Canada and Volkswagen lay out plans for $15bn gigafactory
Canada wants to attract EV supply chain producers so its manufacturing sector can pivot to a low-carbon economy. …
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US House committee chair ‘concerned’ by Tesla deals in China
The leader of a United States congressional committee on China has expressed concern about electric carmaker Tesla’s dependency …
Tesla sued by car owner over alleged intrusion of privacy
Lawsuit filed after reports alleged Tesla employees privately shared videos and images recorded by vehicle cameras. A California-based …
Russia may take over Toyota plant in St Petersburg: State media
Russian trade minister quoted as saying transfer of factory ‘being considered’. Japanese carmaker Toyota’s Saint Petersburg plant may …
Hyundai reviewing Russia plant after reports of Kazakhstan sale
South Korean automaker says it is considering ‘various options’ for Saint Petersburg factory. Hyundai Motor says it is …
2 Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead and 2 found alive, officials say | CNN
CNN — Two of the four Americans kidnapped by armed gunmen in the Mexico border city of Matamoros …
Tesla flags lower costs, but Musk does not unveil cheaper car
Tesla Inc will cut assembly costs by half in its future generations of cars, engineers have told investors, …
Ford to slash thousands of Europe jobs as it eyes electric future
US carmaker says job losses over next three years will include some 2,300 positions in Germany and 1,300 …