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In a Twitter barrage, the president called on General Motors and the United Auto Workers to start talks that would put an Ohio factory back to work.

Elon Musk’s electric-car company is broadening its vehicle offerings as it looks to increase sales in difficult markets like China and Europe.

The allegation, included in a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of defrauding investors, is likely to bolster claims by investors seeking billions of dollars in damages over an emissions-cheating scandal.

Blame has been cast on events like Brexit, but there are other changes that are reshaping the industry globally.

The talks precede Uber’s initial public offering and may ease worries about how costly it is to develop autonomous vehicles.

“The company that makes their dream car a reality is the company that’s going to get their money,” an auto dealer executive said.

Uber settled a lawsuit with drivers who sought employment status, resolving a longstanding legal issue ahead of its initial public offering.

With Uber and Airbnb preparing to go public, networks of their former employees are expected to throw big dollars at new firm, laying the groundwork for a new generation.

The vast car-making alliance must still grapple with difficult issues, such as resolving tensions between the Japanese and French partners.

Elon Musk’s company is reversing course after saying it would close stores to cut costs. It announced a 3 percent price increase on most models.