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Wednesday 5 March 2025
Mexico considers heavy tariffs on Chinese auto imports as US trade pressure mounts
Mexico is contemplating tariffs on Chinese imports to mitigate US trade pressures. Such tariff changes could significantly impact the Chinese automotive industry in Mexico.
Tuesday 4 March 2025
BYD weighs third European factory to dodge rising tariffs
With the European Union (EU) increasing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, BYD is ramping up its localization efforts to minimize the impact. The company is evaluating...
Monday 3 March 2025
Tesla fights back with software push in China, Model Y overhaul amid rising competition
Facing intensifying competition from both established and emerging automakers, Tesla is doubling down on software and hardware upgrades to navigate market challenges. The company's...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Taiwan's EV boom: Volvo unveils EX30 SUV with Snapdragon 8155-powered smart cockpit
Taiwan's electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing robust growth, prompting automakers to introduce new models in 2025. Among them, Volvo just launched its next-generation fully...
Thursday 27 February 2025
Nissan lacks momentum for either mainstream or innovative cars
Nissan has been struggling with the bleak outlook that no one seems to be able or willing to come to its rescue, either from within or outside of the Japanese automaker.
Thursday 27 February 2025
Can German automakers stage comeback in China?
Nissan's crisis is being examined in the light of its product roadmaps, competitiveness, corporate culture, and pace of transformation, among others. However, the Japanese automaker's...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Tesla rolls out autopilot in China, edging closer to FSD approval
Tesla has begun rolling out a software update in China, introducing Autopilot driver-assistance features similar to the Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in the US—without explicitly...
Wednesday 26 February 2025
Chinese automakers' race to outpace Tesla comes at a steep cost
Global automakers have long sought to dethrone Tesla, with Chinese manufacturers now aggressively targeting its limited model lineup and sluggish innovation. Yet, the cost of this...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Editor's pick: How Foxconn's CDMS model is game changer for Japan's auto sector
The global electric vehicle (EV) market is evolving rapidly, and Japan's legacy automakers are at the center of the latest industry shakeup. Following the collapse of the Honda-Nissan...
Tuesday 25 February 2025
EV dead end: Nikola's fall highlights financial and supply woes for startups
US-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Nikola has recently filed for bankruptcy protection, a move that comes as no surprise to industry insiders, who view the company as having reached...
Monday 24 February 2025
Global EV sales, 2024 review and 2025 forecast

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Friday 21 February 2025
China's auto price war nearing a turning point—Trump's tariffs could be an unexpected catalyst
China's automotive market remains caught in an intense price war, with competition becoming increasingly cutthroat over the past two years. This has forced weaker brands out of the...
Friday 21 February 2025
BYD ignites smart driving war in China's auto market
The fight in China's auto market has shifted from electrification to intelligent driving, as leading new energy vehicle (NEV) maker BYD makes intelligent driving a standard feature...
Thursday 20 February 2025
Honda-Nissan merger drama unfolds as alliances shift and Renault strengthens ties with Geely
The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan has taken an unexpected turn, with reports emerging that talks, initially called off, could be revived. In a surprising move, Honda is...
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Automakers recalibrate electrification plans as tariffs, subsidies shift
Global automakers are revamping their electrification strategies amid shifting subsidies and tariff uncertainty. After overestimating demand outside China, industry giants from the...