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China's EV execs bullish on Western pressure at Beijing car show
Beijing (AFP) April 26, 2024 Electric vehicle executives at a top car show in China were bullish on prospects for growth, despite a gruelling price war and mounting Western pressure on the industry. Thousands of car lovers and company representatives descended on Beijing this week for the Auto China show - a chance for industry giants to show off new designs and cutting edge technologies aimed at getting ahead in the fiercely competitive sector. And even as firms face down a cut-throat price war at home and mounting regula ... read more |
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China offers nearly $1,400 for car trade-insBeijing (AFP) April 27, 2024 Drivers in China who trade in an old car for a newer model are eligible for a subsidy of up to 10,000 yuan ($1,380), the commerce ministry has announced. ... more
US regulators probe Tesla recall over autopilot concernsWashington (AFP) April 26, 2024 US auto safety regulatory body said on Friday it opened a probe to determine whether Tesla's decision to recall two million cars last December over autopilot safety concerns was adequate. ... more 
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China showBeijing (AFP) April 25, 2024 Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descended on the capital for the start of the Auto China show Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in the world's biggest electric vehicle market and abroad. ... more 
Volvo Cars net profit falls but says demand strongStockholm (AFP) April 24, 2024 Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said Wednesday its net profit fell in the first quarter but it sold a record number of units in March and expects strong demand this year. ... more |
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China's Chery carmaker eyes Spain for first EU factory Madrid (AFP) April 16, 2024 China's Chery Automobile is to set up its first European factory in Spain following a deal with Spain's Ebro-EV Motors, the government said on Tuesday. ... more 
Volkswagen to invest additional 2.5 bn euros in ChinaShanghai (AFP) April 11, 2024 German carmaking giant Volkswagen Group said Thursday it would invest 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to expand its operations in China as it tries to prevent a sales slide in its most important market. ... more 
Aston Martin to make petrol cars 'for as long as allowed'London (AFP) April 11, 2024 British luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda will continue to produce traditional combustion-engine vehicles for as long as legally possible, its boss told UK media this week. ... more 
Bikes overtake cars in ParisParis (AFP) April 11, 2024 Bicycles have passed cars as a means of transport in Paris according to a recent study, a city official said Thursday. ... more 
Bumpy ride for electric cars in EuropeLillestrom, Norway (AFP) April 11, 2024 Electric cars are a key part of Europe's green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with 10 years to go before a crucial milestone. ... more |
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Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit from fatal crash
San Francisco (AFP) April 9, 2024 Tesla has settled with the family of an engineer killed when his Model X crashed in Silicon Valley six years ago, avoiding a trial, according to court filings Monday. A jury trial was to start next week in a wrongful death suit that accused Tesla of not living up to its marketing when it came to driver-assistance and safety technology in its cars. Court documents filed Monday said Tesla and the family of Wei Lun Huang had reached a settlement, and that Tesla is asking the amount involved remain ... read more 
GM says Cruise robotaxis back on the road with human driversSan Francisco (AFP) April 9, 2024 GM subsidiary Cruise on Tuesday said it plans to get its self-driving cars back on the road without human drivers after suspending robotaxi service late last year due to safety concerns. ... more |
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France funds effort to deploy 10,000 EV chargers Paris (AFP) April 8, 2024 A unit of France's national development bank said on Monday it had teamed up with an operator of electric vehicle rechargers to finance the deployment of nearly 10,000 points at businesses switching their fleets of vehicles. ... more 
Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil robotaxi in AugustSan Francisco (AFP) April 6, 2024 Elon Musk revealed Friday that Tesla will pull back the curtain on a robotaxi this summer, news that comes as adoption of self-driving vehicles hits speed bumps over safety concerns. ... more 
Electric cars credited with lower CO2 emissions in US neighborhoodsLos Angeles (AFP) April 4, 2024 The booming use of electric vehicles in parts of California is reducing CO2 emissions in those areas, a study showed Thursday, bolstering a key pillar of the state's drive towards net zero. ... more
Tesla reports drop in auto sales, while Toyota sees US surgeNew York (AFP) April 2, 2024 Tesla reported sharply lower first-quarter auto sales on Tuesday amid an underwhelming demand outlook for electric vehicles, while legacy players including Toyota rode improved US inventories to higher sales. ... more 
Green truckin': US finalizes new heavy-vehicle pollution standardsWashington (AFP) Mar 29, 2024 Following last week's crackdown on car emissions, President Joe Biden's administration on Friday unveiled finalized pollution standards for trucks, placing vehicle tailpipes at the forefront of his climate crisis agenda. ... more |
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