We’ve been tracking the accelerating exodus of Chinese tech companies from U.S. markets, and today’s news confirms another major defection. Momenta, the autonomous driving startup powering self-driving systems for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota, has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong…
Hyundai Motor Group has officially dethroned Volkswagen as the world’s second-most profitable automaker, CEO José Muñoz declared at a high-performance vehicle launch in France, widening the gap between the surging Korean conglomerate and Europe’s largest automaker now hemorrhaging cash. The…
Ford’s UK managing director is pushing back against proposed electric vehicle taxation just weeks after the U.S. federal tax credit expiration triggered the exact market collapse she’s warning about—exposing how legacy automakers built EV strategies dependent on perpetual government subsidies…
Swedish battery-electric truck startup Einride has sued Danish logistics giant Maersk over a collapsed deployment deal that was supposed to put 300 zero-emission trucks on American roads but instead became the latest casualty of the post-subsidy EV market collapse. The…
President Donald Trump highlighted a vehicle loan interest tax deduction during a November 19, 2025 speech, specifically mentioning Tesla and claiming the policy helps “middle income people” afford cars—four months after the same legislation eliminated the $7,500 EV tax credit…
Toyota announced a $912 million investment across five U.S. manufacturing plants to expand hybrid vehicle production capacity, creating 252 new jobs and marking the first U.S. production of hybrid-electric Corollas. The investment, revealed Tuesday, comes just six weeks after the…
The Detroit News reports that two years after promising an electric vehicle manufacturing revolution, America’s Battery Belt has collapsed into a landscape of stalled construction sites, mass layoffs, and desperate pivots to non-EV products. Despite $28 billion in taxpayer subsidies,…
Toyota began production Wednesday at its $13.9 billion North Carolina battery plant and announced an additional $10 billion investment over five years—a massive bet on hybrid vehicles timed perfectly with the Trump administration’s rollback of EV mandates. The facility in…
Toyota has reaffirmed its commitment to launching solid-state battery electric vehicles by 2027-2028, promising revolutionary 40-year battery lifespans and over 621 miles of range. But with a decade-long history of missed targets and competitors already testing similar technology on public…
Ford Motor Company executives are actively discussing whether to permanently discontinue the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, according to a Wall Street Journal report published November 6, 2025. The deliberations mark a dramatic reversal for a vehicle Ford once compared…
Honda Motor Co. cut its annual profit guidance by 21% on Friday, citing a critical semiconductor shortage and plummeting Asian demand while confirming the Japanese automaker now expects electric vehicles to comprise just 20% of global sales by 2030, reports…
Rivian Automotive posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings Tuesday, reporting a narrowed adjusted loss and positive gross profit for the second time this year. But the electric vehicle maker’s stock surge couldn’t mask the harsh reality waiting just beyond the quarterly numbers:…
Ford CEO Jim Farley has escalated his warnings about Chinese automotive dominance to existential levels, declaring that China’s manufacturing capacity could single-handedly destroy the entire North American auto industry. In a stark CBS Sunday Morning interview that aired October 26,…
BMW is showcasing its revolutionary iX3 electric SUV at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, marking the Asian premiere of the first production model from the automaker’s groundbreaking Neue Klasse platform. The iX3 debuts with industry-leading 400 kW fast…
Nissan has developed prototype solid-state battery cells that promise to double driving range while cutting charging times in half compared to current lithium-ion batteries. The Japanese automaker achieved these performance targets through a partnership with U.S.-based LiCAP Technologies, marking a…
Chinese automaker Chery has unveiled a solid-state battery prototype claiming 600 watt-hours per kilogram of energy density—nearly double current lithium-ion technology—that could enable electric vehicles to travel up to 808 miles on a single charge. The announcement positions China’s leading…
Omoda & Jaecoo, the export brands of Chinese automotive giant Chery Group, unveiled plans for an internal combustion engine achieving 48% thermal efficiency at their International User Summit in October 2025. If realized, this would dramatically outpace the industry standard…
Hybrid vehicles have overtaken electric vehicles in California’s auto market share for the second quarter of 2025, according to the California New Car Dealers Association’s Q2 Auto Outlook Report. The report shows hybrids gaining momentum while EV registrations continue to…
Global automakers are overhauling their China strategies as foreign brands see their market share slide from 66% in 2020 to just 38% in the first half of this year, according to BloombergNEF. The shift reflects surging domestic competition, rapid electrification,…
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled plans for a midsize electric pickup priced around $30,000, slated for production in 2027, promising faster assembly and enhanced profitability through innovative manufacturing techniques. Innovative EV Platform Design Ford introduced its Universal EV Platform on…
Hey EV adventurers, picture this: Your Rivian R2 gliding down the highway with the rear window dropped like a retro 4Runner – spy shots confirm it’s happening, but Rivian’s made some tough calls to keep it affordable. A prototype of…
Subaru unveiled the 2026 Uncharted EV in New York City, introducing the brand’s first front-wheel-drive model since 1996 amid a shifting electric vehicle market. This launch responds to volatile tariffs and fading consumer incentives, delivering a budget-friendly electric crossover with…
Tesla’s dominance in electric vehicle (EV) production is poised to yield significant profits from Canada’s new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates, fueling tensions with traditional automakers. According to a recent analysis, Tesla earned $2.8 billion globally in 2024 from selling compliance…
Thailand’s ambitious plan to become a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production is under strain as China’s hyper-competitive EV market spills over, threatening smaller brands and local goals, reports Reuters. With Chinese EV makers dominating over 70% of Thailand’s…
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…
Chinese automakers like BYD, Chery, and Great Wall Motor (GWM) are accelerating their push into Africa, leveraging low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids to tap the continent’s untapped potential. Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and Europe, these companies…
Redwood Materials, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling, is giving retired EV batteries a second life by converting them into cost-effective microgrids, the company announced on Thursday. By repurposing still-functional batteries, Redwood’s new division, Redwood Energy, is creating…
The U.S. Senate parliamentarian has dealt a significant blow to Republican efforts to undo landmark electric vehicle (EV) emission regulations set by the Biden administration. On Friday, June 20, 2025, the parliamentarian ruled that overturning these rules requires 60 votes…
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…
Hyundai Motor Co. is set to raise the price of all its US vehicles, including electric models, by 1% as early as next week, a move aimed at cushioning the impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. The South…
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