[ad_1] Updated Jan. 16, 2024 2:01 pm ET A federal judge on Tuesday blocked JetBlue Airways from acquiring Spirit Airlines, agreeing with the Justice Department that the $3.8 billion deal…
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Elon Musk Seeks Greater Control Over Tesla Ahead of AI Advancements
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 16, 2024 7:28 am ET Elon Musk said he feels uncomfortable making Tesla a leader in artificial intelligence and robotics without having about 25% voting control of…
WSJ News Exclusive | Global Battery Race Heats Up With Billions for Europe’s Northvolt
[ad_1] Jan. 16, 2024 12:01 am ET One of the world’s most valuable battery startups is raising $3.4 billion in debt from the European Union and a group of banks…
Robots Are Looking Better to Detroit as Labor Costs Rise
[ad_1] Automakers are looking to an old friend to help offset rising labor costs: robots. For decades, car companies have increased automation inside their factories. Now, auto executives are looking…
Chevy Blazer Troubles Add to GM’s EV Growing Pains
[ad_1] As one of the nation’s first owners of General Motors’ new electric Chevrolet Blazer, James Hattin was loving the SUV—before the problems began. On a trip from the mountains…
Tesla to Halt Production in Germany as Red Sea Conflict Hits Supply Chains
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 12, 2024 7:11 am ET BERLIN—Tesla plans to halt production at its biggest factory in Europe for two weeks as the conflict in the Red Sea continues…
After Big Tesla Bet, Hertz Selling One-Third of EV Fleet
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 11, 2024 10:59 am ET Hertz is selling about a third of its global electric vehicle fleet, citing weaker demand for its electrified rentals. The car-rental company…
Maruti Suzuki Plans to Invest $4.21 Billion in New India Plant
[ad_1] Maruti Suzuki plans to invest 350 billion rupees ($4.21 billion) to build a new automobile production plant in India’s Gujarat state. The plant, expected to begin operations in fiscal…
China Becomes the World’s Biggest Auto Exporter—With Help From Russia
[ad_1] Updated Jan. 9, 2024 7:27 am ET HONG KONG—China’s overseas auto sales surged to a record last year, on track to surpass Japan as the world’s biggest car exporter…