Tesla’s sales in Germany plunged 59 percent in January, the month when Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive and a close adviser to President Trump, chided Germans for focusing too much on “past guilt” for Nazi-era crimes and urged voters to support a nationalist party in the country’s general election. As Mr. Musk has been… Continue reading Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Elon Musk Disrupts Politics
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Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.
It is a question that vexed President Trump eight years ago and has re-emerged as a reason behind his threat to impose tariffs on the European Union: Why don’t Europeans buy cars from the United States? “They make it impossible to sell cars in the European Union,” Mr. Trump told reporters on Monday, reviving a… Continue reading Trump Wants to Know Why U.S. Cars Are Rare in Germany. Here Are a Few Reasons.
Trump’s China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts
2024 Lincoln Nautilus Ford DETROIT — President Donald Trump‘s move to impose 10% additional tariffs on imports from China this week affects a small number of U.S. vehicles. But those tariffs are also hitting auto parts, which could increase already heightened vehicle prices for consumers. The U.S. in recent years has imported roughly $15.4 billion… Continue reading Trump’s China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts
Ford beats earnings expectations but forecasts tougher year ahead
The Ford exhibit area is shown at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, on Jan. 10, 2025. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor beat Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter but forecast a tougher year ahead for the company, as CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford beats earnings expectations but forecasts tougher year ahead
Uber beats fourth-quarter revenue expectations but offers soft guidance
watch now Uber shares closed down more than 7% on Wednesday after the ride-hailing company reported fourth-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations for revenue but missed on EPS and offered soft guidance. Here’s how the company did: Earnings per share: 23 cents adjusted vs. 50 cents expected by LSEG. Revenue: $11.96 billion vs. $11.77 billion expected by… Continue reading Uber beats fourth-quarter revenue expectations but offers soft guidance
Uber opens ‘interest list’ for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBC Ride-hailing and food delivery app Uber is opening its “interest list” to users in Austin, Texas, who want to be first in line for Waymo robotaxis there. The company said… Continue reading Uber opens ‘interest list’ for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin
CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise on tariff pause, but earnings disappoint
Google’s Munich headquarters on Jan. 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. The company’s development center is located in Arnulfpark. More than 2,500 employees work for the US company at various locations in Germany. Matthias Balk | Picture Alliance | Getty Images ]]> This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily… Continue reading CNBC Daily Open: Markets rise on tariff pause, but earnings disappoint
New DS No8 tops out at £63,290 with 370bhp and 426 miles
The DS No8, the French premium brand’s new flagship, has gone on sale in the UK from £50,790, topping out at a lofty £63,290. The rakish Tesla Model Y rival signals the start of a new era for DS in which it will pursue a fresh approach to how it designs, engineers and markets its… Continue reading New DS No8 tops out at £63,290 with 370bhp and 426 miles
Up returns: Volkswagen previews £17k city car for March reveal
Grünitz outlined the importance of bringing such a car to market: “You need a smaller car that’s affordable for the broader customer base. That’s why we’re going for €25,000 for the ID 2all and we’re invested in the development phase for a vehicle below €20,000. That’s Volkswagen. “We have to go in that direction to convince our… Continue reading Up returns: Volkswagen previews £17k city car for March reveal
Caselani’s Type-Ami is inspired by the classic H Van and 2CV
Italian coachbuilder Caselani has given the Citroën Ami a retro makeover inspired by the famed H Van. Called the Type-Ami, it gives the quadricycle a dramatic new look, bolstered by a vibrant range of colours, including orange, yellow and baby blue – but historic shades inspired by the H Van and Citroën 2CV are available too.… Continue reading Caselani’s Type-Ami is inspired by the classic H Van and 2CV