Automotive Industry

BERLIN: Germany's VDA auto association has urged the European Commission to drop its planned tariffs on China-made electric vehicles in a last-ditch effort to influence negotiations ahead of the tariffs kic

A draft of those priorities included the aim of: "revising the rules for CO2 reduction for new cars and vans to allow for the use of alternative zero-emission fuels beyond 2035".

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The tire company wants a completely sustainable tire by 2050.

A loophole in the government's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard could be exploited by car makers seeking to import higher-polluting vehicles, and would undermine the first three years of the new climate laws.

Volkswagen and SAIC have signed a series of technical cooperation agreements for new products as part of their Chinese joint venture. These include the development of two all-electric models and three plug-in hybrid models in China and Germany, which will launch from 2026.

European BEV demand fell 11% in May, with 19% of registrations from China. MG outsold Tesla despite losing ground. JATO Dynamics reports a 2.5% decline in new car registrations compared to last year, highlighting opportunities for Chinese OEMs in Europe amid high BEV prices and upcoming tariffs.

Peru's President Dina Boluarte invites Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD to set up an assembly plant in Peru, leveraging the soon-to-open Chancay port and offering zero tariffs to stimulate local investment.

China’s Great Wall Motor is poised for its big entry into Southeast Asia, as the automaker said on Monday it would begin manufacturing its cars in

The first phase of BYD's Uzbekistan plant will produce the plug-in hybrid models Song Plus DM-i and Chazor DM-i, with an estimated annual capacity of 50,000 units.

The German government is again causing trouble in the EU - this time, it is not Transport Minister Wissing but the Chancellor himself. Olaf Scholz is said to have intervened in the dispute between the EU and China over raising tariffs for Chinese EVs with a compromise offer.

America’s auto industry has grown concerned that Chinese carmakers may be preparing to set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules.

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GAC Toyota and Momenta have jointly created a full-scenario smart driving solution, and the bZ3X will be the first to feature it.

Tesla is reportedly in talks with tire giant Michelin to use their latest airless tire technology in the former’s electric...

Nissan is the latest victim of BYD’s “liberation battle” against gas-powered cars. After BYD’s aggressive price cuts this year, Nissan...

BYD launched its Shark hybrid truck in Mexico in another sign of the country’s growing importance to the company. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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German automaker BMW said today that it has canceled a €2 billion ($2.15 billion) order for EV battery cells with Northvolt.

BoA argues GM, Ford and Stellantis either face a future of funding continued losses in China or they can redeploy resources to finally become competitive with Tesla—but they can't do both.

After many signals suggesting that it would happen, Fisker has officially filed for bankruptcy. The chapter 11 filing came late...

Stellantis brand Fiat has unveiled the Grande Panda, a new model based on the affordable CMP Smart Car platform. The Italians are revitalising the legendary Panda model name and were inspired by its iconic design.

Four years after the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), Mexico and the U.S. face the prospect of cheap Chinese electric vehicles dominating a fast-growing market and undermining GM, Ford, and Tesla.

Despite delays and mounting competition from Ford, Stellantis, and the Chinese, the GM board decided to NOT invest $6 billion in new product.