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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 decision reflects broader uncertainties in the global EV industry as automakers navigate shifting trade landscapes…
Tesla’s second-quarter 2025 deliveries declined by 14% compared to last year, but the numbers proved less severe than anticipated, boosting the company’s stock price. According to a post on X by Sawyer Merritt on July 2, 2025, Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles, including 373,728 Model 3 and Model Y units, and 10,394 other models like 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 in the electronic door latches that could trap occupants inside, posing serious risks. This setback,…
Volvo Cars reported a 12% decline in global sales for June 2025, totaling 62,858 vehicles, marking the fourth consecutive month of falling volumes due to trade tariffs and weaker electric vehicle (EV) demand, according to Reuters. This downturn highlights challenges for the Swedish automaker, majority-owned by China’s Geely, as it navigates a shifting EV landscape.…
In June 2025, Tesla’s revamped Model Y sparked a significant sales boost in Norway and Spain, signaling strong demand for the updated electric SUV despite broader market struggles. According to Reuters, Tesla’s registrations in these countries surged, driven by the Model Y’s appeal, even as the company faces competition and backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s…
In June 2025, BYD Co., China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, achieved its strongest sales month of the year, delivering 377,628 vehicles, including 206,884 battery electric passenger cars, a 10% increase from June 2024, according to a company statement, reports Bloomberg. Despite heavy price reductions, the growth fell short of expectations, while rival Geely Automobile…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is electrified by Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV, but delivery waits of up to 60 weeks have sparked backlash among eager buyers. The smartphone-turned-EV maker secured 240,000 orders within 18 hours of the YU7’s launch on June 26, 2025, overwhelming its production capacity, with only a few vehicles ready for immediate delivery,…
General Motors has unveiled a game-changing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery that promises to make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable without compromising range, potentially shifting the competitive landscape away from China’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) dominance. According to IEEE Spectrum, GM’s LMR cells offer 33% higher energy density than China’s top LFP batteries at similar product
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