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Drama in the EV world: Volkswagen’s profits cratered 38% this half-year, as U.S. tariffs turn the green revolution into a red-ink mess. Volkswagen Group reported a sharp decline in profits for the second quarter and first half of 2025, even as vehicle deliveries rose, highlighting the challenges of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) while facing…
Ouch! Europe’s new car registrations tanked 5.1% last month—here’s why EV momentum is fading and what it spells for drivers. Europe’s automotive market faced a significant setback in June, with new car registrations dropping 5.1% to 1.24 million vehicles—the steepest decline in 10 months—as growth in battery-electric vehicle (EV) sales slowed to its weakest pace…
Rivian has unveiled plans for its new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, a key step that supports the automaker’s renewed push to scale production at its nearby Georgia manufacturing facility. This development follows months of financial adjustments, including layoffs, but highlights Rivian’s focus on growth through affordable electric vehicles. The headquarters will open in late…
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 1960s counterculture era, arrived late and faced immediate challenges, including a recall that halted sales…
Volkswagen is set to bring its self-driving ID.Buzz electric minivan to the U.S. in 2026, partnering with Uber to launch a robotaxi service in Los Angeles. This move positions the German automaker as a key player in the autonomous electric vehicle (EV) market, challenging leaders like Waymo and Tesla. The Wall Street Journal reported that…
In June 2025, Tesla’s UK sales climbed 3.7% to 7,700 vehicles, a modest recovery after a sluggish first half, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This uptick follows a 1.3% year-to-date decline, with 22,700 Tesla vehicles registered in the UK through June. The broader electric vehicle (EV) market also…
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 times to as little as 18 months, compared to over five years for Western rivals,…
Rivian Automotive, a key player in the electric vehicle (EV) market, reported a significant decline in deliveries for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting broader industry struggles. The company delivered 10,661 vehicles, a 22% drop from the 13,790 vehicles delivered in Q2 2024, according to Reuters. This downturn, coupled with production constraints and looming policy…
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