Tesla Mulls Exporting China-made EVs to the U.S.

Tesla is evaluating whether Model 3 and Model Y EVs made in Gigafactory Shanghai could be sold in North America starting in 2023, sources say.

Stellantis May Pull Manufacturing From China

Cites geopolitical, local-competition issues.

China Joins Others in Chiding US Over EV Tax Breaks

Big EV battery, materials supplier says cutting it out is ‘discriminatory.’

Automakers Tweak Production Over Microchips

Ongoing shortage forcing brands to trim production, especially in North America.

EV Battery Element Hits New High

The price of lithium carbonate, a key EV battery component, has tripled over past year as demand spikes.

COVID-19 Shutters Production in China

Tesla Inc. has had to shut down its plant in Shanghai for a total of 12 production days in recent weeks because of China’s COVID-19 lockdowns.

China’s Zero COVID Policy Threatens Global Auto Production

China’s Covid-Zero policy could cause global vehicle production to lose 2% of growth in 2022, equivalent to about 1.5 million units.

GM Financial Completes Acquisition of Ally’s International Operations

Blast at GM Supplier Plant in China Kills 68, Hurts 187

LaCoe to Speak on International Expansion