The automaker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter the factories to cut costs amid slumping sales. Go to Source
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Tesla’s Shares Surge 20% After Strong Earnings and Outlook
The company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter. It expects car sales to rise up to 30 percent next year when it plans to begin selling new models. Go to Source
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system. Go to Source
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Producers Sue Elon Musk Over ‘Robotaxi’ Imagery
Alcon Entertainment, the Hollywood company behind “Blade Runner 2049,” said it had denied a request to use images from the movie but that Mr. Musk did so anyway. Go to Source
Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales
Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable. Go to Source
A Formula 1 Race in Texas, but Where Are the American Drivers?
Formula 1 is mostly a European sport, and contenders must climb the racing ladder through events there. That is difficult for Americans. Go to Source
Chinese Automakers Show Force at Paris Auto Show
Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event. Go to Source
Tesla to Offer First Glimpse of Elon Musk’s ‘Robotaxi’
Elon Musk has said that the vehicle will add trillions to Tesla’s stock market value but some experts are skeptical that such cars will be ferrying passengers anytime soon. Go to Source
Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane?
E.V. batteries that are submerged in saltwater can catch fire after the floods subside, but experts say it’s a rarity. Go to Source
Volkswagen’s Woes Reflect a Stagnant German Economy
Germany’s largest automaker rode a wave of strong sales for years, but lagging demand and pressure from China are forcing it to consider layoffs. Go to Source