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Lotus, the iconic British automaker, is poised to halt production at its historic Hethel, Norfolk factory after 59 years, with plans to shift manufacturing to the United States, according to a report by Autocar. This strategic pivot, driven by U.S. tariffs and a challenging electric vehicle (EV) market, could reshape Lotus’s future as it leans…
Chinese automaker BYD is set to triple its electric bus and truck production in Europe with a new $94 million facility in Komarom, Hungary, a move that strengthens Hungary’s position as a hub for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) investment. Announced on June 27, 2025, by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, the plant will increase BYD’s…
Chinese automakers like BYD, Chery, and Great Wall Motor (GWM) are accelerating their push into Africa, leveraging low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids to tap the continent’s untapped potential. Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and Europe, these companies are eyeing South Africa as a launchpad for a broader African strategy, according to Reuters.…
China has tied a tentative deal on minimum import prices for French cognac to progress in negotiations over EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), creating a complex trade standoff with significant implications for the EV industry. This development, reported by Reuters, underscores the broader trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels, with EV manufacturers and…
Tesla’s vice president of sales and manufacturing for North America and Europe, Omead Afshar, has left the electric vehicle (EV) giant, marking another high-profile exit as the company navigates declining sales and a pivot to autonomous technology. The departure, confirmed by three sources familiar with the matter, comes as Tesla grapples with a 19% year-to-date…
The dream of fully autonomous cars continues to stall, leaving electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and industry watchers intrigued yet cautious. Despite early optimism following the US military’s Darpa challenge two decades ago, progress toward Level 5 self-driving cars—capable of driving anywhere in all conditions—has hit significant hurdles. A Bloomberg chart projecting automation levels through 2
In May 2025, Tesla’s European sales plummeted for the fifth consecutive month, with only 8,729 vehicles sold across the European Union—a 40.5% decline from the 14,682 units sold in May 2024, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) grows, Tesla’s struggles highlight shifting consumer preferences toward affordable…
Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market gained momentum in May 2025, with new-car registrations climbing 1.9% to 1.11 million units, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. This uptick, driven by robust demand for plug-in hybrids and battery-electric cars, signals a shifting landscape for EV owners and enthusiasts amid global trade tensions and growing competition. The…
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