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General Motors (GM) is channeling a hefty $888 million into its Tonawanda propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, to boost production of the next-generation V8 engine, signaling a strategic recalibration in its electric vehicle (EV) ambitions. Announced on May 28, 2025, this investment highlights the automaker’s response to slower-than-expected EV demand while maintaining its foothold…
On May 28, 2025, Brazilian prosecutors filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD and two of its contractors, alleging the use of slave-like labor conditions and international human trafficking at a factory construction site in Camaçari, Brazil. The case, which seeks damages of 257 million Brazilian reais—approximately $50 million USD—highlights serious labor…
A recent study on non-exhaust emissions in road transport, conducted by e’misia in collaboration with EIT Urban Mobility, Transport for London (TfL), and the Greater London Authority (GLA), highlights a significant benefit of electric vehicles (EVs) for EV owners and enthusiasts: a drastic reduction in brake wear emissions. However, the report also flags tire and…
China’s commerce ministry is cracking down on a growing trend in the electric vehicle (EV) market: the sale of “zero-mileage” used cars—vehicles registered and plated but never driven. This practice, highlighted by Great Wall Motor’s Chairman Wei Jianjun, has sparked a regulatory response as automakers like BYD and Dongfeng Motor navigate intense competition and aggressive…
Alpine, Renault’s sporty premium brand, unveiled the A390 electric crossover on May 27, 2025, in Dieppe, France, but U.S. enthusiasts hoping to see this 470-horsepower EV on American roads will need to wait longer than expected. Initially planned as Alpine’s U.S. market entry, the A390’s launch has been delayed due to rising tariffs and shifting…
Today, Renault’s premium brand Alpine unveiled the A390, a midsize electric crossover blending sports car heritage with family-friendly practicality, aiming to challenge the Porsche Macan. Built in Dieppe, France, this 470-horsepower EV leverages three electric motors for dynamic performance, signaling Alpine’s bold push into the premium SUV market. Alpine A390: Power and Performance Redefined The
Volvo Cars announced on May 26, 2025, that it will cut 3,000 jobs globally, primarily targeting white-collar roles, as the automaker grapples with high costs, a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, and looming trade tariffs, reports Automotive News. The decision comes amid a challenging period for the automotive industry, with Volvo citing the need…
Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe took a significant hit in April 2025, with new-car registrations dropping nearly 53% to 5,475 vehicles, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This marks the fourth consecutive month of decline for the EV giant, as Chinese competitors like BYD gain ground in the rapidly growing European…
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