Hacker News with Generative AI: Auto Industry

Why don't Europeans buy more American cars? (bbc.com)
Donald Trump is threatening to introduce big tariffs on EU car imports, unhappy that Europeans don't buy more American vehicles. But why are US cars, with the notable exception of Tesla, not more popular in Europe?

Auto Industry, International Trade, Europe, United States

7 points by impish9208 6 days ago | 8 comments

Automakers Sue to Kill Maine's Popular 'Right to Repair' Law (techdirt.com)
A little over a year ago, Maine residents voted overwhelmingly (83 percent) to pass a new state right to repair law designed to make auto repairs easier and more affordable.

Auto Industry, Law, Consumer Rights, Maine, Technology

36 points by hn_acker 14 days ago | 0 comments

The war against headlight brightness (theringer.com)
The crusade against bright headlights has picked up speed in recent years, in large part due to a couple of Reddit nerds. Could they know what’s best for the auto industry better than the auto industry itself?

Auto Industry, Technology, Consumer Issues, Reddit

65 points by pavel_lishin 42 days ago | 70 comments

In 2025, German auto industry faces make-or-break year (dw.com)
The German auto industry was in crisis mode last year, amid stuttering sales of electric vehicles in Europe and falling demand for fossil-fuel-driven cars in China. Will it survive another year in the doldrums?

Auto Industry, Germany, Electric Vehicles, Economy

7 points by rntn 48 days ago | 1 comments

Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to be 3rd-largest automaker (cnbc.com)

Auto Industry, Business, Japan

15 points by doppp 60 days ago | 9 comments

Volkswagen Plans to Shift from Selling Cars to Offering 'Vehicles on Demand' (techdirt.com)

Auto Industry, Business Models, Mobility, Subscription Services

5 points by 8ig8 176 days ago | 2 comments

Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years amid high prices (apnews.com)

Auto Industry, Economics, Transportation, Consumer Trends

33 points by jawns 275 days ago | 50 comments

I Took a Trip to a BYD Dealership to See the Chinese Automaker Tesla Fears Most (theautopian.com)