by deeperkins | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The European Union scrambled to come up with a strategy to avoid American tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, signaling a readiness to accept American import quotas and to slash some EU duties in return for a permanent waiver. Source: Auto Feed
by deeperkins | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted there was a braking issue with the Model 3 sedan, pointed out by Consumer Reports, and said it can be fixed with a firmware update. Source: Auto Feed
by deeperkins | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
BP agreed to invest $20 million in a developer of ultrafast charging for batteries, a technology the oil company believes is key for accelerating the adoption of EVs. Source: Auto Feed
by deeperkins | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Consumer trust in self-driving cars has plummeted following high-profile roadway fatalities, with almost three-quarters of Americans now saying they are too afraid to ride in an autonomous vehicle. Source: Auto Feed
by deeperkins | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
BMW, Toyota and Ford are at odds with South Africa over its plans for them to more than double output and double their workforces in return for tax breaks. Source: Auto Feed
by deeperkins | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
China will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15 percent from the current 25 percent, in a boost to foreign automakers, just as the immediate threat of a trade war with the United States recedes. Source: Auto Feed