Photo: Easton Police Department A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla over the death of a young man in one of its Model Y vehicles, blaming Tesla’s electronic door handle design for trapping the driver inside the car after a crash. It’s one of many similar lawsuits cropping up against Tesla lately – but… Continue reading Yet another fatal door handle lawsuit hits Tesla – but China has a fix
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How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets
Employees work on the assembly line of new energy vehicles (NEVs) at a workshop of China FAW Group’s Hongqi Fanrong Plant on July 5, 2023 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. Zhang Yao | China News Service | Getty Images DETROIT — The unraveling of the U.S. electric vehicle push is increasingly raising concerns of… Continue reading How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets
Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa speaks during an event in Turin, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Daniele Mascolo | Reuters DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Friday said the automaker plans to move forward as one company amid speculation that it would be better off selling brands or splitting up after disappointing results. “Stellantis is a… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says automaker is stronger together as stock plummets amid $26 billion charge
Stellantis announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul; shares plunge
Stellantis logo is pictured at one of its assembly plants following a company’s announcement saying it will pause production there, in Toluca, state of Mexico, Mexico April 4, 2025. Henry Romero | Reuters Shares of automaker Stellantis plunged 27% in European trading on Friday, after the company said it expects to take a 22-billion-euro ($26… Continue reading Stellantis announces $26 billion hit from business overhaul; shares plunge
Toyota promotes finance chief Kenta Kon as CEO in second leadership change in 3 years
Outgoing Toyota CEO Koji Sato (L) and incoming CEO Kenta Kon (R) pose during a photo session after a press conference in Tokyo, Japan on February 06, 2026. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images News | Getty Images Toyota Motor announced Friday that Chief Executive Officer Koji Sato will step down and be replaced by its… Continue reading Toyota promotes finance chief Kenta Kon as CEO in second leadership change in 3 years
Tesla maintains competitive showing in China-made EV sales despite industry headwinds
Tesla remained a strong contender in Beijing’s competitive electric vehicle scene, as the company’s China-produced EV sales grew modestly in January from the year before, amid a broader industry slowdown. According to data published by the China Passenger Car Association on Wednesday, January deliveries from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory rose by 9% to 69,129 units, from… Continue reading Tesla maintains competitive showing in China-made EV sales despite industry headwinds
Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
Transportation A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. A rumored update would open the door for voice-controlled third-party AI apps. by Stevie Bonifield Feb 6, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews… Continue reading Apple might let you use ChatGPT from CarPlay
German FAZ: German exports rise sharply – but production shrinks at the end of the year010539
For German exporters, the year 2025, which was characterized by higher US tariffs and increasing competition from China, ended on a positive note. Their exports grew by 4.0 percent in December compared to the previous month to 133.3 billion euros, as the Federal Statistical Office announced on Friday. This is the largest increase since October… Continue reading German FAZ: German exports rise sharply – but production shrinks at the end of the year010539
German FAZ: Stellantis cancels electric cars and writes off billions – the share price falls by 28 percent010540
The Opel parent company Stellantis has to write off 22 billion euros and cancel the dividend in order to “put customers and their preferences back at the center of our actions”. The second largest European car manufacturer and VW competitor announced this on Friday at its headquarters in Amsterdam. The stronger customer orientation should primarily… Continue reading German FAZ: Stellantis cancels electric cars and writes off billions – the share price falls by 28 percent010540
German FAZ: Stellantis in free fall010539
The Opel parent company Stellantis experienced a pitch-black Friday on the stock market. At times it lost more than a quarter of its value; It fell to its lowest level since the car manufacturers Peugeot-Citroën and Fiat-Chrysler merged with their fourteen brands at the beginning of 2021 to form Europe’s second-largest provider after Volkswagen. Things… Continue reading German FAZ: Stellantis in free fall010539