Consumers’ Information in Breach – Bloomberglaw
- German economy minister offers help to Volkswagen to avoid site closures – Reuters
- Mercedes-Benz shares fall after profit warning – FT
Friday Morning Auto News, Sep 20, 2024: Chechen warlord says Musk disabled his Cybertruck. Big recalls at Ford, GM. Musk’s X fined in Brazil. EU EV demand “extremely worrying.” More.
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Thursday Morning Auto News, Sep 19, 2024: Nio sets eyes on Audi’s Belgium plant. Steep EV decline in EU. UAW sets strike deadline at Ford. More.
September 19, 2024 By
- Nio eyes purchase of Audi’s Belgium plant to avoid EU import tariffs – Autocar
- New Car Registrations Slump in Europe Amid Weakening Demand, Steep EV Decline – Wall Street Journal
- UAW members at Ford’s River Rouge tool and die unit set strike deadline – Automotive News
- Musk Finds a Way Around Brazil’s X Ban – New York Times
- BMW North America, Redwood partner on EV battery recycling – Automotive News
- Hertz Ruling Keeps ‘Make-Whole’ Payment Focus on Solvent Debtors – Bloomberglaw
- Take on the Day Efficiently in the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid – Toyota
- Breakthrough Volvo lidar safety system expected to be on 2025 EX90 SUV – Freep
- Auction for Fiat Chrysler’s Chinese Factory Fails for Third Time – Bloomberg
- Chinese Automakers’ Answer to E.U. Tariffs: Build in Europe – New York Times
- Hyundai is reportedly in talks with Waymo to build self – Businessinsider
- New Renault 5 in final UK tests ahead of imminent launch – Autocar
- Toyota, Sony and Toshiba warn staff in China to be on alert after stabbing of Japanese boy – Fortune
- Lawyers Seek to Exonerate Ex-Nissan Executive Over Ghosn’s Pay – Bloomberg
- X calls return to Brazil amid ban “inadvertent” – Axios
Wednesday Morning Auto News, Sep 18, 2024: Musk wants to sue FAA. UAW threatens to strike Stellantis. Musk dumps cash into GOP. More.
September 18, 2024 By
- Musk Vows Legal Action After FAA Urges Fines Against SpaceX – Wall Street Journal
- UAW threatens strike at ‘out of control’ Stellantis over factory commitments – Guardian
- Elon Musk PAC Is Spending Millions to Keep GOP in Control of the House – Businessinsider
- Canadian union, GM reach tentative agreement – Reuters
- Elon Musk says SpaceX will sue FAA for ‘regulatory overreach’ – CNBC
- South Korea emerges as a top US investor as China tensions escalate – FT
- G.M. Electric Vehicles Gain Access to Tesla Chargers – New York Times
- GM customers can buy adapters to charge their EVs at Tesla Superchargers – Freep
- MG sibling brand unveils UK’s first four-wheel-drive electric pick-up – Autocar
- Unsold Jeeps and Ram Pickups Take Shine Off Stellantis CEO Tavares – Bloomberg
- EV Batteries With Nickel Get Boost in China After Prices Retreat – Bloomberg
- Renault will invest $350 million to build new pickup in Argentina – Automotive News
- First look at electric Alpine A390 SUV ahead of debut next month – Autocar
Tuesday Morning Auto News, Sep 17, 2024: Mercedes bails on Denza. Elon Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination. Secret Service says they are aware. More.
September 17, 2024 By
- Mercedes-Benz Sells out of China EV Maker as Luxury Spending Drops – Wall Street Journal
- Elon Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination – Chicago Tribune
- US Secret Service says it is aware of Musk post about Biden, Harris – Reuters
- UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Stellantis – Reuters
- Car makers extend life of combustion engines amid EV hangover – Autocar
- Top 10 best luxury cars 2024 – Autocar
- BYD buys Mercedes-Benz stake in Denza joint venture – Autocar
- BYD Moves to Full Control of Mercedes-Benz Venture in China – Bloomberg
- Sony-Honda venture shows off Afeela prototype to Amazon employees – Automotive News
- Italy Cuts Funding for Stellantis, Mercedes EV Battery Factory – Bnnbloomberg
- Italy to reallocate EU funds earmarked for Stellantis gigafactory – Reuters
- Stellantis sues Panasonic in dispute over 4G car radio patent – Freep
- Ford CEO and CFO Left Shocked After Chinese EV Test Drive – Businessinsider
- Targeting Europe, Dongfeng unveils Voyah electric SUV, ships Box EV from China – Automotive News
- Porsche, Mercedes Tap 24-Year-Old Yaël Meier to Win Over Zoomers – Bloomberg
- Volkswagen is Germany’s largest private employer, and it could cut over 15,000 jobs – Fortune
- 3 dead following 4-vehicle collision on California freeway – Mercurynews
Monday Morning Auto News, Sep 16, 2024: VW weighs cutting 15,000 staff. Italy backs EU’s Chinese tariffs. More.
September 16, 2024 By
- VW Weighs Cutting 15000 Staff on Plant Closures, Jefferies Says – Bloomberg
- Italy backs EU’s Chinese tariffs, foreign minister says – Reuters
- 2027 BMW Neue Klasse M EV: Everything We Know About the First Electric M Car – Motortrend
- Should we take Elon Musk’s and Taylor Swift’s political endorsements seriously? – Guardian
- Waymo Positions Self – Driving Cars as a ‘Premium’ Ride-Hailing Service – Bloomberg
- Threatened Audi Plant Closure Sparks Broad Brussels Protest – Bloomberg
- BYD’s Top Spot in Japan EV Imports Isn’t as Good as It Sounds – Bloomberg
- Smart technology for optimum EV range with the new Toyota C-HR Plug-in Hybrid 220 – Toyota
- Big electric myths, busted by Audi e-tron – Autocar
- After Layoffs, Tesla’s Supercharger Expansion Slows – Wall Street Journal
- GM looks to Japan’s TDK to make U.S. batteries with China tech – Automotive News
- JSW MG Motor India to launch luxury car brand; first car by March 2025 – Reuters
- BMW lingers on braking issue affecting core brand, Rolls-Royce – Automotive News
- Renault revives ’50s classic as cute cargo van – Autocar