Stellantis lays off about 400 salaried employees in U.S.

<p>Stellantis blamed the layoffs, which are effective March 31, on "unprecedented uncertainties and heightened competitive pressures around the world."</p>

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/s...re-workers

Lordstown Motors CEO settles with SEC over statements

<p>Ex-Lordstown Motors Corp. Stephen Burns settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday over his statements about demand for the electric vehicle maker's flagship truck, the Endurance.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...statements

VW delays ID.Buzz California due to low demand for electric campers

Volkswagen confirmed plans for a version of its ID.Buzz electric van outfitted for camping as early as 2021, but the vehicle, which will use the automaker's California camper designation, won't arrive until late this decade. The delay isn't due to any technical issues but rather a lack of demand for electric campers, Carsten Intra, the CEO of...


https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142...ic-campers

2025 VW Tayron caught on video, may hint at new Tiguan for US

Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a compact crossover with third-row seats that may hint at a similar SUV due in the U.S. as the replacement for the current Tiguan. Expected to be revealed later this year, the mystery vehicle is a redesigned version of VW's Tayron crossover, the current generation of which is sold exclusively in...


https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142...-spy-shots

2025 Nissan Kicks gets SUV-like redesign

<p>The second-generation Kicks subcompact crossover arrives in the summer.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/cars-concepts/n...ive-option

EPA compromises with auto industry on vehicle emissions rule

<p>Amid industry backlash that initial requirements were unachievable in the six-year time frame, the EPA alleviated some of the pressure.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...sions-rule

Stellantis emissions deal with California adds clarity for dealers

<p>Stellantis previously said it had to limit shipments of gasoline vehicles in 14 states because it wasn't allowed to join a 2020 deal California reached with other major automakers.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safe...ar-dealers

Honda to trim U.S. dealer profit margins

<p>The company is also making some reductions and changes in marketing, advertising and service payments as it adjusts spending for the shift to electric vehicles.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/dealers/america...it-margins

The top 5 stories of the week: Nissan's wholesale push; EVs not turning profits

<p>Here's a quick look at the top automotive stories of the week.</p>

https://www.autonews.com/automakers-supp...ts-elusive

German Police Seize 'Nemesis Market' in Major International Darknet Raid

German authorities have announced the takedown of an illicit underground marketplace called Nemesis Market that peddled narcotics, stolen data, and various cybercrime services.
The Federal Criminal Police Office (aka Bundeskriminalamt or BKA) said it seized the digital infrastructure associated with the darknet service located in Germany and Lithuania and confiscated €94,000 ($102,107)

https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/german...et-in.html