Nissan Motor Co. has announced the closure of vehicle production at its Oppama plant in Japan by the end of fiscal year 2027, a strategic move tied to the company’s push for profitability amid evolving electric vehicle demands. This decision…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers Neta and Zeekr have come under scrutiny for artificially boosting sales figures by insuring vehicles before actual buyer purchases, allowing them to meet aggressive targets amid fierce market competition. This revelation, detailed in a Reuters investigation,…
In Mexico, budget-conscious buyers like Uber driver Patricia Gatica are turning to affordable cars made in China, such as the $17,000 Chevy Aveo, which offers impressive fuel efficiency at 48 miles per gallon, according to Bloomberg. This trend extends to…
Geely Automobile Holdings, led by billionaire Li Shufu, is making waves in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market by launching its namesake brand in Italy with all-electric and hybrid SUVs. Announced on Thursday, July 3, 2025, this move marks Geely’s first…
China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, BYD Co., has paused its plans to build a major production facility in Mexico due to escalating trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, according to a Bloomberg report. The…
Ford Motor Co.’s electric vehicle (EV) sales dropped sharply by 31.4% in the second quarter of 2025, largely due to a safety-related stop-sale of its popular Mustang Mach-E. The recall, affecting over 317,000 vehicles globally, stems from a software glitch…
On June 3, 2025, the Morning Midas, a cargo ship carrying 3,048 Chinese vehicles, including 750 electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids, caught fire and sank 20 days later, costing the industry an estimated $560 million, according to the Anderson Economic…
Lucid Motors CEO Marc Winterhoff has urged Congress to preserve the $7,500 federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit, warning that its elimination could cripple startups like his in a competitive market. As the Senate prepares to vote on a bill…
Volex, a leading cable manufacturer, reported a 25% profit increase for the year ending March 2025, driven by soaring demand for its electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Despite concerns over U.S. tariffs under President Trump, the company’s strategic global operations and…
A dramatic incident unfolded in the Pacific Ocean late Monday when the Morning Midas, a car carrier transporting electric vehicles (EVs), sank after a fire raged on its deck for weeks. The 600-foot-long vessel, which had been adrift since June…
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…
Volvo Cars’ CEO, Hakan Samuelsson, has raised concerns over looming tariffs that could significantly increase costs for electric vehicle (EV) buyers in the United States. In a recent statement, Samuelsson highlighted the challenges of maintaining affordability for models like the…
J.P. Morgan Chase increased its stake in Tesla by 9.5% (or 3.43 million shares) in the first quarter of 2025, according to its latest 13F filing with the SEC. The asset manager held 39,415,548 shares in Tesla as of March…
In March 2025, U.S. electric vehicle (EV) registrations soared by 20%, reaching 115,758 units, driven by consumer anticipation of price hikes from looming tariffs on imported autos and parts, according to S&P Global Mobility. This growth outpaced the overall light-vehicle…
Honda has postponed its ambitious $11 billion (C$15 billion) electric vehicle (EV) production hub in Ontario, Canada, for at least two years, citing U.S. tariffs and a slower-than-expected EV market. The decision, announced by CEO Toshihiro Mibe on May 13,…
Chinese billionaire Eric Li’s decision to privatize Zeekr, a New York-listed electric vehicle (EV) brand, marks a significant shift for the company just one year after its U.S. initial public offering (IPO). According to a Forbes report, parent company Geely…
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…
Ford Motor has increased prices on three of its Mexico-produced electric vehicles (EVs), including the Mustang Mach-E, due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The automaker announced the price hikes on May 7, 2025, citing mid-year pricing adjustments…
BMW has unveiled its next-generation Gen6 electric powertrain, set to debut in the iX3 later this year, promising a transformative leap in efficiency, range, and performance for its Neue Klasse lineup. According to BMW’s official release, this modular 800-volt architecture…
Ford has pulled its annual guidance, bracing for a staggering $1.5 billion blow from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the automaker announced on Monday, May 5, 2025. As reported by Reuters, this move comes amid uncertainty over the levies, which…
The Zeekr 007 GT, a sleek electric wagon from Geely’s premium EV brand, is turning heads with glowing reviews as it gears up for its European debut in Q2 2025. Branded as the Zeekr 7 GT in Europe, this “shooting…
BMW has announced a surprising pause on its electric vehicle (EV) production through May 2025, leaving EV enthusiasts wondering about the future of models like the i4 and i5. According to a report by Automotive News, the German automaker will…
In a surprising move, Tesla has introduced a 1.99% APR financing offer for its newly redesigned Model Y in the U.S., a clear sign of weaker-than-expected demand for the popular electric SUV. Announced on May 2, 2025, this incentive, available…
On April 29, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing his 25% auto tariffs, offering relief to automakers after intense industry pushback, according to Reuters. This move, which includes credits for vehicles assembled in the U.S. and…
At the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Zeekr, a premium electric vehicle brand under Geely, debuted its flagship 9X SUV, a plug-in hybrid that blends cutting-edge technology with authentic Chinese craftsmanship, aiming to rival Rolls-Royce and Maybach. Forbes reported that Zeekr’s…
On April 24, 2025, Slate Auto, a Michigan-based electric vehicle startup, unveiled its game-changing Blank Slate pickup truck in Long Beach, California, promising to shatter the price barrier for EVs with a base cost of $20,000. Backed by Amazon founder…
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced exemptions for U.S. automakers from certain tariffs, a significant concession following intense lobbying by industry leaders concerned about rising electric vehicle (EV) costs and supply chain disruptions, according to the Financial Times. This decision,…
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…
On April 16, 2025, Reuters reported a significant hurdle for Tesla’s ambitious U.S. production plans, as President Donald Trump’s escalated tariffs on Chinese goods disrupt the supply chain for the Cybercab and Semi electric vehicles. The tariffs, now at a…
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…
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