- Volkswagen’s main plant producing fewest cars since 1958, source says – Reuters
- Renault sees bigger production hit from chip shortage – Reuters
- China’s EV Stocks Are on a Tear as BYD Leads on Robust Sales – Bloomberg
- Grassroots group raises concerns over Tesla hirings – Axios
- Explainer: Why is Toyota being sued by supplier Nippon Steel? – Reuters
- Tesla Shareholders Demand More From the Company – Bloomberg
- Fisker plans high-end models to take on premium rivals – Automotive News
- Elon Musk said the Tesla Cybertruck’s side mirrors will be ‘easy to remove’ – Businessinsider
Archives for October 2021
Wednesday Morning Auto News, Oct 20, 2021: VW’s main plant output at 1958 levels; Renault sees bigger hit from chip shortage; China’s EV stocks on a tear; more
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Tuesday Morning Auto News, Oct 19, 2021:
October 19, 2021 By
- Samsung SDI, Stellantis to set up EV battery JV -Yonhap – Reuters
- First China-built Mustang Mach-E rolls off assembly line – The Detroit News
- Audi extends production stops due to semiconductor shortage – Automotive News
- Volvo launches EV Range Assistant with over-the-air update – Autocar
- Tesla quarter may hinge on China factory, supply chain costs – Reuters
- Xpeng-backed flying car startup raises $500 mln – Reuters
- Stellantis, TheF Charging team up for EV charging network in Europe – Reuters
- Volkswagen tests 5G for production on its way to smart factories – Volkswagenag
- Challenges abound as Tata draws up a flight plan for Air India – Reuters
- Polestar prioritises sporting character for new 3 SUV – Autocar
- Ford to add Bronco Everglades in 2022 – Automotive News
Monday Morning Auto News, Oct 18, 2021: Toyota builds U.S. battery factory; Ford builds U.K. electric car parts factory; GM lawsuit against FCA tossed; more
October 18, 2021 By
- Toyota to invest $3.4 billion on U.S. automotive batteries through 2030 – Reuters
- Ford to invest around $300 million to build electric car parts at UK plant – Reuters
- Michigan judge tosses GM lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler – Reuters
- Volvo Cars $2.9 Billion IPO Marks Key Test in Electric Car Shift – Bloomberg
- Elon Musk teased Warren Buffett for being so much poorer than him – and suggested the investor buy Tesla stock to catch up – Businessinsider
- Stellantis’ Maserati delays launch of Grecale SUV due to chip shortage – Reuters
- Stellantis, LG Energy Solution to form battery JV for North America – Automotive News
Friday Morning Auto News, Oct 15, 2021: VW triples EV shipments to China; EU car sales drop 25%; Toyota cuts production again; more
October 15, 2021 By
- VW’s 9-month electric vehicle deliveries to China more than triple – Reuters
- European sales plunge 25% in Sept. amid chip shortage – Automotive News
- Toyota cuts global vehicle production plan for November by 15% – Reuters
- Uber Freight boss says ‘we’re living in shipping Armageddon,’ and it’s going to take the entire industry to fix it – Businessinsider
- Nissan told by Dubai court to pay $354M to Gulf partner – Automotive News
- London Taxi Firm Offers £5,000 Welcome Salary to Lure Drivers – Bloomberg
Thursday Morning Auto News, Oct 14, 2021: TSLA diehards question their faith; Nippon Steel sues Toyota; TSLA directors receive lukewarm support; more
October 14, 2021 By
- Tesla’s overseas diehards question their faith as Elon Musk opens self-driving FSD beta—but only in the U.S. – Fortune
- Nippon Steel sues Toyota, Baoshan for patent infringement – Reuters
- Tesla directors get softer support, shareholder proposal gains traction – Reuters
- Ford Mustang tops 2021 Made in America Auto Index – Automotive News
- Skoda handed control of Volkswagen Group MQB-A0 platform – Autocar
- Tesla Bull Cathie Wood Seeks To Extend Ark Brand To Bitcoin Futures ETF – Businessinsider
Wednesday Morning Auto News, Oct 13, 2021: U.S. prods TSLA: Why no recall? GM defends “Super Cruise”; New racism charges against TSLA; more
October 13, 2021 By
- Tesla May Be Impeding Safety Information Access, NHTSA Says – Bloomberg
- U.S. NHTSA asks Tesla why it did not recall autopilot system – AP – Reuters
- Volkswagen considering cutting up to 30000 jobs -Handelsblatt – Reuters
- GM fends off challenge to ‘Super Cruise’ trademark – Reuters
- Honda Introduces New Honda Sensing 360 System as Latest Step Toward Achieving Goal of Zero Traffic Collision Fatalities by 2050 – Businessinsider
- NHTSA Asks Tesla If Cars Should Be Recalled Over Software Fix – Bloomberg
- Tesla Wouldn’t Be Where It Is Today Without California – Bloomberg
Tuesday Morning Auto News, Oct 12, 2021: GM reaches deal with LG; $TSLA’s big Chinese exports; Toyota makes up for lost production
October 12, 2021 By
- Tesla sold more than 56,000 China-made cars in September, a record – Businessinsider
- LG to pay up to $1.9 billion to General Motors over Bolt EV battery fires – CNBC
- Toyota aims to make up some lost production as supplies rebound – Reuters
- Tata Motors raises close to $1 billion from TPG, ADQ for EV business – Reuters
- Italvolt and ABB announce partnership agreement as a key step in delivering Italian gigafactory – Businessinsider
- Toyota Tundra gets competitive fuel economy, more power, refinement – Automotive News
- LG to shoulder $1.2 billion of GM’s Bolt EV recall costs – Automotive News
Monday Morning Auto News, Oct 11, 2021: TSLA plans on Grünheide December production; dirty aluminum; JP car sales tank in China; more
October 11, 2021 By
- Japanese automakers’ China car sales tumble in September | Reuters – Reuters
- Aluminum has its own CO2 concerns | Automotive News – Automotive News
- Elon Musk: Tesla Gigafactory to Start Production by End 2021 – Businessinsider
- Austin cheers Tesla’s headquarters move, but local home buyers left on edge – Reuters
- BMW missing out on China’s karaoke fans signals digital car gap – Automotive News
- Hyundai Mobis reveals foldable steering wheel – Autocar
- 2022 Kia Forte Arrives With New Design Identity And Array Of Advanced Technology – Businessinsider