- Tesla recalls 362,000 U.S. vehicles over Full Self-Driving software – Reuters
- Tesla fires employees in retaliation to union campaign – Reuters
- Elon Musk is a boy’s idea of a rich man – Washington Post
- Engineer and Tesla critic warns about self-driving car tech – Fortune
- Tesla recalls ‘Full Self – Driving ‘ to fix unsafe actions – Washington Post
- Musk shuts two Twitter India offices – Reuters
- China to scrutinize Ford’s EV battery deal with CATL – Reuters
- U.S auto safety agency in talks with Ford on F-150 EV production halt – Reuters
- Tesla recalls 363,000 cars in the US over self-driving software – Autocar
- AutoNation Expects Used-Car Prices to Drop as Volumes Recover – Bloomberg
- Hyundai, Wuling among manufacturers eyeing EV jump in Indonesia – Nikkei
- Mercedes-Benz flags market uncertainty despite 2022 earnings boost – CNBC
Archives for February 2023
Friday Morning Auto News, Feb 17, 2023: Tesla recalls 362K FSD cars, fires union activists. More
February 17, 2023 By
Thursday Morning Auto News, Feb 16, 2023: Tesla opens (some) superchargers to all EVs. Tesla halts China production. Elon Musk gets ego boost. More.
February 16, 2023 By
- Tesla to expand supercharger stations to all electric vehicles, White House says – Guardian
- Tesla to halt some China production for upgrades – Reuters
- Tesla Will Open Some Chargers to All Electric Vehicles – New York Times
- Tesla fires employees in retaliation to union campaign – Reuters
- Scholz visits Volkswagen, works council confirms e-SUV in Wolfsburg – Reuters
- Tesla, Ford, GM drive EVs to 5.6% of U.S. market – Automotive News
- Tesla easily passes BMW for the 2022 U.S. luxury crown – Automotive News
- Volvo chief warns competitors on moving too slow into EVs – Automotive News
- Could AutoNation sell Renault’s Alpine sports cars? – Automotive News
- Tesla opening up its chargers could spur electric car adoption – Axios
- Ford Mustang Mach-E to gain LFP battery to slash costs – Autocar
- Explainer: What’s known about Tesla’s “Project Highland”? – Reuters
Wednesday Morning Auto News, Feb 15, 2023: Ford halts F-150 Lightning. BYD builds new battery plant. Nikola builds hydrogen infrastructure. More
February 15, 2023 By
- Ford halts production, shipments of F-150 Lightning over possible battery issue – Reuters
- BYD to build new battery plant in China – Just-Auto
- Nikola Building Hydrogen Infrastructure for its Fuel Cell Trucks – Detroit Bureau
- Tesla Robotaxis Touted Years Ago Are Nowhere to Be Found – Bloomberg
- Tesla to open U.S. charging network to rivals in $7.5 billion federal program – Automotive News
- Tesla will open 7,500 charging stations to all U.S. electric vehicles, White House announces – Fortune
- Tesla to Halt China Plant for More Upgrades to Make New Model 3 – Bloomberg
- Mercedes back to black and ready to reclaim titles – Reuters
- Ford’s Michigan Central mobility innovation lab opens soon – Axios
- New Biden EV charger rules stress Made In America, force Tesla … – Reuters
- Tesla to open U.S. charging network to rivals in $7.5 bln federal … – Reuters
Tuesday Morning Auto News, Feb 14, 2023: Tesla changes U.S. prices 4th time in 2 months. Ford builds U.S. battery plant with Chinese help, cuts 3,800 jobs in EU. More.
February 14, 2023 By
- Tesla changes U.S. prices for fourth time in two months – Reuters
- Ford to cut 3,800 engineering, administration jobs in Europe – Reuters
- Rolls Royce to produce electric-only cars from 2030 – Autocar
- Ford to build battery plant in Michigan in drive with Chinese tech partner – Reuters
- Ex- Tesla Workers Ask Fifth Circuit to Revive Mass Layoff Dispute – Bloomberglaw
- Tesla workers launch union campaign in New York – Reuters
- Court dismisses Greenpeace-led climate case against Volkswagen – Reuters
- Renault Espace to return as extended, seven-seat Austral – Autocar
- Shoichiro Toyoda, son of Toyota founder, dies aged 97 – Reuters
- Ferrari Heir Races Onto World’s Richest List With 400% Stock Boom – Bloomberg
- BYD plans new China factory to produce safer EV batteries – Automotive News
- Yutong beats local rivals in European e-bus market – Chinadaily
Monday Morning Auto News, Feb 13, 2023: New Toyota boss embraces EVs. Nissan, Renault make new India push. More
February 13, 2023 By
- Toyota to adopt ‘EV-first’ approach under new boss – Autocar
- Nissan, Renault to invest $600 million to make new models in India – Reuters
- New Toyota Chief Says He Will Accelerate Shift in EV Strategy – Wall Street Journal
- Toyota to develop advanced EV in 2026, says next president – The Mainichi – Mainichi
- Next Toyota CEO says reforming EV strategy is his new team’s top priority – Automotive News
- Analysis: In China, Tesla could win electric vehicle price battle – Reuters
- Lexus to lead Toyota’s push for next-generation EVs, incoming CEO says – Reuters
- Chinese brands gain foothold in Japan, eyeing next-level growth – Chinadaily
- Alibaba-backed startup IM launches first SUV – Chinadaily
- Chrysler Parent Stellantis Embraces Humor in Super Bowl Ads – Wall Street Journal
Friday Morning Auto News, Feb 10, 2023: GM secures silicone supply. Musk’s SpaceX cuts off Ukraine’s drones Wozniak: Musk cheated buyers. More.
February 10, 2023 By
- President Zelenskyy calls out SpaceX chief who says the country has ‘weaponized’ satellite … – Fortune
- Ukraine: SpaceX Has to Pick Side in the Russia War With Starlink – Businessinsider
- General Motors Reaches Deal to Ensure Its Chip Supply – New York Times
- Steve Wozniak says Elon Musk cheated Tesla buyers – Fortune
- S. Korea fines German automakers for colluding to curb emissions-cleaning technology – Reuters
- Elon Musk Believes Man Will Go to Mars Within 10 Years – Businessinsider
- Futures fall amid rising yields; Lyft sinks on dour profit outlook – Reuters
- Honda says chip shortage is bottoming out but will drag on – Automotive News
- Exclusive: Aston Martin in talks to hire ex-Ford boss Armstrong – Autocar
- Volkswagen investment planning round to take place on Friday – Reuters
- Jaguar XF and XE back on sale as JLR chip shortage eases – Autocar
Thursday Morning Auto News, Feb 09, 2023: Toyota’s Q3 profit jumps, Nissan profit doubles. Both maintain outlook. More.
February 9, 2023 By
- Toyota’s Q3 profit jumps 22% as weak yen helps – Reuters
- Nissan’s Q3 operating profit more than doubles, outstrips expectations – Reuters
- Toyota Keeps Profit Outlook as Supply Chain Challenges Persist – Bloomberg
- ‘Captain Sato’ plans new player formation for Team Toyota as CEO – Automotive News
- Volvo Cars braces for challenging 2023 after quarterly profit falls – Reuters
- SpaceX Limits Ukraine’s Military Use of Starlink Satellite Business – Wall Street Journal
- Column: Elon Musk keeps winning because he understands this one thing about the internet – LATimes
- SpaceX curbed Ukraine’s use of Starlink internet for drones – Reuters
- Toyota Third-quarter Net Profit Drops But Keeps Full-year Forecasts – Barrons
- Toyota net profit falls 18% to 1.9 tril. yen in April-Dec. – Mainichi
Wednesday Morning Auto News, Feb 08, 2023: Hertz only got half the Teslas. BYD doesn’t want old German Ford plant, desires new one. More.
February 8, 2023 By
- Hertz has less than half the Teslas it planned to order by now – Automotive News
- BYD mulls own Europe factory rather than taking over Ford plant – Automotive News
- Mazda 2 gains design refresh and sporty specification for 2023 – Autocar
- Honda’s Big Bet on Fuel-Cell Tech Doesn’t Stop with Passenger Cars – Detroit Bureau
- Japan’s Subaru cuts annual output target as chip shortage drags on – Reuters
- Polestar and Rivian Say EVs Aren’t Enough to Hit Climate Goals – Bloomberg
- Musk to Present ‘Master Plan 3’ at Tesla Investor Day on March 1 – Bloomberg
- US auto exec says EV future’s not ever longer range – Just-Auto
- Porsche 911 outperforms the Taycan EV in a key metric – Automotive News
- Rolls-Royce Spectre prototype – Autocar
- Ineos readies small 4×4, EV crossover and luxury SUV by 2030 – Autocar