Us Automakers
Automakers from GM to Volvo eye cuts as 2-way EV charging becomes real
For many years V2G remained largely theoretical, as the Nissan Leaf was the sole EV capable of it
 "Automakers from GM to Volvo eye cuts as 2-way EV charging becomes real")
Ford reduces production of F-150 Lightning pickup truck as EV demand slows
The announcement is the latest sign of softening demand for EV trucks. General Motors in October postponed the opening of a $4 billion electric truck plant in Michigan for a year
 "Ford reduces production of F-150 Lightning pickup truck as EV demand slows")
Tesla recalls nearly 579,000 vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny
The recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 Tesla Model X, S, and Y vehicles, as well as 2017 through 2022 Model 3s, according to records
 "Tesla recalls nearly 579,000 vehicles as US agency increases scrutiny")
India offers huge opportunities in EV space: US auto component maker Dana
Dana has 18 facilities in India, which include joint ventures as well as a recently launched dedicated EV drivetrain manufacturing facility in Pune
 "India offers huge opportunities in EV space: US auto component maker Dana")
From Ford Motor to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers stalled in India
Failure to read the market and taxes favouring small cars made some of the most storied names in the global automobile industry fail in the world's fifth-largest market
 "From Ford Motor to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers stalled in India")
US auto industry calls for govt help as it warns of impact of chip shortage
Joe Biden in February ordered several Federal agency actions to address the chip crisis and is also seeking $37 billion in funding for legislation to supercharge chip manufacturing in the US
 "US auto industry calls for govt help as it warns of impact of chip shortage")
Increased new-car demand during Covid has US industry optimistic about 2021
Increased demand for new vehicles during the Covid-19 pandemic helped General Motors and other automakers report strong fourth-quarter US sales on Tuesday
 "Increased new-car demand during Covid has US industry optimistic about 2021")
Here's why Harley-Davidson is shutting shop in India
The company's annual sales volumes in India account for less than 5 per cent of the company's total
 "Here's why Harley-Davidson is shutting shop in India")
Harley Davidson to quit India, take $75 million in restructuring cost
Company will incur restructuring cost of $75 mn, MD of India operations sent to Singapore, 70 employees to lose jobs
 "Harley Davidson to quit India, take $75 million in restructuring cost")
Covid-19 impact: Mexico, Brazil see 99% plunge in auto production in April
In normal times, the combined number of cars produced by Mexico and Brazil every month is half a million
 "Covid-19 impact: Mexico, Brazil see 99% plunge in auto production in April")
Automakers raise the stakes in SUVs as Trump vows to ease fuel rules
Pickup trucks and SUVs have accounted for about 62% of all new vehicles sold in US so far this year
 "Automakers raise the stakes in SUVs as Trump vows to ease fuel rules")
