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U.S. agency proposes to streamline self-driving car exemption reviews
Automakers have expressed frustration with the agency’s slow reviews of autonomous vehicles. Under the law, fully self-driving vehicles do not need NHTSA approval if they have required human controls.
Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles in U.S. over tire pressure monitoring system issue
The issue, affecting some Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, will be resolved with an over-the-air software update, Tesla said.
Germany, Italy press EU to waive CO2 fines
The EU will launch a "structured dialogue" with the auto sector after several countries ask Brussels to drop penalties for emissions infringements.
Chinese EVs: The existential threat behind the Honda-Nissan merger talks and to Japan Inc.
While the challenge from China’s seemingly boundless EV expertise looms large for all traditional automakers, for Japan it represents a threat to the vast car-manufacturing supply chain that has been the country’s economic engine for years.
TuSimple rebrands as CreateAI, shifts to gaming
The self-driving truck developer, backed by Volkswagen, Nvidia and UPS, saw its fortunes stumble in 2022 when U.S. regulators began probing its Chinese connections, triggering boardroom disputes.
Foxconn exec in France to discuss Nissan stake purchase from Renault, report says
Nissan is also holding talks with Honda to possibly deepen cooperation, including a potential merger.
Ford to change its quality leader as it chases lower warranty costs
Ford Motor is appointing a new head of quality, the company confirmed on Dec. 18, as the automaker works to reverse its industry-topping record of recalls and reduce warranty costs.
Head of Tesla’s Shanghai assembly plant steps down
Song Gang’s departure comes as a plan to expand the Shanghai plant remains on hold.
How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other
Honda and Nissan would become the world’s third-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen Group.
Tesla criticizes German union over attempt to oust works council head
The IG Metall union has filed a motion with a court to remove the German plant’s works council head, Michaela Schmitz — who is not a member of the union — from the committee.
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