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Chinese automakers target emerging markets as US and EU raise barriers In a strategic shift, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are focusing on emerging markets as the US and Europe impose tariffs and restrictions on Chinese imports. This move could lead to Chinese dominance in the world’s most important developing economies, including Southeast Asia, Latin…
Volvo Cars reported a 13% increase in global sales for May 2024, reaching 68,034 units. Reuters reports that the growth was primarily driven by a 27% surge in Europe and the strong performance of the fully electric EX30 model. However, sales in the United States and China experienced slight declines of 5% and 1%, respectively.…
The European Commission is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) from July 4, according to EU officials. This move comes as a result of an investigation into subsidies in China’s EV industry, which has strained the already tense China-EU relationship, reports SCMP. During a meeting with the EU’s department of trade…
In a groundbreaking move, Volvo Cars is set to introduce the world’s first electric vehicle (EV) battery passport for its flagship EX90 SUV, which is about to enter production. The Swedish automaker, owned by China’s Geely, developed the passport in collaboration with UK startup Circulor, utilizing blockchain technology to map supply chains, reports Reuters. Pioneering…
US and EU Throw Up Roadblocks, but Automakers Grow Closer to China The US and Europe are erecting barriers to keep Chinese cars out of their markets, but at the corporate level, automakers are growing ever closer to China. President Biden’s quadrupling of tariffs on Chinese EV imports and the EU’s probe into Chinese EV…
Tesla's software update, version 2024.20, rolls out now with exciting new features. The update brings major upgrades to the adaptive headlights
Musk Slams New US Tariffs Tesla CEO Elon Musk has come out strongly against the new US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). His comments follow President Joe Biden’s decision to drastically increase these tariffs, quadrupling them in the process. Musk, speaking via video link at a tech conference in Paris, stated, “Neither Tesla nor…
Tesla has recently set up an impressive display featuring the upgraded Model 3 Performance and the much-anticipated Cybertruck at a mobility expo in Macau. This exhibition took place at the Car, Sky, and Vehicle Expo held at the Venetian Cotai Expo Hall A, drawing considerable attention. The Vehicles on Display The Tesla display reportedly included…
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