European Automakers Explore Alliance for Cheaper EVs; GM Halts Colorado/Canyon Sales Over Software Issues; Worker Killed in Subaru Plant Accident
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European automakers Volkswagen, Renault, and Stellantis are exploring an alliance to build cheaper electric vehicles to compete with Chinese EVs and Tesla.
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General Motors has issued a stop-sale order on 2024 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks due to software issues, following a similar order on the Chevy Blazer EV.
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Japan's transportation ministry plans to take action against Toyota affiliate Toyota Industries for cheating on emissions tests, potentially withdrawing certification for some forklift and vehicle engines.
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Subaru halted production at three Japanese plants, including factories that make the Forester and Crosstrek, after a worker was crushed to death by a 25-ton mold.
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The worker killed at the Subaru plant was a 60-year-old, 35-year veteran operating a crane to move molds when one collapsed on him.