U.S. Rejects Tesla Door-Release Defect Investigation After Safety Review

U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declined a petition seeking a formal defect investigation into the emergency mechanical door release system on certain Tesla Model 3 vehicles, concluding that the available evidence…

Volkswagen Cuts 2026 Sales Forecast as Profit Slumps and Restructuring Deepens

Chief Executive Oliver Blume

Volkswagen has abandoned its growth outlook for 2026 after reporting weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings, underscoring the mounting pressures facing one of the world’s largest automakers. The German automotive group, which owns brands including Volkswagen Passenger Cars,…