The Volkswagen division is freezing new hiring until the end of the year. “We remain under substantial cost pressure,” said the brand’s chief Ralf Brandstaetter. “Deliveries and therefore revenue have dropped sharply. At the same time a large amount of …
Tesla’s use of the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving” have been banned in Germany by Munich’s Regional Court due to its controversial nature. “Calling both ‘misleadingly prohibited’, the Court banned further use of both names, not least because Tesla’s …
After 20 years, Nissan is changing its logo to a design meant to reflect its next generation of high-tech vehicles, according to CadAdvice. Dealership showrooms will make the transition to the new design over the next few years. “The new …
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider his idea to impose new tariffs on Canadian aluminum. “I highlighted to the President that the pandemic has disrupted usual manufacturing processes and supply chains, and that …
Toyota will reportedly provide eligible employees with the option to work from home on a permanent basis. The move comes as the automaker is looking for ways to keep employees safe during the pandemic. It also comes as “Toyota officials …
Discussions over cost cuts between Daimler and labour representatives are reportedly heating up and have become “rougher.” The OEM was anticipating cutting at least 10,000 jobs but Daimler board member Wilfried Porth said that “more than 15,000 workers would now …
Tesla’s shift away from cobalt could reduce the price of an electric vehicle. “The company is placing a huge bet on rechargeable battery technology that doesn’t use cobalt,” said Forbes. “This is one of the main elements making lithium ion …
The U.K. and Japan hope to reach an agreement on a trade deal by the end of the month and formally sign it in September. “The countries are working to clinch an agreement on the basis of the Japan-EU FTA, …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Todd Bourgon, Exec. Dir., TADA about the association’s Auto Dealers Innovation Series and Expo, powered by the ACE event in September. The event will feature keynotes, exhibitors and ways for attendees to connect. …
The new NAFTA trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not limit Canada’s ability to retaliate should the U.S. impose tariffs on steel and aluminum, according to Steve Verheul, Assistant Deputy Minister at Global Affairs Canada. “We have options in terms …
An engine shortage in Mexico may force Ford to shut down vehicle production at certain plants in the U.S. “Due to COVID-19, the State of Chihuahua in Mexico has limited employee attendance to 50%, a region in which we have …
A Melbourne-based not-for-profit organization is running a Donate Your Car program to help raise funds towards the prevention of youth homelessness. “Kids Under Cover’s mission is to provide young people at risk of homelessness the foundations to strengthen their connection …
