Nio’s battery asset company, Mirattery, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with leading battery manufacturer CATL to boost equity investment and expand battery swap networks, potentially improving access and efficiency for electric vehicle owners across China. Mirattery and CATL Partnership…
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to launch its first assembly plant in Brazil this month, a strategic move to localize production and counter rising import tariffs in its largest foreign market. According to Reuters, the Bahia facility will…
A new study reveals that upholding the European Union’s 2035 zero-emission car target could safeguard 1 million auto industry jobs and drive significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) production. Published by Transport & Environment (T&E), the report underscores the critical…
In 2025, Chinese automakers BYD and Chery are reshaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, outmaneuvering global giants like Tesla, General Motors (GM), and Volkswagen (VW) with unprecedented speed and scale. A Reuters investigation reveals how these companies slashed vehicle development…
On July 1, 2025, a tragic crash on Interstate 805 in Chula Vista, California, claimed the life of a 53-year-old motorcyclist after a Tesla driver allegedly intentionally struck the motorcycle. The incident, which has raised significant concerns about electric vehicle…
China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD Co., has paused its plans to build a major production facility in Mexico due to escalating trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, according to a Bloomberg report. The…
Stellantis, the Franco-Italian automaker, may shutter factories to avoid crippling European Union fines for failing to meet stringent CO2 emission targets, according to its Europe chief. This development, reported by Reuters, signals a pivotal moment for electric vehicle (EV) adoption…
A Barron’s opinion piece by analyst Ben Z. Rose argues that Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite early setbacks, has become the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck in the U.S., with an estimated 39,000 units sold in 2024, according to Cox Automotive.…
On June 3, 2025, the Morning Midas, a cargo ship carrying 3,048 Chinese vehicles, including 750 electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, caught fire and sank 20 days later, costing the industry an estimated $560 million, according to the Anderson Economic…
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., publicly condemned the U.S. Senate’s revised tax bill, which accelerates the elimination of the $7,500 electric vehicle (EV) tax credit. Musk’s sharp criticism, posted on his social media platform…
Despite a sluggish start, electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to gain momentum, driven by falling prices, growing incentives, and a surge in model variety, according to recent industry forecasts. Cox Automotive and J.D. Power highlight a dynamic shift in…
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…
On June 22, 2025, Tesla rolled out its robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, marking a pivotal step for electric vehicle (EV) autonomy. The limited launch, featuring a dozen autonomous Tesla Model Ys, drew praise from select riders, including investors and…
Swedish pension fund AP7 has made headlines by blacklisting Tesla and selling its entire stake in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker, citing violations of union rights. The decision, announced on June 13, 2025, reflects growing scrutiny of labor practices…
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…
China’s tightened export controls on rare-earth minerals, critical for electric vehicle (EV) production, have sent automakers and suppliers into a frenzy, with some factories facing potential shutdowns by mid-July 2025. Reuters reports that the restrictions, targeting elements like gallium and…
France is turning to Renault, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, to explore drone production for Ukraine’s defense, signaling a bold crossover of EV expertise into military technology. Renault confirmed to Reuters that the French defense ministry has approached…
Chinese authorities have called on major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including BYD, to halt aggressive price wars that are threatening the industry’s stability, according to a recent meeting in Beijing. Reported by Bloomberg the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology…
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…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer NIO Inc. is making bold moves to achieve financial stability, announcing a significant reduction in research and development (R&D) spending as part of its strategy to reach break-even by the fourth quarter of 2025. The…
Tesla has reportedly moved away from its long-anticipated $25,000 electric vehicle (EV), often dubbed the Model 2, with the company now prioritizing more affordable versions of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y compact SUV. This strategic pivot, detailed in…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are accelerating past Tesla, posting record-breaking sales in May 2025, according to a recent Barron’s report. Companies like Li Auto, XPeng, and NIO delivered nearly 98,000 vehicles combined, a 50% surge compared to last year,…
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption faces hurdles like range anxiety and charging infrastructure gaps, automakers are turning to extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) to bridge the gap. A recent NBC News report highlights how EREVs, a type of plug-in hybrid, offer…
Kimbal Musk, Tesla board member and younger brother of CEO Elon Musk, sold $31 million in Tesla stock on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as part of a larger $199 million sell-off by Tesla insiders. The transactions, detailed in a recent…
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…
Volvo Cars announced on May 26, 2025, that it will cut 3,000 jobs globally, primarily targeting white-collar roles, as the automaker grapples with high costs, a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, and looming trade tariffs, reports Automotive News. The…
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…
Volvo Cars’ CEO, Hakan Samuelsson, has raised concerns over looming tariffs that could significantly increase costs for electric vehicle (EV) buyers in the United States. In a recent statement, Samuelsson highlighted the challenges of maintaining affordability for models like the…
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,…
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