Smart Cars
Tesla Raises Prices of Chinese-Made Model 3 by 1,500 Euros in Germany Amid EU Tariffs
July 11, 2024 – Following the implementation of tariffs by the European Union (EU) on electric vehicles made in China, Tesla announced on Wednesday that it has increased the prices of its Model 3 cars in several EU countries including France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Poland, Spain, and Sweden by approximately 1,500 euros. The new pricing…
Hungary Urges EU to Accelerate EV Transition, Opposes Tariffs on Chinese Imports
July 11, 2024 – Hungarian Minister of Economic Development, Naji Maton, announced at a press conference in Budapest on July 10th that Hungary has submitted a proposal to the European Union’s Competitiveness Council. The proposal outlines a comprehensive set of measures aimed at accelerating the European Union’s transition to electric vehicles. Maton emphasized the need…
Stellantis Ramps Up European Hybrid Push with 30 New Models this Year
July 09, 2024 – Stellantis Unveils Ambitious Hybrid Expansion Strategy for European Markets, Aiming for a Greener Tomorrow In a move designed to cater to the escalating demand for sustainable mobility in Europe, Stellantis has announced a sweeping expansion of its hybrid technology across multiple brands, pledging to introduce an impressive 30 hybrid models across…
BYD and Ayvens Forge Partnership to Offer Electric Fleet Solutions to European Businesses
July 09, 2024 – In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, BYD Motor Company and Ayvens, an international sustainable mobility services provider, inked a strategic collaboration Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 2nd at BYD’s Shenzhen headquarters. This partnership heralds a new era in the provision of diversified and multifaceted electric vehicles (EVs) to European…
First Model Featuring Honda-Sony EV Chassis to Hit the Market in 2026
July 08, 2024 – Honda and Sony have announced their collaboration to share an electric vehicle (EV) chassis, marking a significant step in the automotive industry. The two companies plan to introduce this shared chassis system in their North American models starting from 2026. The chassis, often referred to as the backbone of a car,…
Nobel Laureate Foresees the Demise of Gas Stations by 2050, Ushering in the Era of Electric Vehicles
July 05, 2024 – Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, Akira Yoshino, has recently stated that gas stations may cease to exist by 2050. Yoshino, who revolutionized the battery industry by developing the world’s first rechargeable lithium-ion battery prototype in 1983, envisions a future where fossil fuel-powered vehicles are phased out in favor of electric alternatives….
BMW Chairman Criticizes EU Tariffs on Chinese Electric Cars as ‘Dead End’
July 05, 2024 – BMW Chairman and CEO Oliver Zipse has criticized the European Union’s decision to impose a temporary tariff of up to 37.6% on Chinese-made electric vehicles from July 5th. According to Zipse, this measure will not only fail to enhance the competitiveness of the European automotive industry but may actually harm the…
LG Energy and CATL Partner to Provide LFP Batteries for Renault’s Electric Cars
July 02, 2024 – LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to Renault’s electric vehicle subsidiary, Ampere. This marks LGES’s first large-scale supply of LFP batteries. Ampere revealed its intention to incorporate LFP technology into its mass production plans, collaborating with suppliers…
Tesla Drops to Third-Worst in J.D. Power’s US New Car Quality Rankings
June 28, 2024 – The renowned consulting firm J.D. Power has recently released its 2024 Initial Quality Study (IQS) of new vehicles in the United States, providing insights into the quality landscape of the automotive industry. The report places Ram at the top of the list, boasting a Problem Per 100 (PP100) score of just…
China’s Auto Boom: Affordable Excellence Set to Dominate 2030 Market
June 28, 2024 –A recent report by the US-based consulting firm Alix Partners forecasts that Chinese automakers will command a significant 33% share of the global automotive market by 2030. This prediction marks a substantial increase from the current 21% market share, with the bulk of the growth anticipated to originate from markets beyond China’s…