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Starting from 2025, Nissan vehicles will be equipped with the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. This is a strategic step towards Nissan’s target of making 40% of U.S. vehicle sales fully electric by 2030.
Nissan

Nissan Cancels $1.1 Billion EV Battery Plant in Japan Amid Financial Turnaround Efforts

Nissan Motor Co. has halted its $1.1 billion plan to construct an electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Kitakyushu, Japan, as the company shifts focus to financial recovery amid a projected record net loss. Announced on May 9, 2025, this decision underscores Nissan’s broader restructuring strategy under new CEO Ivan Espinosa, impacting its EV production…

Kia

Kia EV5 Global Launch Set for 2025: Upgraded Electric SUV Targets Tesla Model Y

Kia is gearing up to launch the global version of its EV5 electric SUV in the third quarter of 2025, bringing a refined contender to the electric vehicle market. With production slated at Kia’s Autoland Gwangju plant in South Korea, the EV5 aims to challenge the Tesla Model Y with competitive pricing, updated design, and…

EV Tensions Rise: EU Launches Subsidy Probe, China Reacts Strongly
BYD

BYD Targets 50% Overseas Sales by 2030, Focusing on Europe and Latin America

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD is setting its sights on global expansion, aiming for half of its sales to come from outside China by 2030, according to a recent report from CNEVPost. The company plans to drive growth primarily through Europe and Latin America, positioning itself to compete with the world’s largest automakers. BYD’s…

Tesla

WWII Veteran Uses Sherman Tank to Crush Tesla in Symbolic Protest Against Elon Musk

On May 7, 2025, 98-year-old British WWII veteran Ken Turner made headlines by driving a Sherman tank over a blue Tesla Model S, license plate reading “FASCISM,” in a dramatic protest against Elon Musk. The event, captured in a YouTube video, highlights Turner’s strong stance against what he perceives as Musk’s support for far-right movements…

Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" Name Defended in Court. Photo courtesy of Tesla.
Tesla

Tesla’s China-Made EV Sales Drop 6% in April Amid Rising Competition

Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in China took a hit in April, falling 6% year-over-year, as the U.S. automaker faces fierce competition from Chinese rivals and struggles with a tarnished image in Europe, according to a recent Reuters report. This marks the seventh consecutive month of declining sales for Tesla’s China-made vehicles, highlighting the challenges…

Taycan

Huawei’s Maextro S800 Interior Unveiled: A Luxury EV That Outshines Rolls-Royce

Huawei’s new luxury electric sedan, the Maextro S800, has officially revealed its interior, setting a new benchmark in the EV market with a cabin that surpasses even the iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom in tech and luxury. Launched under Huawei’s HIMA subsidiary, the S800 combines cutting-edge technology with opulent features, positioning it as a serious contender in…

Tesla

Tesla’s UK Sales Plummet to Two-Year Low in April Amid Rising EV Competition

Tesla’s new car sales in the UK dropped by a staggering 62% in April 2025, hitting their lowest point in over two years, according to data released by research group New AutoMotive. This decline comes as the electric vehicle (EV) market faces increasing competition from European and Chinese brands, with Tesla preparing to launch a…

Semi

Onsemi Forecasts Strong Q2 Revenue Growth Amid Rising EV Chip Demand

On May 5, 2025, Onsemi announced a promising second-quarter revenue forecast, surpassing Wall Street expectations, driven by robust demand for its silicon carbide chips in electric vehicles (EVs). Despite economic uncertainties and looming U.S. tariffs, the chipmaker’s outlook signals a resilient EV market, offering insights for EV owners and enthusiasts following industry trends, according to…

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