Exclusive: U.S. opens probe into 30 million vehicles over air bag inflators
U.S. auto safety investigators have opened a new probe into 30 million vehicles built by nearly two dozen automakers with potentially defective Takata air bag inflators, a government document seen by Reuters on Sunday showed.
China’s Geely warns of chip shortage, but keeps annual vehicle sales target
China’s Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (0175.HK) retained its annual sales target on Wednesday, betting that new vehicle launches will offset the short-term impact of a global chip shortage and a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic.
EXCLUSIVE Great Wall Motor to shift some India investment to Brazil after approval delays -sources
Great Wall Motor (601633.SS) has decided to re-allocate to Brazil a portion of its $1-billion investment in India, as the Chinese automaker has been unnerved by a year-long delay in winning government approvals, three sources told Reuters.
EXCLUSIVE India considers sharp import tax cuts on EVs after Tesla lobbying – sources
India is considering slashing import duties on electric cars to as low as 40%, two senior government officials told Reuters, days after Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) appeals for a cut polarised the country’s auto industry.
Renault to explore hybrid vehicles with Geely
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) and Geely said on Monday they would jointly develop petrol-electric hybrid vehicles for China and South Korean markets, as the French automaker revives plans for the world’s biggest car market after exiting a Chinese venture last year.
Hyundai to take stake in German hydrogen fuelling group H2 Mobility
Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) will invest in Germany’s H2 Mobility network of hydrogen fuelling station operators, it said on Thursday, as it looks to support infrastructure for fuel cell-powered vehicles.
AB Volvo warns chip woes to linger after narrow profit miss
Sweden’s AB Volvo (VOLVb.ST) warned on Tuesday of more production disruptions and stoppages this year after chip shortages prevented the truck maker from fully capitalising on strong demand for its vehicles in the second quarter.
Daimler reports Q2 preliminary adjusted EBIT of $6.42 bln
Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) on Thursday reported preliminary adjusted group earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of 5.42 billion euros ($6.42 billion) for the second quarter, with car and truck divisions beating analyst targets.
Hyundai, GM serious about ‘flying car’ efforts
Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) and General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Monday they are pushing ahead with developing flying cars, with the South Korean company expressing optimism it could have an air-taxi service in operation as soon as 2025.
Daimler’s China venture aims to raise capacity 45% at Mercedes-Benz plants -document
Daimler AG’s (DAIGn.DE) main China joint venture with BAIC Motor (1958.HK) plans to add a shift and working days at two Beijing plants that will boost nominal capacity to make Mercedes-Benz cars by 45%, a document on the venture’s Chinese website showed.
