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Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
The electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump’s Tariff Threats Are Driving Carmakers Crazy
Automakers looked forward to his return to the presidency, only to find themselves struggling under the weight of his tariff threats.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla
The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.BBC News - 2d -
DOJ charges three for Tesla arson as attacks against the carmaker continue
Three people were charged with using Molotov cocktails against Tesla cars and charging stations. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the attacks “domestic terrorism”. The latest wave of protests and ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Carmakers rush to ship vehicles to US ahead of new round of April tariffs
Vessels have been directed to Asia and Europe to carry ‘thousands’ more cars to America than usualFinancial Times - 4d -
Nissan’s new chief warns of ‘no taboos’ in quest to revive carmaker
Ivan Espinosa says Japanese group faces multiple crisesFinancial Times - 1d -
Tesla stock is falling because Elon Musk’s stock is falling
The company is valued more as a moonshot rather than a carmakerFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Volkswagen expects revenue to grow in 2025, says it feels 'all-American' as tariffs loom
The carmaking giant said it expects to see revenue growth in 2025.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Nissan pushes out chief Uchida after collapse of Honda merger talks
Chief planning officer Ivan Espinosa to take helm as Japanese carmaker revamps leadership for turnaroundFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Toyota considers exporting from UK to US to ease impact of Trump tariffs
Senior European executive of world’s largest carmaker also warns of more turbulence for the sectorFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
China Cools on Musk: ‘Two Cars for the Price of One Tesla’
Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, is fast losing out to Chinese electric carmakers in Tesla’s second-most-important market.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
BMW warns of €1bn profit hit from global tariff war
Carmaker’s earnings down a third last year on weak demand from China and global recallFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
BYD’s 5-minute charge: is time running out for electric-vehicle rivals?
Chinese carmaker’s second shock announcement of the year could put others out of business, say analystsFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Prospects for EV charging companies fade as Trump resumes presidency
Manufacturers suffer from slow adoption of EVs, tariffs against carmakers and a pause on grants for a charging networkFinancial Times - 6d -
Tesla sales fall in Europe despite upswing in EV market
Falling market share comes in wake of Elon Musk’s intervention in region’s politics and carmaker’s ageing portfolioFinancial Times - 2d -
Stocks Slump Ahead of Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Carmakers’ declines extended in after-hours trading on the news of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. The drop reflected concerns about inflation.The New York Times - 1d -
US trading partners warn of retaliation against Trump’s 25% car tariffs
Carmakers’ shares drop as Asian, European and North American countries respond to US president’s latest measuresFinancial Times - 10h -
US trading partners warn of retaliation against Trump’s 25% car tariffs
Carmakers’ shares drop as Asian, European and North American countries respond to US president’s latest measuresFinancial Times - 4h -
Mercedes’s Most Affordable Sedan Will Be Electric
The German luxury carmaker said its latest compact sedan solved problems that had kept people from buying electric vehicles.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Nvidia, GM announce deal for AI, factories and next-gen vehicles
GM and Nvidia have inked new deals that include the carmaker utilizing several AI services from the tech giant for its vehicles, ADAS and factories.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Auto Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariffs Announcement
The U.S. levies are likely to disrupt the complex supply chains of major carmakers, hitting companies that export vehicles from Mexico, Canada Japan, South Korea and Germany.The New York Times - 15h -
Auto Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariffs Announcement
The U.S. levies are likely to disrupt the complex supply chains of major carmakers, hitting companies that export vehicles from Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Germany.The New York Times - 11h -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Notable Tesla investor says he hopes Musk’s government role is ‘short-lived’
Christopher Tsai retains faith in carmaker’s earnings potential despite backlash that has seen its shares take a hit. A devoted investor in Elon Musk ’s Tesla – and once a close childhood friend ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?
The Chinese carmaker’s shares have jumped as investors speculated it could outdo Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD says new charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank The leading Chinese ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
The Guardian view on China's EV breakthrough: helped by the kind of strategic state Elon Musk despises | Editorial
BYD, a Chinese carmaker once dismissed by Tesla’s CEO, claims to have outpaced western rivals with charging tech that’s as fast as filling petrol engines. Tesla’s boss, Elon Musk, once thought the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Tesla’s Europe sales drop nearly 45% amid row over Musk’s Trump links
US carmaker’s European market share falls as Chinese rival BYD overtakes it on global revenue, topping $100bn. Business live – latest updates Sales of new Tesla cars slumped in Europe last ...The Guardian - 3d -
Hyundai announces $21bn US investment as Trump tariffs loom
South Korean carmaker plans to create 14,000 full-time jobs and expand links with US firms on tech including AI. Business live – latest updates South Korea’s Hyundai has said it will make a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Auto Stocks Tumble After Trump’s Tariffs Announcement
The U.S. import taxes are likely to disrupt the complex supply chains of major carmakers, hitting companies that export vehicles from Mexico, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Germany.The New York Times - 27m -
Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies
Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs. Business live – latest updates Elon Musk’s Tesla has warned that Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 14