🚗 Strikes continue

Happy Friday morning. This is Car Alerts with your weekly news and market update from the fast world of cars.

In today’s edition:

• UAW still striking

• EV sales rise in EU

• Volvo going all-electric

• and more

MARKETS 📈

HEADLINES 📰

UAW members continue to rally against Detroit Three, with approximately 12,700 workers currently on strike.

More than a fifth of cars sold in EU in August were full EVs, as sales of zero-emission models more than doubled.

Tesla is giving away a free car to owners who get their friends to buy a Tesla.

DOJ investigates Elon Musk’s alleged personal perks provided by Tesla.

Volvo to end production of diesel-engined cars in early 2024 as part of plan to go electric-only by 2030.

Minivans don’t make the grade when it comes to rear-seat safety, according to the IIHS.

More automakers plug into Tesla's EV charging infrastructure across the United States.

2023 Jeep Gladiator getting steep discounts and can be purchased for an absolute steal.

Man selling G-Class on BaT accidentally bids on own car and wins.

VinFast's second-quarter deliveries jump over fivefold sequentially.

RECALLS & LAWSUITS

Ford Focus recall investigated for canister purge valves.

Mercedes GLC300 SUVs recalled over front crossmembers.

Kia recalls over 18,200 Stinger models over fuel pump issue.

That’s all we have for you this week. We’ll see you next Friday morning with more car content.

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