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Illustration of a Volvo plug-in hybrid vehicle with battery fire risk, related to the recall of 64,000 cars.

Volvo recalls 64,000 plug-in hybrids due to fire risk

2026년 06월 19일 AI에 의해 보고됨 AI에 의해 생성된 이미지

Volvo Cars is recalling 64,000 plug-in hybrids worldwide after a manufacturing defect in the battery that risks overheating and fire.

Volkswagen reviews plan to cut 100,000 jobs and close four German factories

Volkswagen's supervisory board will review on July 9 a plan to double job cuts to 100,000 positions and close four factories in Germany. Spanish plants remain unaffected due to investments in electric vehicles.

Stellantis cuts 175 jobs in Madrid ahead of Leapmotor plant transfer

2026년 06월 25일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Stellantis has launched a labor adjustment at its Villaverde factory with an ERE for 175 workers and an ERTE for 89 more. The move comes as negotiations advance to transfer the plant to Chinese partner Leapmotor.

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Dozens of Japanese sports cars convoy arrives in Bandung

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General Motors plans to drop Android Auto from vehicles

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BMW prepares talks with works council on cost reductions

Markus Haupt urges Chinese brands to manufacture in Europe as new ANFAC president

Markus Haupt, CEO of SEAT and Cupra, took over as president of ANFAC on Friday with a direct message to Chinese brands: they must produce in Europe to ensure fair competition.

Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over construction zone risks

2026년 06월 18일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Waymo has issued a recall covering its entire fleet of fifth-generation robotaxis after incidents showed the vehicles entering closed freeway construction zones at speed. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported the action on vehicles operating in Phoenix and San Francisco. The company plans software updates and new protocols to address the issue.

Volkswagen cuts jobs but central costs keep rising

CEO Oliver Blume announces further cost-cutting measures at the shareholders' meeting. By the end of the year 19,000 jobs are to be cut in a socially acceptable manner in the German AG. Despite the cuts, profits are falling and key cost blocks are rising.