Japanese manufacturers hurt most by aluminum shortage from Iran war
Japan’s reliance on the Middle East for aluminum is forcing companies to cut back on production and scramble…
Tesla’s supervised self-driving software gets Dutch okay, first in Europe
AMSTERDAM/SAN FRANCISCO – Dutch regulators approved the use of Tesla’s self-driving software with required human supervision on highways…
Lamborghinis stranded in Sri Lanka as war disrupts Asia’s used-car trade
SEOUL/YOKOHAMA – The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran last month plunged the Middle East into crisis, disrupted…
US creating an oil reserve-style strategic stockpile of rare earths
Buried in large, underground salt caverns along Texas and Louisiana’s coast, the world’s largest supply of emergency crude…
Carney rattles Canada auto firms in break with U.S. on Chinese EVs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to open the way for imports of Chinese electric vehicles has rattled…
EU Auto Policy Shift Extends Hybrids but Keeps EVs Central
Europe’s auto industry is likely to remain on a long-term path toward electrification despite the European Commission’s proposal…
Europe close: Carmakers lead rally amid ‘fractured’ sentiment
The Stoxx 600 rose 0.45%, while the DAX gained 0.79% to 23,882.03, the CAC 40 advanced 0.43% to…
Toyota’s October sales rise, cushioned by U.S. after China dip
Toyota’s sales advanced in October as U.S. demand helped make up for a downturn in China and Japan,…
Japanese automakers warn of billions in tariff losses
Japanese automakers warned that President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs will cost them billions in lost profits, describing the…
Car Industry Feels ‘Distress’ as Suppliers Face Tariffs
The White House has argued its tariffs were designed to help the American car industry. But as the…
Slovakian PM Robert Fico’s Stance on EU Sanctions and Climate Alignment
Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, declared on Thursday that his country will not back additional European Union…
Mexican tariffs give Japan’s carmakers an edge over Korean rivals
As Mexico slaps steep tariffs on Asian imports, South Korea’s lack of a free trade deal with the…