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Musk's Tesla to cut workforce as two key executives leave

Two of Tesla Inc.'s top executives have left the carmaker in the midst of its latest round of job cuts, according to people familiar with the matter. Tesla will cut over 10% of its workforce, translating to about 14,000 staff globally.

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Behind Hertz's doomed bet to electrify its fleet

Two finance veterans who bought the bankrupt car rental company Hertz went all-in on providing a fleet of electric vehicles. They had a plan to swap Hertz's gas-powered rental-cars for electric vehicles, which included an unprecedented o...

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Why hybrids are surging as EV sales slow

For the past four or five years, all the hype about new cars has been about EVs. But as the spring 2024 car buying season begins, hybrids that use gas and electricity are now the hottest thing again.

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Tesla sales suffer first year-over-year drop since 2020

Tesla reported 386,810 deliveries for the first three months of 2024, falling well short of the average analyst estimate for 449,080 vehicles.

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U.S. rolls out new pollution standards for auto industry

The U.S. is moving forward with an ambitious plan aimed at shifting its auto industry toward making more electric vehicles — and Canadian companies could stand to benefit.

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Tennessee Volkswagen workers will vote to unionize

The United Autoworkers Union say Chattanooga, TN Volkswagen workers are seeking an election to unionize. The majority of workers at the plant have signed union cards, and have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board. Thi...

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Chinese EV brands face fierce price war

Chinese electric vehicle brands and their rival Tesla are in a fierce price war for market shares, but that raises questions over the sustainability of the strategy.

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Electric vehicles are slowly taking over in India

E-mobility in Indian cities aims to cut high levels of emissions and save people money. Ideas from e-motorbikes to e-taxis coupled with regulations and subsidies are making a difference. But is it enough?

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Activists protest Tesla plant expansion in Germany

Several hundred people demonstrated against plans by Tesla to expand its electric car factory near Berlin, citing environmental concerns. The protest came days after Tesla's Gruenheide site was forced to halt production after a nearby el...

France 24

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Chrysler recalls over 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees

Chrysler has issued a recall for more than 330,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees due to a potential steering issue. The recall includes 'L' models from 2021 to 2023 and 2022 to 2023 Grand Cherokees.

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Lucid Motors announces new factory in Michigan

Lucid Motors announced that it will build a hub in Southfield, Michigan for hardware engineering and research and development. The move will employ around 250 Michiganers.

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Apple shutters electric car division

Reports say that Apple has ended a decade-long effort to build an electric car, ending a project that some saw as potentially transformative for the automobile industry.

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B.Y.D. releases $233,000 luxury electric car

The Yangwang U9 has become B.Y.D.'s most expensive car. The fully-electric supercar can hit 100 km/h in 2.36 seconds and reach a top speed of 309.19 km/h, putting the budget car company in direct competition with the automotive world's m...

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Solar-powered cars speeding towards production

Solar-powered cars could be hitting American roads soon. Aptera, a California company, plans to start production later this year.

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Tesla Cybertruck owners claim the cars are rusting

Some owners of Tesla Cybertrucks are complaining that their stainless steel vehicles are showing signs of discoloration and rust after just a few months.

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Tesla workers brace for potential job cuts

Tesla staff are bracing for potential job cuts after managers were asked to affirm whether each of their employees' positions is critical, a potential prelude to the company issuing widespread cuts for redundant employees. Whether this i...

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Paris votes to triple parking fees for SUVs

Paris voters backed a proposal from the capital's socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo to triple parking charges on hefty SUV-style cars, according to official results from city hall.

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Pothole season makes early emergence in the U.S.

An early taste of pothole season has many areas scrambling to make road repairs after a series of deep freezes followed by early warm blasts have wrecked havoc on America's vast road infrastructure.

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Judge voids Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package

Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package at Tesla was struck down by a Delaware judge after a shareholder challenged it as excessive.

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Toyota recalls some 50,000 older vehicles

Toyota is recalling thousands of older model vehicles in the U.S. over a potentially deadly issue that can cause the airbags to explode. Toyota said in a statement "owners SHOULD NOT DRIVE these vehicles until the FREE safety recall repa...

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Ford sees dwindling demand for F-150 Lightning

Ford Motor Co. said that it would reduce the number of workers making its F-150 Lightning truck as demand for electric vehicles continues to weaken.

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Electric rickshaws conquer Indian cities

Deliveries or three-wheeled cabs - India relies on electromobility. Rickshaws with batteries are now standard. More than half of all newly registered three-wheelers in 2022 were electric. India is beating the competition.

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UAW-Ford deal would increase worker pay by 25%

The UAW laid out Ford's tentative deal on Sunday before union members prepare to vote on the contract, which would increase workers pay up to 25% and expand profit sharing.

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GM reaches tentative deal to end UAW strike

General Motors Co. reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers to end a six-week strike with similar terms to the deal signed earlier by Ford Motor Co., according to people familiar with the matter. Members still need to r...

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Striking U.S autoworkers reach preliminary deal with Ford

The U.S autoworkers union announced a tentative agreement with Ford, a breakthrough in a 41-day stoppage on Detroit's "Big Three" car manufacturers. The deal, which rank-and-file workers must still approve in a vote, includes a 25 percen...

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Thousands of GM workers in Texas join strike

For the second straight day, there was a major escalation in the strike against one of Detroit's Big Three automakers. On Tuesday, more than 5,000 workers at Arlington Assembly in Texas joined the strike, essentially shutting down Genera...

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U.S auto strike ramps up, targeting Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union went on strike at Chrysler-parent Stellantis's largest assembly plant on Monday, hitting the automaker's profitable RAM 1500 pickup truck production in a major expansion of the more than month-old strike.

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Biden joins striking auto workers on picket line

Joe Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to stand on a picket line, joining striking auto workers in Michigan in a bold pitch for blue collar votes against likely election rival Donald Trump.

France 24

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UAW expands strike to 38 plants

The United Auto Workers union is increasing pressure on Detroit's Big Three by expanding its workers strike to even more facilities. UAW President Shawn Fain announced Friday that the union is encouraging 38 parts and distribution center...

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UAW strikes may expand if no 'serious progress' by Friday

The United Auto Workers said it will expand its strikes at the legacy Detroit automakers at noon on Friday if "serious progress" isn't made in negotiations.

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