Why China’s rare earth exports are a key issue in trade tensions with US | Trade War
China’s export of rare earth elements is central to the trade deal struck this week with the United States. Beijing has a virtual monopoly on…
US DoT says Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority | Automotive Industry
The mandate that the DoT challenged was a key part of former US President Joe Biden’s plan to address climate change.The United States Department of…
What has Musk accused Trump of in relation to the Epstein files? | Donald Trump News
The tech billionaire and owner of Tesla and Starlink, Elon Musk, has accused United States President Donald Trump of being one of the names in…
Brazilian prosecutors sue Chinese carmaker BYD over labour conditions | Automotive Industry News
Labour prosecutors allege that workers were brought to Brazil illegally and toiled in ‘slavery-like conditions’.Brazilian labour prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against the Chinese auto…
Musk commits to staying Tesla CEO for another five years | Business and Economy
Elon Musk has claimed a turnaround in Tesla sales after a slump even as Starlink, the internet service provider that he owns, is growing.Elon Musk…
US-UK trade deal: How are Trump’s global tariff talks shaping up? | International Trade News
United States President Donald Trump is expected to announce the framework of a trade deal between the US and the United Kingdom on Thursday, according…
Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report | Trade War
The increased price tag is a result of Trump’s tariffs on auto imports which car companies ultimately will pass on to consumers for cars that…
Automakers suspend financial guidance amid tariff uncertainty | Business and Economy
Several global automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, have joined Michigan-based General Motors and Volvo in suspending their respective annual financial guidance reports for investors amid…
Fact-checking Trump’s claims at 100-day rally in Michigan | Donald Trump News
Donald Trump’s speech in Warren, Michigan, marking his 100th day in office sounded a lot like something the United States president clearly loves: a good…
How much will Trump’s new tariffs hurt other countries and US consumers? | News
On Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on the US’s trading partners. The day was termed “Liberation Day” by Trump, who…
Tariff uncertainties have companies in Mexico on their toes | Donald Trump
On March 4, the US-Mexico border was at a standstill. The trucks that Thor Salayandia was planning to send across a checkpoint to the United…
Are US car plants being built at record rates, as Trump claims? | Donald Trump
President Donald Trump’s plan to impose widespread tariffs on foreign goods aims to persuade foreign manufacturers to produce their goods in factories in the United…
Trump’s ‘America first’ policy is complicating business of making cars | Business and Economy News
United States President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on the auto sector have made one thing clear, experts say: The US is no longer a beacon…
Tesla sales plummet in Europe despite EV growth | Automotive Industry News
Ageing design, rising competition and controversy around Elon Musk seen driving reversal of Tesla sales.Tesla’s European sales dropped 49 percent year on year in January…
Musk’s never been more powerful so why are Tesla shares tanking? | Automotive Industry News
The “bromance” between United States President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk was on full display on Tuesday when the White House South Lawn…
Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month | Trade War News
The one month exemption is for cars and trucks that comply with USMCA’s content rules.President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25-percent tariffs…
GM stock slumps on tariff fears even as revenues exceed expectations | Trade War News
Trump’s threats to tax key materials needed for building vehicles and on Canada and Mexico which are integral to US auto supply chains have spooked…
No tariffs on Day 1, but Trump promises to ‘drill, baby, drill’ | Donald Trump News
Donald Trump has held off on tariffs during his first day as the president of the United States and is placing a big bet that…
‘Do you sell cars?’: Jaguar’s rebrand prompts mockery, confusion online | Automotive Industry
British luxury carmaker Jaguar is under fire over a colourful new advertising campaign that promotes inclusivity but lacks one key ingredient – any reference to…
Trump’s transition team aims to kill Biden EV tax credit in US: Report | Automotive Industry News
US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is planning to kill a $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases as part of broader tax-reform legislation, Reuters…