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Japanese automaker Nissan says it plans job and production cuts in the U.S.
TOKYO (AP) — Nissan is slashing production at its U.S. plants and offering buyouts to factory workers there as part of the Japanese automaker’s urgent efforts to return to profitability. The move is part of Nissan Motor Corp.’s plans, announced two months ago, to slash 9,000...
Tesla: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Tesla Inc. (TSLA) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.32 billion. On a per-share basis, the Austin, Texas-based company said it had profit of 66 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 73 cents per...
Tesla Q4 results fall short of forecasts. Musk sees unsupervised full self-driving in Texas in June
Tesla’s fourth-quarter adjusted profits rose slightly amid a big push to sell its electric vehicles with offers of zero financing and other incentives, but the results still fell short of Wall Street forecasts. The electric vehicle, battery and robotics company run by Elon Musk...
Senate confirms Zeldin to lead Environmental Protection Agency as Trump vows to cut climate rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and...
Things to know about the Trump administration order on miles per gallon for cars and pickups
DETROIT (AP) — Hours after being sworn in as the new U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy took aim at the main way the federal government regulates miles per gallon for cars and pickup trucks — also a principal way that it regulates air pollution and addresses climate change. Duffy...
General Motors swings to fourth quarter loss on toughening China conditions, but tops expectations
General Motors swung to a loss in the fourth quarter on an increasingly difficult environment in China, but still topped profit and revenue expectations on Wall Street. The automaker is also taking a proactive approach with the United States government on regulations and doling out generous...
Sean Duffy is confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Duffy was confirmed Tuesday as transportation secretary, giving him a key role in helping President Donald Trump cut regulations and fix the nation's infrastructure. The former Wisconsin congressman has promised safer Boeing planes, less regulation and help for...
What to know about Trump's first executive actions on climate and environment
President Donald Trump's first week in office included a flurry of executive orders with implications for Earth's climate and environment. While former President Joe Biden made climate change a hallmark of his administration and some of his policies remain, at least for now, Trump is...
Kia recalls more than 80,000 U.S. autos due to improper air bag deployment and improper wiring
NEW YORK (AP) — Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly. Damaged wiring can also cause an unintended side curtain air bag...
Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s promise to go all in on fossil fuels includes praise for coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that's long been in decline. Trump this week suggested coal can help meet surging electricity demand from manufacturing and the...
