Federal Judge Blocks JetBlue’s $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Spirit Airlines

[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…

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…

How to Get the Biggest Tax Break for Buying an EV

[ad_1] The toughest roads to navigate in an electric vehicle may be the forking paths of the tax code. EV buyers can get up to $7,500 in tax savings right…

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…