ID. range, the GTI revival, PPE platform and Group strategy — Wolfsburg’s EV pivot in full.
In a twist that echoes the iPhone’s early skeptics, electric vehicle (EV) drivers are pushing back against the touchscreen takeover, demanding the return of physical buttons. A 2024 Euro NCAP ruling mandating physical controls for key functions by January 2026 has sparked a global shift, with automakers like Volkswagen and Hyundai responding to customer frustration…
Rivian Automotive’s stock soared this week after reports revealed the electric vehicle (EV) maker outsmarted looming U.S. tariffs by stockpiling critical battery materials from Asia. According to Bloomberg, Rivian quietly amassed lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech Co. late last year, a move that’s now shielding it from tariff-driven cost spikes and…
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells from China’s Gotion High-Tech last year, a strategic move to shield its Commercial Van and…
President Trump’s proposed tariffs on imported cars and auto parts could significantly inflate electric vehicle (EV) prices, potentially stalling the industry’s momentum in the U.S. market, according to a detailed analysis by The New York Times. However, EVs like the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4, built domestically with fewer imported components, may emerge as…
On April 28, 2025, major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, and Hyundai, urged Congress to intervene and halt California’s ambitious plan to phase out gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, a policy adopted by 11 other states. Citing potential disruptions to vehicle shipments within months, the industry’s plea highlights a critical tension between regulatory mandates and the…
Volkswagen AG has forged a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. to deploy thousands of fully autonomous, all-electric ID. Buzz AD vans across U.S. markets, starting with a commercial launch in Los Angeles in 2026, according to Reuters. This collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) into ride-hailing services, leveraging Volkswagen’s…
Tesla’s anticipated first-quarter 2025 earnings, set for release on April 22, signal a slight decline in net profit to below $1.1 billion, down from the same period in 2024, intensifying scrutiny on CEO Elon Musk’s divided attention between the automaker and his advisory role in President Trump’s administration, reports The New York Times. Slumping Sales…
On April 15, 2025, a report from Japan’s Nikkei newspaper sparked concern by claiming Honda Motor Co. was planning to shift production of its CR-V and Civic models from Canada to the United States to dodge new U.S. tariffs. Canadian officials swiftly debunked the claim, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Federal Industry Minister Anita…
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