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Volkswagen stops production at Chinese plant in electric push
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) July 11, 2025 Volkswagen and its Chinese partner SAIC have shuttered production at a plant in China due to slowing demand for internal combustion engine cars, a Volkswagen spokesman told AFP Friday. "Volkswagen Group and its joint venture partners are accelerating the transformation towards electric, intelligent, connected vehicles," the spokesman said. "Many SAIC Volkswagen sites are currently being converted or have already been converted for electric vehicle production," he added. The spokesman confirm ... read more |
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Stellantis warns of plant closures as e-van sales stallHordain, France (AFP) July 2, 2025 US-European automaker Stellantis may close factories in the coming months because sales of electric light commercial vehicles are not finding enough clients, its European chief warned Wednesday. ... more 
Indian capital bans fuel for old cars in anti-pollution bidNew Delhi (AFP) July 1, 2025 India's capital banned fuel sales to ageing vehicles on Tuesday as authorities try to tackle the sprawling megacity's hazardous air pollution. ... more 
China's Xiaomi receives almost 300,000 SUV pre-orders in minutesBeijing (AFP) June 27, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle maker Xiaomi received almost 300,000 pre-orders within an hour for its first sport utility vehicles in what the company said was a "miraculous" moment for the industry. ... more 
US following up on possible Tesla robotaxi infractionsNew York (AFP) June 24, 2025 US safety regulators contacted Tesla after its self-driving cars stopped abruptly, sped or swerved into the wrong lane as the company began limited robotaxi service, US officials said Tuesday. ... more |
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Uber to launch driverless taxis in London next yearLondon (AFP) June 10, 2025 Ride-hailing firm Uber will launch self-driving taxis in London next year when England trials new driverless services, the firm and the UK government said on Tuesday. ... more 
Auto sector reels from China's rare earth restrictionsTokyo (AFP) June 6, 2025 The global auto industry has been rocked by China's decision to restrict exports of rare earth magnets that are crucial to making vehicles. ... more 
Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revivalBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) June 3, 2025 On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services. ... more 
Chinese automakers get stern 'price war' warning after discount spreeBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2025 A top industry group had a stern rebuke Saturday for automakers fuelling a "price war", a week after Chinese EV giant BYD announced sweeping trade-in discounts, with multiple competitors following suit. ... more 
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build siteRio De Janeiro, Brazil (AFP) May 29, 2025 Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and alleged slave labor conditions at a build site, according to legal documents seen by AFP Thursday. ... more |
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EU adopts CO2 targets reprieve for car industry
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 27, 2025 EU countries gave final approval on Tuesday to a reprieve for European carmakers over new emission targets, as they seek to balance climate goals with support for a struggling key industry. Starting this year, the European Union is cutting the average carbon emissions that new vehicles sold in the 27-country bloc are permitted to produce, with steep fines if auto manufacturers fail to comply. Carmakers had expressed concern that they would not be able to meet the target because of lacklustre sal ... read more 
US Senate blocks California's electric vehicle mandateWashington (AFP) May 22, 2025 US senators on Thursday blocked California's landmark mandate phasing out gas-powered cars, dealing a blow to the state's move towards electric vehicles in a pointed rebuke of Democratic climate change policies. ... more |
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EU considers new anti-dumping action against Chinese tyresBrussels, Belgium (AFP) May 21, 2025 The European Commission said Wednesday that it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into car and truck tyres made in China. ... more
Chinese EV giant BYD to open European centre in HungaryBudapest (AFP) May 15, 2025 Chinese electric-vehicle giant BYD will open a European centre in Hungary, creating 2,000 new jobs, the government said on Thursday, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been wooing China. ... more 
Baidu plans self-driving taxi tests in Europe this yearShanghai (AFP) May 14, 2025 Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday. ... more 
EV sales to continue growing despite trade uncertainty: IEAParis (AFP) May 14, 2025 Uncertainty about trade and industrial policy triggered by US tariffs won't derail growth in sales of electric vehicles, which should account for one in four cars sold this year, the IEA said Wednesday. ... more
AI-Driven Microgrid Control Enhances Renewable Stability and EV IntegrationSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 As the global push for renewable energy accelerates, the challenge of stabilizing power grids amidst fluctuating solar and wind output and the rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) adoption become ... more |
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