The acquisition comes as the nickel market is tightening with a surge in battery demand after an increase in global stainless steel production in recent years

The precious metal has dropped 5% this year, even with investors looking for protection as consumer prices soar across the globe

Group plans $5bn factory in Georgia, but its CEO said ramping production of three different vehicles within a few months was a challenge, given supply-chain constraints and other issues

Tomoko Yoshino described a barrage of efforts to derail her promotion to the presidency of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

Retail sales slowed as new Covid-19 outbreaks hit the world's second-largest economy

Musk, who is now the world's wealthiest person, wields impact with his Tesla electric cars and his SpaceX rockets, but a US senator says he's a freeloader who should pay more tax

South Korea is planning to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Agreements with MP Materials and privately-held Vacuumschmelze are the latest push by GM to reduce reliance on China

India's second largest carmaker will launch affordable and premium electric models, starting with its first EV in 2022

The former chair's remarks come after investors gave the Japanese carmaker’s $17.7-billion plans a poor reception

Battery maker wants funds to expand and meet booming demand for EV batteries. Its IPO early next year could be South Korea's largest listing

Tesla CEO slams federal efforts meant to spur electric vehicle adoption, including the roughly $2 trillion social-spending and climate bill