Volkswagen aimed to revive its iconic bus as the electric ID.Buzz to boost its presence in the American auto market, but high prices, production delays, and regulatory hurdles have limited its success. The vehicle, which draws on nostalgia from the…
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are poised for a significant boost as automakers and dealers urge buyers to act before a $7,500 federal tax credit expires on September 30, 2025. With Congress set to eliminate the subsidy through recent tax and…
Geely Automobile Holdings, led by billionaire Li Shufu, is making waves in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market by launching its namesake brand in Italy with all-electric and hybrid SUVs. Announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, this move marks Geely’s first…
In June 2025, Tesla’s sales in Germany dropped by a staggering 60%, with only 1,860 vehicles sold compared to the previous year, according to the German road traffic agency KBA. Despite a robust 8.6% rise in overall battery electric vehicle…
On June 27, 2025, Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz, and eight technology suppliers, including Bosch and Continental, signed a memorandum to develop a shared automotive software platform, aiming to challenge U.S. tech dominance in electric vehicle (EV) architectures, according to…
A software issue in select BMW electric vehicles could lead to a sudden loss of drive power, prompting a recall of 70,852 units, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. This defect, affecting popular models like the 2022-2025 BMW…
Excitement is building among Tesla enthusiasts in Germany as signs point to an imminent launch of the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, potentially marking a breakthrough for autonomous driving in Europe. Recent posts on X suggest that Tesla may be…
In May 2025, Tesla’s European sales plummeted for the fifth consecutive month, with only 8,729 vehicles sold across the European Union—a 40.5% decline from the 14,682 units sold in May 2024, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.…
Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market gained momentum in May 2025, with new-car registrations climbing 1.9% to 1.11 million units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. This uptick, driven by robust demand for plug-in hybrids and battery-electric cars, signals a…
Last month, a dazzling drone display above Rome’s Olympic Stadium unveiled BYD’s Dolphin Surf, signaling the Chinese automaker’s aggressive push into Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market. The glowing orbs formed the car’s silhouette against iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, pitching…
Electric vehicle (EV) sales are poised to hit a new global record in 2025, with plug-in electric vehicles expected to account for one in four new passenger vehicles sold worldwide, according to the latest BloombergNEF Electric Vehicle Outlook. However, the…
A new survey from Shell highlights a surprising decline in drivers’ enthusiasm for electric vehicles (EVs), with Europe showing a sharper drop than the United States. Conducted among 15,000 drivers worldwide, including key markets like Britain, China, Germany, and the…
A senior executive at BYD Co. has raised concerns about the electric vehicle (EV) price war in China, calling it unsustainable and hinting at a potential shift in strategy. In an interview with Bloomberg News, Executive Vice President Stella Li…
A group of Tesla owners in France has launched a lawsuit against the American electric vehicle (EV) giant, citing CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political positions as the driving force behind their decision. The legal action, filed by the Paris law…
Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, is making bold moves to transform its rich mineral resources into a hub for electric vehicle (EV) component manufacturing. Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane recently confirmed ongoing talks with global carmakers to establish production plants near…
AESC, a Japanese battery manufacturer, has paused construction on its $1.6 billion factory in Florence, South Carolina, designed to supply batteries for BMW’s electric vehicles (EVs). The decision, stems from uncertainties in federal EV policies and potential tariff changes under…
Germany’s latest proposal to encourage businesses to adopt electric vehicles (EVs) through a tax break has been met with skepticism by the auto industry, potentially slowing the transition to cleaner transportation. According to a Bloomberg report, the plan, which allows…
DHL announced a partnership with Daimler Truck and hylane GmbH to rent 30 electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks for parcel transport in Germany, a move aimed at cutting CO₂ emissions in heavy freight. Reported by Reuters, this deal marks a…
Tesla is refining its flagship electric sedan, the Model S Plaid, with a prototype recently spotted lapping the Nürburgring in Germany. According to Autoblog, the 2025 refresh brings minor visual tweaks but leaves fans wanting more significant changes to keep…
Tesla has reached a groundbreaking milestone at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, where vehicles equipped with unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology are now autonomously navigating the facility’s parking lot. This development, captured in a recent timelapse video, showcases the future of electric…
Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe took a significant hit in April 2025, with new-car registrations dropping nearly 53% to 5,475 vehicles, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This marks the fourth consecutive month of decline for…
A prominent U.S. marketing professor, Scott Galloway, labeled Elon Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) as “one of the greatest brand destructions” ever, citing its impact on Tesla’s core demographic. Speaking on the Pivot podcast,…
In a stunning turn for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Tesla in European sales for the first time, marking a significant milestone in April 2025. This shift, reportedly driven by BYD’s aggressive pricing and strategic…
Electric vehicle enthusiasts in Europe now have an exciting new option as BYD, China’s leading EV manufacturer, introduced its low-cost Dolphin Surf model in Berlin on May 21, 2025. Marking the company’s tenth model in the region, this compact electric…
In a fiery response to violent attacks on Tesla showrooms in Europe, CEO Elon Musk issued a direct warning to perpetrators and their organizers: “Don’t worry, we are coming for you!” Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum, Musk condemned the…
Volkswagen’s shareholders intensified their push for corporate governance reform at the company’s virtual annual general meeting on May 16, 2025, citing conflicts of interest and a lack of board expertise as barriers to the automaker’s success in the electric vehicle…
Tesla, once a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, is grappling with a severe challenge as over 10,000 Cybertrucks sit unsold across the U.S., costing the company an estimated $800 million. According to a recent Forbes report, this inventory…
In 2024, the global electric car fleet soared to nearly 58 million vehicles, tripling from 2021 and comprising 4% of the world’s passenger cars, displacing over 1 million barrels of oil daily, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). China’s…
In a surprising shift, Tesla has ended its controversial no-buyout lease policy, originally designed to reclaim vehicles for its planned robotaxi fleet, and instead sold the cars to new buyers. This move, reported by Reuters, marks a significant pivot for…
Ford Motor Co. announced on May 13, 2025, that it is eliminating approximately 350 connected-vehicle software jobs in the U.S. and Canada, representing about 5% of its connected-vehicle software team. This move, aimed at boosting efficiency, comes as Ford refines…
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