Smart Cars
European EV Industry Warns: Stick to 2035 Zero-Emission Target or Risk Falling Further Behind China
December 11, 2025 – A group of prominent leaders in Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) sector have urged the European Commission to uphold its 2035 target for zero-emission new cars, warning that any policy rollback could undermine investment confidence and widen the gap between Europe and China in the EV race. The European Commission is set…
Bloomberg Survey: Nearly Half of China’s First – Time Car Buyers Eye Electric Vehicles
December 10, 2025 – A recent survey by Bloomberg Intelligence reveals a growing preference among first – time car buyers in China for electric vehicles (EVs) over other powertrain options. The key factors driving this trend are affordability, a wide range of available models, and a significant improvement in charging convenience. The survey, carried out…
US Consumer Interest in EVs Slumps as Hybrids Gain Favor
April 9, 2025 – The United States is trailing behind the United Kingdom, Europe, and China in the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Recent research indicates that American consumers’ interest in EVs has not only plateaued but has started to decline. A Gallup survey revealed that in 2023, 59% of American drivers had either…
EV Guru Andy Palmer Cautions Against Hybrid Detour, Urges Auto Industry to Embrace Pure Electric to Stay Ahead of China
December 26, 2024 – Andy Palmer, known as the “godfather of electric vehicles,” has issued a stark warning to automobile manufacturers considering abandoning electric vehicles in favor of hybrid cars. Palmer, who previously served as CEO of Aston Martin and held senior positions at Nissan, sat down for an interview with Business Insider where he…
Electric Car Owners Overwhelmingly Prefer EVs: Less Than 1% Want to Go Back to Gasoline
December 16, 2024 – According to the latest research conducted by the Global Electric Vehicle Drivers’ Alliance (GEVA), an overwhelming majority of electric vehicle owners express extremely high satisfaction with their EVs, with less than 1% willing to switch back to gasoline-powered cars. The comprehensive study, which surveyed 23,254 respondents across 18 countries, revealed that…
German Automotive Industry Faces Job Losses of Up to 186,000 by 2035 Amid Transition
October 30, 2024 – According to a recent study published by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) on Tuesday, the transformation of the German automotive industry could potentially result in the loss of up to 186,000 jobs by 2035, with approximately a quarter of those positions already eliminated. The study, conducted by Prognos…
Trust in Japanese Manufacturing Eroded: Over 5,000 Companies Face Bankruptcy in Six Months
October 18, 2024 – According to recent data released by the Tokyo Shoko Research Institute, a private research organization in Japan, the number of bankruptcies in the country has surpassed 5000 in the six months from April to September this year, marking a decade-high. Sakata Yoshihiro, the head of the intelligence department at the Tokyo…
Paris Auto Show 2024: Chinese Automakers Step into the Spotlight as Mercedes and Japanese Giants Skip Event
October 14, 2024 – The 90th edition of the Paris Mondial de l’Automobile is set to take place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 14th to 20th. As the world’s first auto exhibition, dating back to 1898, its influence in the industry is unquestionable. Looking back at the Paris Auto Show two…
Norway Leads the Way: Electric Car Ownership Tops Gasoline Vehicles
September 20, 2024 – Despite being rich in oil resources, Norway has now emerged as a global leader in vehicle electrification. According to the latest vehicle registration data released by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), the country has surpassed a significant milestone with the number of electric cars exceeding that of gasoline-powered vehicles, making it…
Norway Hits New Milestone: Electric Vehicles Account for 94% of Car Sales in August
September 04, 2024 – Norway, a leading producer of oil and gas, has set a new world record in electric vehicle (EV) sales. In August, EVs accounted for a staggering 94% of all car sales in the country, as reported by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) on Monday. Among the 11,114 cars sold in August,…
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