Elon Musk had some choice words for reporters Thursday.
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Why it doesn’t matter if a Harley is ‘made in America’
So back to our original question, what does it really mean to be “made in America”? Since the 1980s, U.S. companies have been using this label in their advertising to push back against foreign competition as global production expanded into Asia and elsewhere. In this era of “America First,” the Trump administration has doubled down… Continue reading Why it doesn’t matter if a Harley is ‘made in
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Apps like Uber and Lyft could improve public transportation instead of undercutting it
The number of innovative transit partnerships is growing rapidly, but the jury is still out on what types of partnerships can yield win-wins for communities, companies and transit agencies. An overarching goal should be to increase mobility – that is, passenger miles traveled – while reducing vehicle miles traveled. This will only happen if ride-hailing… Continue reading Apps like Uber and Lyft could improve public transportation
instead of undercutting it
Why companies are scrambling for the once little-known element cobalt
The EU is reportedly considering international talks to cut car tariffs
Adam Berry | Getty Images An employee performs the final inspection of a Golf 7 automobile at the Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany. The proposal is being looked at by officials in Brussels, the administrative heartland of the European Union, ahead of a meeting between Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission, and President Donald… Continue reading The EU is reportedly considering international talks to cut
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Tariffs create uncertainty in the automotive industry, says former Toyota exec
The Trump administration’s tariffs might hurt the car and truck industry more than help, auto industry veteran Jim Press told CNBC.
Tariff hikes could be ‘real shock to the system’ for the thriving US auto industry, CEO says
Potential tariffs are the greatest threat to the auto industry in the U.S., the CEO of a Washington-based automobile trade association told CNBC on Wednesday.
Tesla stopped a ‘brake and roll’ test as it pushed to hit Model 3 goals
As it pushed to hit its electric vehicle production targets for the quarter, Tesla decided to skip “brake-and-roll” testing for its Model 3 sedans in its Fremont factory.
