VW's US investment, Tesla's market share drops, Stellantis & GM support Canadian laborers

VW’s US investment, Tesla’s market share drops, Stellantis & GM support Canadian laborers

ICYMI: Volkswagen is considering a significant investment in the U.S. as tariffs affect its earnings. Tesla’s market share in the U.S.EV sector has dropped to its lowest level in eight years due to increasing competition. Stellantis has reinstated a third shift at its Windsor facility, while General Motors has postponed its planned cuts in Oshawa due…

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Lucid confirms third $50,000 midsize EV

Lucid confirms third $50,000 midsize EV

On the Dash: Lucid confirmed a third midsize EV, based on the Gravity X concept, priced around $50,000, targeting the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y market segment. The Gravity X concept features off-road upgrades and premium interior touches, with production expected to start in early 2027 for the SUV, followed shortly by a midsize…

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Rivian bets on $45k R2 SUV to drive growth

Rivian bets on $45k R2 SUV to drive growth

On the Dash: At $45,000, the R2 brings Rivian closer to mainstream buyers, signaling more attainable EV options for customers. Higher import costs and the loss of tax credits will affect Rivian’s pricing power, potentially influencing how dealers position EVs. Plant upgrades in Illinois and Georgia show Rivian’s push toward scale, which could stabilize availability…

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Asian shares trade mostly higher after stocks on Wall Street extend losses

Asian shares trade mostly higher after stocks on Wall Street extend losses

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher in muted trading Wednesday, after discouraging signs about the U.S. economy sent Wall Street shares declining, and Investors are sifting through a slew of corporate earnings reports to assess how businesses may have been affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Among Japanese companies, automakers Honda Motor…

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