Detroit auto show will return to former January slot
The Detroit auto show will return to January after being held in September the past two years.
Tesla's Berlin plant to suspend most output over Red Sea supply gap
Tesla’s plant in Germany is short of parts after supplies were disrupted because of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
Disney cites Andrew Warren decision in lawsuit against DeSantis
Disney’s lawyers think a court ruling boosting ousted Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren’s bid to get his job back also will help their lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The entertainment giant’s legal team on Thursday filed a copy of Wednesday’s decision from the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing that the same First Amendment protections within it apply to the company’s lawsuit.
Both Disney and Warren, a Democrat, argue they were punished by DeSantis because of their political positions.
DeSantis suspended Warren in August 2022, citing statements Warren had signed opposing efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children.
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle largely agreed that DeSantis’ suspension violated Warren’s First Amendment rights, but he ruled he was powerless to give him his job back.
But a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta said the judge could return Warren to office.
“DeSantis argues that even if Warren prevails on the merits of his claim, the district court lacks the authority to reinstate Warren. We reject this argument,” their decision reads. “The Eleventh Amendment permits federal courts to remedy First Amendment violations.”
No Chinese automakers tapping new-EV tax credit, Treasury official tells Senate panel
The U.S. government has issued guidance for automakers on how the Biden administration will enforce a provision that blocks tax credits for new EVs that contain battery materials from adversaries such as China.
DMS upstart Tekion brings on two new financial executives
The new executives are expected to help the dealership management system upstart successfully achieve plans for aggressive growth.