Automotive 23 February 2026 - 6 March 2026

Ford’s new 1.74 million-vehicle recall: Bronco and Edge hit by rearview camera blackout risk
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Ford’s new 1.74 million-vehicle recall: Bronco and Edge hit by rearview camera blackout risk

Ford is recalling 1.74 million U.S. vehicles after NHTSA found a rearview camera defect that can cut off the image, affecting Bronco and Edge models. A separate issue can flip or invert images on other vehicles, including the Escape and Lincoln Corsair. The recall follows a separate Ford action a day earlier over wiper-motor failures. No fix for the camera issue was detailed in NHTSA’s statement.
March 6, 2026
Ampol Limited Faces Fresh Scrutiny as ACCC Warns on Petrol Pricing, EG Australia Decision Nears
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Ampol Limited Faces Fresh Scrutiny as ACCC Warns on Petrol Pricing, EG Australia Decision Nears

Ampol’s proposed takeover of EG Australia faces continued ACCC scrutiny as fuel prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Brent crude jumped 16.4% for the week, and the ACCC warned it may act if companies mislead consumers. Queensland retailers raised prices sharply, prompting an RACQ referral. The ACCC’s final decision on the merger is due by June 5.
March 6, 2026
Tesla’s UK sales drop 37% as BYD gains ground, putting March in focus
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Tesla’s UK sales drop 37% as BYD gains ground, putting March in focus

Tesla’s UK car registrations fell 37% in February to 2,422 vehicles, while rival BYD’s registrations jumped 83%, industry data showed. The broader UK market rose 7.2% to 90,100 new cars, with battery-electric vehicles up 2.8% but losing market share for a second month. Another tracker put Tesla’s drop at 45.2%. Tesla’s EU carbon-credit pool will not include Stellantis or Toyota in 2026, filings showed.
March 5, 2026
Rolls-Royce buyback rolls on: fresh share purchases and two retired U.S. generals join North America board
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Rolls-Royce buyback rolls on: fresh share purchases and two retired U.S. generals join North America board

Rolls-Royce bought 449,629 shares across four exchanges on March 4 under its £2.3 billion buyback, with prices ranging from 1,296 to 1,347.5 pence. CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and CFO Helen McCabe had shares vest and sold portions to cover tax. The company named retired U.S. Generals Laura Richardson and Duke Richardson to its North America board, effective January 2026.
March 5, 2026
Tesla’s EU carbon-credit pool thins out for 2026 as Toyota and Stellantis hold back
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Tesla’s EU carbon-credit pool thins out for 2026 as Toyota and Stellantis hold back

Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru are absent from Tesla’s carbon-credit pool for 2026, according to an EU filing, after joining the group last year. The European Commission now allows automakers to average fleet emissions over 2025-2027, easing compliance. Tesla could face reduced demand for its regulatory credits as a result. Stellantis and Toyota said they may still join later.
March 4, 2026
Nio orders hit 2026 high after March promos, Deutsche Bank says — but wait times shrink
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Nio orders hit 2026 high after March promos, Deutsche Bank says — but wait times shrink

Nio’s weekly new orders rose to about 3,500 units in early March, the highest level this year, Deutsche Bank said, citing dealer checks. Wait times for the ES8 SUV dropped from up to 14 weeks in February to as little as 4 weeks, suggesting a shrinking order backlog. Nio shares fell for a fifth straight day Tuesday. The company reports quarterly results next week.
March 4, 2026
Tesla stock slips nearly 3% as oil shock rattles markets; Europe sales data sends mixed signal
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Tesla stock slips nearly 3% as oil shock rattles markets; Europe sales data sends mixed signal

Tesla shares fell 2.9% to $391.66 in early New York trading Tuesday as investors cut exposure to growth stocks amid rising energy prices and yields. February data showed Tesla registrations rose sharply in France and Portugal but dropped 18% in Denmark and 45% in the Netherlands. Britain and Germany will report later this week. Traders are watching for more European data and the Fed’s March 18 decision.
March 3, 2026
Rolls-Royce share price today: UltraFan 30 push and Germany GCAP talk set up London trade
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Rolls-Royce share price today: UltraFan 30 push and Germany GCAP talk set up London trade

Rolls-Royce shares closed Friday at 1,333.5 pence, down 1.4%, after unveiling a full-scale UltraFan 30 engine mock-up and outlining a 2028 demonstrator plan. CEO Tufan Erginbilgiç said he is open to Germany joining the UK-Italy-Japan GCAP fighter jet project. The company expects up to £2.5 billion in share buybacks in 2026. Shares hit 1,420 pence last week before retreating.
March 2, 2026
Tesla stock drops after robotaxi permit report, insider sale filing adds to pressure
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Tesla stock drops after robotaxi permit report, insider sale filing adds to pressure

Tesla shares fell 2.2% to $408.33 Thursday after a Reuters report said the company logged zero autonomous test miles in California for a sixth year and has not applied for advanced permits. Director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson filed to sell about $10.5 million in stock. Investors tracked insider moves and California permit activity. The Nasdaq dropped 1.18% amid a broader tech pullback.
February 26, 2026
Tesla stock rebounds above $409 as Europe sales slide and hiring lawsuit stays alive
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Tesla stock rebounds above $409 as Europe sales slide and hiring lawsuit stays alive

Tesla shares rose 2.4% to $409.38 Tuesday, recovering from Monday’s drop as about 55.6 million shares changed hands. January data showed Tesla’s European sales fell 17% year-on-year, while BYD registrations jumped 165%. A U.S. judge allowed a discrimination lawsuit against Tesla to proceed. The company plans to expand its robotaxi service to more U.S. cities in early 2026.
February 24, 2026
Tesla stock dips as it challenges California DMV over ‘Autopilot’ and FSD labels
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Tesla stock dips as it challenges California DMV over ‘Autopilot’ and FSD labels

Tesla shares fell 0.6% to $397.57 Tuesday after the company sued California’s DMV over claims its Autopilot and FSD marketing misled consumers. The lawsuit follows state action that forced Tesla to change its driver-assistance language to avoid license suspension. Broader auto stocks and markets were also weaker. Investors await further court filings and Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday.
February 24, 2026
Tesla stock price dips below $400 as tariff shift and robotaxi risk frame the week
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Tesla stock price dips below $400 as tariff shift and robotaxi risk frame the week

Tesla shares fell 2.9% to $399.83 on Monday as U.S. markets dropped amid new tariff concerns and scrutiny of assisted driving technology. U.S. Customs imposed a 10% tariff on some imports after a Trump proclamation, with the rate possibly rising to 15%. European data showed Tesla registrations fell 17% in January, while rival BYD’s surged 165%. Investors await U.S. consumer confidence data and Nvidia earnings this week.
February 24, 2026
Tesla stock steadies premarket as Trump tariff shock and self-driving risk debate hang over TSLA
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Tesla stock steadies premarket as Trump tariff shock and self-driving risk debate hang over TSLA

Tesla shares edged up $0.14 to $411.82 in premarket trading Monday after closing at $411.68 Friday. U.S. index futures slipped following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 15% global tariff. A Reuters report highlighted industry doubts about Level 3 “eyes-off” driving systems, with most current offerings, including Tesla’s, still at Level 2. Tesla plans to expand its robotaxi service to more U.S. cities in early 2026.
February 23, 2026
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