Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy this week decreed that electric vehicle chargers must now be fully American-made — a difficult requirement that is certain to delay them.
February 12, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
Honda Reports Declining Profit on Tariffs, EV Policies
Sales for the three quarters through December dipped 2.2% to $102.6 billion from the previous year. Honda stuck to its full fiscal-year profit forecast at $1.9 billion.
February 10, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
BYD’s $60B Wipeout Points to Deeper Turmoil for China EVs
BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares are down this week after disappointing sales data, extending a selloff that has shaved off more than $60 billion in market value since May.
February 6, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipment
Stellantis Takes $26 Billion in Charges Tied to EV Retreat
Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa blamed predecessor Carlos Tavares for going all-in on electric vehicles and failing to respond to shifts in the marketplace.
February 6, 2026GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment
Canada to Revamp Tariffs to Help Automakers
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to change its tariff system to create a stronger financial incentive for automakers to invest in Canada.
February 5, 2026GovernmentBusinessFuel
Volkswagen, Stellantis Call on EU to Protect Auto Industry
Two of Europe’s biggest auto manufacturers, Volkswagen AG and Stellantis NV, are pressuring the European Union to better protect the bloc’s troubled auto industry.
February 4, 2026GovernmentBusinessFuel
Newsom's New EV Rebate Framework Would Boost Musk's Tesla
California Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined plans for a $200 million electric vehicle subsidy in the state that would represent a major boost to Elon Musk’s Tesla and other EV makers in the state.
February 2, 2026BusinessTechnologyFuel
Tesla Loses Most Market Share in California EV Market in 2025
Tesla shed by far the most new-car buyers in California last year, showing how the electric vehicle maker is losing ground in one of the world’s largest EV markets.
January 22, 2026BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel
VW Posts Higher-Than-Expected Auto Cash Flow on Less Spending
Volkswagen ended up with more cash in its automotive division than forecast in 2025 as the German carmaker delays projects and investments as part of an overhaul of its EV strategy.
January 21, 2026GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics
Ontario’s Leader Pushes Auto Sector to Reject China EV Deal
Ontario Premier Doug Ford doubled down on opposition to Canada’s trade truce with China, warning that opening the door to Chinese EVs risks gutting the Canadian sector.
January 21, 2026