- VW to launch new EV platform by 2028 to counter threat from China, report says – Automotive News
- Ford Europe boss Martin Sander leaves to join Volkswagen – Autocar
- Why Toyota’s so-called safety scandal is a “nothingburger” – Japantimes
- Is Tesla On the Road to Irrelevance? – Bloomberg
- Michigan Central concert: Behind the scenes as a Detroit music spectacular came together – Freep
- Amazon’s Zoox Is Almost Ready to Launch Its Robotaxi Service – Bloomberg
- Cathie Wood Positive About Tesla, Autonomous Driving – Bloomberg
- Ford Explorer output launched in Germany with ‘latest, greatest’ battery tech – Automotive News
- 2025 Toyota Crown Signia expands subbrand, crossover starts at $44,985 – Automotive News
- 4 key factors as Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay plan – Automotive News
- Spacex launch starship on its fourth test spaceflight – CNBC
- Gig Work Besides Uber and Doordash Isn’t Living Up to Its Hype – Bloomberg
- Robotaxi Zoox’s Plan to Take On Las Vegas – Bloomberg
- Tesla’s Shareholders Should Get to Decide Musk’s Compensation – Bloomberglaw
Thursday Morning Auto News, Jun 06, 2024: VW to launch new EV platform by 2028. Sander back at VW. Toyota’s nothingburger. More.
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Wednesday Morning Auto News, Jun 05, 2024: China risks trade war on two fronts. Tesla’s China shipments drop again. Musk confirms diverting Nvidia AI chips. More.
June 5, 2024 By
- China risks trade war on two fronts as low-tech exports soar, too – Japantimes
- (TSLA) Tesla’s China Shipments Drop Again as Competition Heats Up – Bloomberg
- Elon Musk Confirms Diverting Nvidia AI Chips Away From Tesla – Wall Street Journal
- 1,000 Autoworkers Had to Quit or Sit Around on Minimum Wage: Nikkei – Businessinsider
- Stellantis (STLA) Receives a Hold from Citi – Businessinsider
- BYD, NIO Get Approval to Test Automated Driving Technology on China Roads – Wall Street Journal
- Key ways Toyota is tweaking its next-gen EV-fighting engine development – Automotive News
- Alpina reveals hardcore B3 GT and B4 GT ahead of BMW takeover – Autocar
- The Case Against Elon Musk’s $46 Billion Pay Deal – Wall Street Journal
- Tavares says Stellantis could drop suppliers to shave EV costs – Automotive News
- Stellantis executive touts savings from reuse – Freep
- Elon Musk Isn’t a Victim No Matter What Tesla Says – Bloomberg
Tuesday Morning Auto News, Jun 04, 2024: Tesla’s China-made EVs down 6.6%. Waymo leads robotaxi chase. Toyota stains Japan’s auto industry. More.
June 4, 2024 By
- Tesla’s China-made EV sales fall 6.6% y/y in May – Reuters
- Tesla China’s Sales Rose in May Amid EV Demand Recovery – Wall Street Journal
- Waymo leads robotaxi chase; Cruise, Tesla, others still in hunt – Automotive News
- Toyota testing scandal leaves another stain on Japan auto industry – Nikkei
- Despite new contract and pay hikes, some Stellantis workers aren’t happy – The Detroit News
- Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, now he’s turning X into XXX – Fortune
- Toyota and Lexus recall Tundra trucks and LX 600 SUVs over potential engine failure – Autoblog
- Musk’s X allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policy – Mercurynews
- New V16-powered Bugatti to be revealed 20 June – Autocar
- Volvo to issue world’s first EV battery passport ahead of EU rules – Reuters
- Toyota to recall over 100,000 U.S. vehicles over potential engine stall – Reuters
- Tesla investor, Norway’s KLP, to support collective bargaining motion at EV maker’s annual meeting – Reuters
- Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models – CNBC
Monday Morning Auto News, Jun 03, 2024: Japanese testing scandal widens. Audi under water. Musk angry about immigrants. More.
June 3, 2024 By
- Toyota, other Japan automakers under fire for vehicle certification issues – Reuters
- Audi cuts shifts at Ingolstadt plant as flooding in Germany intensifies – Reuters
- Elon Musk is angry about immigration. Will it shape the 2024 election? – LATimes
- Transport ministry to search Toyota office over vehicle certification – The Mainichi – Mainichi
- NHTSA probes Nissan for unexpected airbag deployment – Automotive News
- Wrongdoings Found at Toyota, Others in Japan Carmaker Probe – Bnnbloomberg
- Ford says drivers will be able to take their eyes off the road in 2 years – Bnnbloomberg
- Meta’s AI chief slams Elon Musk for spreading ‘crazy conspiracy theories’ amid escalating feud – Businessinsider
- Bill Ford reveals why giving up on Michigan Central Station was never an option – Freep
- Ford CEO Sees Level 3 Autonomy Giving Time Back to Drivers – Bloomberg
- Exclusive: Tesla director Gebbia says he discussed selling house to Musk – Reuters
- Uber CEO calls for Japan to allow independent rideshare drivers – Mainichi
- Ford CEO: In Two Years, Drivers Won’t Have to Watch the Road – Bloomberg
Friday Morning Auto News, May 31, 2024: Americans prefer gas cars. Renault to develop sub-€20K EV with unnamed Chinese OEM. Hacked Nissan faces class-action suit. Hertz explores options. More.
May 31, 2024 By
- Americans still prefer gas vehicles over hybrid or EVs, study shows – Reuters
- Nissan Faces Class Action From Ex-Employees After Data Breach – Bloomberglaw
- Renault to develop Twingos priced under 20,000 euros with Chinese partner – Reuters
- Hertz exploring options to raise financing, Bloomberg News reports – Reuters
- Nissan Pays Ex-COO $3.7 Million to Leave After Sexual Harassment Allegations – Bloomberg
- New Renault -Geely engine firm Horse to build five million units a year – Autocar
- Nissan paid ex-COO $3.7 million to quit after sexual harassment claims – Japantimes
- Coming Alfa Romeo large CUV to be an electric Italian Dodge Durango? – Autoblog
- Hyundai NA chief Jose Muñoz on EV growth, U.S. investment and product strategy – Automotive News
- Mercedes eyes reduced trade barriers from new India government – Reuters
- Jeep reveals all-electric Wagoneer S in EV offensive, starting at $72,000 – CNBC
- Nissan challenges TV Tokyo report on subscontractors – Japantimes
- Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system – Reuters