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China’s electric vehicle (EV) market continues to thrive, with manufacturers reporting strong sales growth in May, despite a general decline in consumer spending. This growth is driven by price cuts and new model launches, leading companies like BYD, Nio, and Seres Group to see significant sales increases, reports Bloomberg. Surge in Sales Leading EV manufacturers…
Tesla’s upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) on June 13 faces potential hurdles as tens of thousands of international retail shareholders, holding around $17 billion in stock, may be unable to vote due to inadequate cross-border voting systems provided by investment platforms, reports the Financial Times. Key Resolutions and Challenges The electric vehicle maker is seeking…
Tesla is sending executive Tom Zhu back to China amid slumping sales and increased competition in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. Zhu, who was promoted to senior vice president of automotive in April 2023, previously led Tesla’s entry into China and oversaw the company’s Asia Pacific operations, Bloomberg reports. Zhu’s Role and Promotion Tom…
Chancellor Confident in Germany’s Auto Industry Despite Challenges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised Volkswagen AG’s move to develop affordable electric vehicles (EVs) priced from €20,000 ($21,696) as “very good.” Speaking at the East German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow, Scholz expressed his confidence in Germany’s automotive industry, stating that the country aims to remain…
First Car to Roll Out of Georgia Factory This Fall Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 will be the first electric vehicle produced at the company’s new factory in Georgia, starting in October. CEO Jose Muñoz expects the US-made version to be eligible for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, which the South Korea-made model currently doesn’t…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had inside information about Tesla’s impending miss on production and delivery numbers when he sold more than $7.5 billion in stock in 2022, according to a lawsuit filed by shareholder Michael Perry, reports Bloomberg. Insider Knowledge Allegations Michael Perry, a Tesla investor, filed a lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court, accusing Musk…
Canadian lawmakers are facing mounting pressure from auto manufacturers, steel producers, and union officials to significantly increase tariffs on Chinese imports, reports Bloomberg. The push comes after US President Joe Biden announced substantial tariff hikes on Chinese goods, including a fourfold increase on Chinese electric vehicles. Why the Push for Higher Tariffs? Canadian industries warn…
Lucid Motors, the luxury electric vehicle (EV) company, is cutting about 400 jobs as the EV industry faces slow growth. According to a recent SEC filing, this layoff round will affect 6% of Lucid’s staff by the end of October, with most layoffs impacting California employees, according to SFGate. Layoffs to Hit All Levels In…
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