Dueling tariffs raise fears of long U.S.-China trade battle
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S.-China trade fight resulting in duties on $34 billion worth of each other’s imports was seen…
Investigators may use files seized from VW law firm: court
KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has lost a legal challenge to prevent prosecutors from examining unpublished documents about its…
U.S. ‘opening fire’ on world with tariff threats, says China
BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States is “opening fire” on the world with its threatened tariffs, China warned on Thursday,…
Tesla hits Model 3 production target, backs profit view
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) crossed its long-elusive target of producing 5,000 Model 3 cars in a week after several…
Automakers warn U.S. tariffs will cost hundreds of thousands of jobs, hike prices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two major auto trade groups on Wednesday warned the Trump administration that imposing up to 25 percent…
Uber battles to keep London license in court appeal
LONDON (Reuters) – Uber goes to court on Monday to overturn a decision stripping it of its license in London…
EU to respond to any U.S. auto tariff move: report
PARIS (Reuters) – The European Union will respond to any U.S. move to raise tariffs on cars made in the…
German carmakers join American farmers on front line of U.S.-China trade war
WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT/BEIJING (Reuters) – An increasingly shrill exchange of words between the United States and China that is threatening to trigger…
Ford to redevelop symbol of Detroit decline to house tech workers
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co executives on Tuesday said the automaker will renovate and revamp Michigan Central Station, Detroit’s…
China’s BYD recalls cars with Takata airbag inflators: state media
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD Co Ltd (1121.HK) has announced a recall of over 10,000 cars equipped…
Trump sets tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods; Beijing strikes back
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he was pushing ahead with hefty tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese…
GM has no projects underway with Lyft, CEO Barra says
DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said on Tuesday the No. 1 U.S. automaker…
U.S. commerce secretary to press China to buy as allies seethe over tariffs
BEIJING (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arrived in Beijing on Saturday aiming to secure more Chinese purchases of…
Australia orders recall of further 1.1 million cars fitted with Takata air bags
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia on Monday increased the size of its biggest compulsory product recall as it said an additional…
Russia’s standards agency says informed about recall of 4,794 Mercedes cars
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s standards agency said on Friday it had been informed about the voluntary recall of 4,794 Mercedes-Benz…
Mexico’s Pena Nieto ‘optimistic’ on NAFTA as country makes new offer
MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Thursday expressed optimism about NAFTA talks that have been thrown…
Uber pulls up in Japan with taxi-hailing service
TOKYO (Reuters) – Uber Technologies plans to launch its first taxi-hailing pilot service in Japan that will connect passengers to…
Model 3 price hype helps Tesla shares bounce
(Reuters) – Shares in Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) jumped more than 4 percent on Monday as investors were encouraged by the…
ISS sides against two Tesla directors, backs split of Musk’s roles
BOSTON (Reuters) – Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) recommended on Friday that investors vote against Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) directors…
Proxy adviser ISS recommends votes against two Tesla directors
BOSTON (Reuters) – Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services recommended on Friday that investors cast proxy votes against Tesla Inc (TSLA.O)…
Diesel fallout is responsibility of carmakers: German minister
BERLIN (Reuters) – German carmakers will have to take responsibility for the fallout from their cheating in diesel cars’ emission…
NAFTA math may not add up to more U.S. auto jobs
DETROIT (Reuters) – Trump administration demands in NAFTA trade negotiations meant to push auto jobs back to the United States…
U.S. safety agency wants meetings with automakers on Takata recall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday it had written 12 major automakers, asking for meetings…
China says will work with U.S. for positive outcome in trade talks
BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Monday it is willing to work with the United States for a positive outcome…
Ford could reopen two U.S. truck plants next Friday: source
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) could resume production of its best-selling F-150 pickups as early as Friday, May 18…
Trump to sit down with major automakers on Friday on fuel rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will meet 10 major automakers at the White House on Friday to discuss…
Mazda names Americas head as CEO, as North America expansion in focus
TOKYO (Reuters) – Mazda Motor Corp (7261.T) has named the head of its Americas operations as its next president and…
Ex-Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn charged in U.S. over diesel scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday disclosed the filing of criminal charges against former Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE)…
Ford expands U.S. medical ride business built around its vans
DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday that it was expanding a medical transport service called GoRide…
Musk insists Tesla does not need more capital, predicts profit soon
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) will be profitable in the third and fourth quarters of this year and will not…
Tesla says no need for capital raise as Model 3 output rises
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc quashed any speculation it might need to raise more capital this year on Tuesday, driving the…
Automakers keep wary eye on tariff impact, possible trade war
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Executives from major automakers raised concerns at the New York auto show this week about the…
U.S. carmaker Ford, India’s Mahindra to develop SUVs, electric vehicle
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – U.S. carmaker Ford Motor Co (F.N) and India’s Mahindra & Mahindra (MAHM.NS) said on Thursday they…