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China’s BYD Signs $1bn Deal For Factory In Turkey
BYD, China's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, is to setup a manufacturing plant in Turkey, as EU tariff talks falter
EU Tariffs On Chinese EVs Come Into Force
Higher EU tariffs on certain Chinese EV makers kicked in this week, as Brussels follows US to protect domestic motor industry
Fisker Seeks Approval For Firesale Of Remaining EVs
Fisker asks bankruptcy judge for permission to sell remaining Ocean SUV at just $14,000 per EV, down from $70,000
Tesla Sales Fall For Second Straight Quarter
Despite price cuts, Tesla's global sales fall for the second straight quarter in another sign of weakening demand for EVs
China’s Premium EV Makers See Deliveries Surge In June
China's top three premium EV makers see boost in deliveries in June, but incentives and discounts make profitability harder goal
Renault-Backed EV Start-Up BeyonCa Sets Up In Hong Kong
BeyonCa, backed by Renault and Dongfeng Motor, aims to create 'Made In Hong Kong' luxury electric vehicle brand
Troubled EV Maker Rivian Lays Out Path To Profitability
At first-ever investor day EV maker Rivian lays out profitability plans after $5bn deal with VW offers it financial lifeline
Nyobolt Reveals EV Battery That Recharges In Just Five Minutes
Range anxiety solution? Nyobolt demos its ultra-fast charging car battery recharging to 80 percent in just five minutes
Tesla Issues Fourth Recall For Cybertruck
Most Cybertrucks in the United States are being recalled over problems with windshield wipers and exterior trim
EU, China Agree To Talks Over Planned EV Tariffs
EU, China hold talks and agree to further negotiations as bloc plans tariffs up to 38 percent on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports
Workers Killed In Fire At South Korean Battery Plant
At least 22 workers killed in fire at lithium battery plant near Seoul after chain of explosions destroy second floor of structure
EU To Impose Tariffs Up To 38 Percent On Chinese EVs
European Commission investigation provisionally concludes China offers unfair subsidies to its EV makers – tariffs announced
Nio Sees EV Sales Surge Amidst Price War
Chinese EV maker Nio expects record second-quarter sales, launches lower-cost brands as it vies with Tesla, BYD in cutthroat market
Elon Musk Disagrees With US Tariffs On Chinese EVs
Tesla's Elon Musk confirms opposition to the Biden Administration's implementation of 100 percent tariffs on Chinese EVs
Electric Vehicles Twice As Likely To Hit Pedestrians – Study
Study analysed UK road collisions, finds pedestrians twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car, than a petrol or diesel car
EU Widens Investigations Into Chinese Imports, Subsidies
After the United States imposes 100 percent tariffs on certain Chinese goods, Europe widens its investigations into Chinese goods
Biden Administration Imposes 100 Percent Tariff On Chinese EVs
Electric vehicles made in China are now subject to a 100 percent tariff, to protect US manufacturers from cheap imports
Shares In Chinese EV Firm Zeekr Soar On Debut
EV maker Zeekr, controlled by car giant Geely, valued at nearly $7bn as investors heartened by surging sales
Musk: Tesla ‘To Spend $500m’ On Charger Expansion This...
Elon Musk says Tesla to spend more than $500m on charger network expansion this year, after disbanding Supercharger team
Biden Admin Set To Impose Tariffs On Chinese Electric Vehicles
America reportedly set to announce next week import tariffs on strategic Chinese sectors, including electric vehicles
Tesla Fires Software, Service, Engineering Staff
Tesla lays off software, service, engineering staff after disbanding Supercharger team, as major cull continues
US Probes Ford BlueCruise Driver Assistance Over Crashes
US highway safety agency opens formal investigation into Ford BlueCruise following two fatal crashes in which AI-powered system was engaged
Tesla Shares Surge On China Advanced Self-Driving Push
Tesla makes key advances toward advanced self-driving rollout in China as chief Elon Musk meets with premier Li Qiang
US Regulator Probes Effectiveness Of Tesla Autopilot Recall
US auto safety regulator opens new investigation into adequacy of Tesla Autopilot recall, saying it may not address safety concerns
Tesla Cuts Prices Across Major Markets
Tesla cuts prices in US, China, Germany, other major markets as it faces intensifying competition, slowing sales
Tesla Cuts More Than 10 Percent Of Workforce
Tesla lays off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amidst slower growth, tougher competition from China
Apple Axes 600 Staff In First Layoffs Since Pandemic
Hundreds of Apple staff are to be handed their marching orders, reportedly centred on cancelled self-driving EV project
Tesla Shares Dive After EV Shipments Disappoint
Investors unhappy after Tesla posts a shipment slump in first quarter despite price cuts, amid concern about user demand for EVs
Tesla Owners Lose Battery Range Class Action Bid
Setback for Tesla owners, after federal judge rules legal claims over false range claims, must be pursued individually