Stellantis keeps Russia van plant open as Renault shuts
Renault's decision lagged moves by Volkswagen Group, BMW and Ford Motor Co. to suspend operations at local factories. With less at stake than Renault in Russia, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares...
Beijing auto show expected to be postponed amid new virus outbreak
The biennual Beijing auto show, which is scheduled to begin on April 21 in the Chinese capital, is expected to be postponed due to surging coronavirus infections in multiple cities...
U.S. trade office excludes some auto parts from China tariffs after review
WASHINGTON — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has reinstated previously extended product exclusions, including for some auto parts, from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. The trade office on...
LG wins subsidies for $1.7B EV battery plant expansion in Mich.
LG Energy Solution, the Korean manufacturing giant on an expansion binge in North America, won an incentive package for a $1.7 billion expansion of its battery-manufacturing facility in western Michigan,...
VW will start production again at its German EV factories
Zwickau is Volkswagen's most important European EV production location. It builds the VW ID3, VW ID4, VW ID5, Audi Q4 etron and Cupra Born full-electric cars. The Dresden factory also...
Supply chain disruptions force Mazda to idle two Japan plants for two days
TOKYO – Mazda Motor Corp. will suspend production at its two domestic factories for two days in April due to parts supply disruptions. The automaker said that a rise in...
Veoneer says Qualcomm deal to close next week
STOCKHOLM -- Swedish automotive technology group Veoneer said on Thursday that the deal that will see it bought by Qualcomm Inc. SSW Partners would close on April 1. Chipmaker Qualcomm...
Tesla’s plant opening party for 15,000 people faces backlash in Texas
Tesla Inc. is facing opposition from community and environmental groups over its plan to hold a party for 15,000 people to celebrate the opening of its plant in Austin. The...
Renault suspends Moscow plant, adjusts 2022 outlook
PARIS -- Renault on Wednesday said it would suspend operations at its plant in Moscow while it assesses options on its majority stake in AvtoVaz, the country's No. 1 carmaker....
UK politician calls for boycott of Renault after Moscow plant reopens
Rival Stellantis suspended car imports and exports as part of a broader retreat by companies including Volkswagen, Toyota and Mercedes-Benz. Renault's Japanese partner Nissan halted exports to the country. Renault...