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Tesla Recalls Over 9,000 Model X SUVs Due to Faulty Roof Trim

Tesla is initiating a recall for more than 9,000 Model X SUVs in the United States due to a potential safety issue with the roof trim, according to Forbes. The Recall Details The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that this recall affects Model X SUVs manufactured in 2016. The issue stems from…

BMW

BMW’s Electric Mini Catches a Break: Lower EU Tariffs on the Horizon

BMW’s China-produced electric Mini is set to benefit from a reduced tariff of 21.3% in the European Union, according to a recent report from Reuters. This development comes as part of the EU’s latest draft tariff document on duties for Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). A Cooperative Venture The German automaker revealed that its joint venture…

Tesla

Huawei’s EV Ambitions Get $16 Billion Boost

Huawei’s push into the electric vehicle market just got a major boost. According to Bloomberg, an investment has valued the tech giant’s auto solutions company at a whopping $16 billion. The Deal Avatr Technology, an EV brand with some serious backing, just dropped $1.6 billion for a 10% stake in Huawei’s Yinwang Smart Technology Ltd.…

Model 3

Tesla’s New Quicksilver Model 3 Performance Dazzles at Century City

Tesla’s latest color offering for the Model 3 Performance is turning heads at the Century City showroom. The new Quicksilver paint, initially introduced in Europe, has made its way to North American shores, showcasing Tesla’s commitment to innovative aesthetics in the electric vehicle market. According to Zach on X, “Photos don’t do it any justice,”…

Tesla

China’s Cash-for-Clunkers Program Could Supercharge EV Sales

China’s recent expansion of its cash-for-clunkers trade-in program could give a significant boost to electric vehicle (EV) sales in the coming months. According to a BloombergNEF report, this initiative might push total EV sales in China beyond 10 million units this year. Doubling Down on Trade-In Incentives The Chinese government recently announced a doubling of…

Tesla

Tesla’s Shanghai Megapack Factory Construction Hits 45% Completion in Record Time

Tesla China has announced a significant milestone in the construction of its new Shanghai Megapack factory, reaching 45% completion just three months after breaking ground. This rapid progress sets a new record for the electric vehicle giant, according to a report by Sawyer Merritt on X. A Glimpse into the Future Tesla shared a progress…

China

EU Slashes Tariff on China-Made Teslas, Signaling Shift in EV Trade Policy

The European Union has announced a significant reduction in its planned tariff on Tesla vehicles imported from China, according to a report from CNBC. The tariff, originally set at 20.8%, has been lowered to 9%, marking a notable shift in the EU’s approach to addressing concerns about Chinese electric vehicle (EV) competition in the European…

China's BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world's best-selling maker of electric cars. In the final quarter of last year, BYD, backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 fully electric vehicles, outpacing Tesla's 484,507.
BYD

Uber Partners with BYD to Accelerate EV Adoption Among Ride-Share Drivers

Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced a groundbreaking partnership with BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, in a bid to reportedly boost EV ownership among its drivers. The Deal: Discounts and Special Leases The agreement aims to make EV ownership more accessible to Uber drivers through: Ambitious Goals and Global Reach This partnership has set…

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