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Japanese automaker Nissan says it plans job and production cuts in the U.S.

Jan. 30, 2025 00:27 AM EST

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

Jan. 29, 2025 21:59 PM EST

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

Jan. 29, 2025 19:40 PM EST

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

Jan. 29, 2025 16:47 PM EST

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

Jan. 29, 2025 16:11 PM EST

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

Jan. 28, 2025 13:04 PM EST

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

Jan. 28, 2025 12:48 PM EST

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

Jan. 27, 2025 13:13 PM EST

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...