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Continental's Ultra-High Performance Tire Ranks First in Tire Performance in German MagazineContinental’s ultra-high performance (UHP) tire, Continental SportContact 7, took first place in the UHP summer tire test conducted by Auto Bild sportscars (4/24 issue) with the ratings “test winner” and “exemplary.” The ultra-high-performance tire prevailed against six tire models from international manufacturers and was the test winner with an overall score of 1.2. The editors […]
Hyundai's Electric Vehicle Lineup Racks Up 48 Awards Across 13 CountriesIn the fierce global electric vehicle market, Hyundai Motor Group’s various electric vehicle models have been honored one after another at award ceremonies hosted by influential automotive organizations and media around the world, including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. According to Hyundai Motor Group on March 19, the electric vehicles of its three brands […]
Fisker to Halt Production for Six Weeks due to Deteriorating Business ConditionsAmerican electric vehicle startup Fisker announced on March 18, 2024, that it will halt production for six weeks. The company cited deteriorating cash flow and the need to prevent inventory build-up as reasons for the halt. It also added that it is currently in alliance negotiations with major automakers and focusing on avoiding bankruptcy. Fisker […]
Bentley Named 'Britain’s Most Admired Automotive Manufacturer' For Two Consecutive YearsBentley Motors was selected as “Britain’s Most Admired Automotive Manufacturer” for the second year in a row. On the 12th, Bentley Motors announced that it had been ranked first in the automotive sector for two consecutive years, according to a survey conducted by Echo Research. The “Britain’s Most Admired Companies” award is a corporate reputation […]
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Chinese Automakers' Cars Made in MexicoAccording to a report by the Detroit News on March 17, 2024 (Local time), Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on automobiles made in Mexico by Chinese automakers, double the levy he has previously said he would impose on automobiles made south of the U.S. border. Earlier this month, Trump threatened a […]
The U.S. Presents a Strategic Plan for the Development of Charging Infrastructure and Hydrogen Refueling Stations for Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial VehiclesOn March 13 (local time), the U.S. government announced its strategic plan for developing charging infrastructure and hydrogen refueling stations for medium—and heavy-duty commercial vehicles by 2040. This strategy aims to identify priority hubs based on freight volumes, connect these with critical corridors, and eventually achieve a national network by linking corridors. The U.S. federal […]
Fisker Inc. Prepares for Possible Bankruptcy FilingAccording to The Wall Street Journal, Fisker Inc. has reportedly hired restructuring advisors to prepare for a possible bankruptcy filing. The company is currently facing a challenging period, with the possibility of its stocks being delisted due to recent declines. In its latest annual report, Fisker warned that it may be unable to continue operations. […]
U.S. Federal Government Invests $750 Million To Expand Green Hydrogen ProductionForbes reported on March 13, 2024, that the U.S. Biden administration is pushing ahead with efforts to make carbon-free hydrogen a cheaper and more widely available clean energy source by distributing $750 million in federal funds to help companies and universities, including Plug Power, GM, and Cummins, expand production of electrolyzers that make hydrogen and […]
IIHS Study Finds Driver Attention Systems Falling Short in Safety StandardsAccording to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), most electronic systems that perform some driving tasks for humans do not adequately check if the driver is paying attention, do not issue strong enough warnings, or do not take other measures to prompt the driver to act. Of the 14 partially automated […]
Future is Here: Waymo Unveils Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing in LAWaymo, the autonomous driving division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced that it will begin offering a fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the general public in Los Angeles starting March 14, 2024, and plans to launch in Austin, Texas, by the end of this year. Waymo has been testing its Level 4 autonomous ride-hailing service […]
Toyota Tops U.S. Patent Office Rankings for Car BrandsOn March 12, 2024, Toyota’s U.S. branch announced that it obtained the most patents among car manufacturers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2023. Toyota added that it secured the most patents as a car manufacturer for ten consecutive years. Although the total number of patents across all industries decreased by 3% […]
Trump Reignites Debate: Scrapping Electric Vehicle Policy?This year is a presidential election year in the United States. There is widespread talk about the need to respond to Trump’s possible re-election. Along with this, there are concerns about possible changes to Biden’s actively pursued electric car strategy. Trump has publicly declared that he will scrap Biden’s electric vehicle power. There has been […]
China's BYD Sends Delegation to Mexico for Electric Car Factory ReviewOn March 9, 2024, it was reported that the Chinese firm BYD dispatched a delegation to Mexico to consider building an electric car factory there. According to a Mexican government official, last week, BYD executives met with government officials and Chinese suppliers located in Jalisco, including ITI, which manufactures machinery for automotive parts. The cost […]
China's BYD Sets Sights on 2024: Aiming for 4 Million Electric VehiclesOn March 11, 2024, China’s BYD announced that it had expanded its product lineup to five items by launching the Seal, Song Plus, and Qin Plus in the UAE market. These are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles following the battery electric cars Han and Atto3. BYD launched Atto3 in the UAE market in June 2023 and […]
Chinese Electric Cars Outperform US Competitors in SalesThe Financial Times reported that Mathias Miedreich, CEO of Belgian conglomerate Umicore, said that sales of Chinese-made electric vehicles outpace those from the U.S. because of their superior performance and better price. In the interview, he said that Chinese electric cars sell well because they are genuinely good, and it seems like American companies are […]
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Breaks Records: Fastest Electric Vehicle on the RoadDr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has announced that its Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package has become the fastest electric vehicle to be produced. Porsche’s development driver, Lars Kern, set a new record in the electric vehicle category capable of driving public roads on February 23 by recording a lap time of 1 […]
Volkswagen Begins Pre-Sales For the New ID.7 Tourer in the European MarketVolkswagen has begun pre-sales in Europe for the ID.7 Tourer, which was first unveiled in February this year. The ID.7 sedan was launched in April 2023 and is currently sold in North America, Europe, and China (ID.7 VIZZION for the Chinese market). The ID.7 Tourer is launched as a new flagship, joining Volkswagen’s new Passat […]
EU Finds Evidence of Chinese Government Unfairly Providing SubsidiesThe EU’s European Commission announced that after months of investigation, it had found evidence that the Chinese government was unfairly providing subsidies for electric vehicles exported to Europe through direct fund transfers. In October 2023, Europe began an official investigation into China’s electric vehicle industry. As European companies enter the European Union, they are competing […]
Tesla Launches Exclusive 2-Seater Model Y in FranceTesla launched a new 2-seater Model Y in France on March 5, 2024. According to Tesla insiders, the new model has a storage capacity of 76.2 cubic feet ( about 2,158 liters ), offers a range of up to 351 miles (about 565 km) (WLTP cycle), and was launched as a vehicle for business that […]
Chinese Cars on US Roads Could Be Subject to Tighter RegulationsOn March 7, 2024, the Biden administration in the United States announced that Chinese cars, which are rarely seen on American roads due to high tariffs, could pose a significant risk to the U.S. by collecting sensitive data on Americans and sending it back to Beijing. President Joe Biden of the United States stated in […]
Continental's Ultra-High Performance Tire Ranks First in Tire Performance in German Magazine Continental’s ultra-high performance (UHP) tire, Continental SportContact 7, took first place in the UHP summer tire test conducted by Auto Bild sportscars (4/24 issue) with the ratings “test winner” and “exemplary.” The ultra-high-performance tire prevailed against six tire models from international manufacturers and was the test winner with an overall score of 1.2. The editors […]
Hyundai's Electric Vehicle Lineup Racks Up 48 Awards Across 13 Countries In the fierce global electric vehicle market, Hyundai Motor Group’s various electric vehicle models have been honored one after another at award ceremonies hosted by influential automotive organizations and media around the world, including in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. According to Hyundai Motor Group on March 19, the electric vehicles of its three brands […]
Fisker to Halt Production for Six Weeks due to Deteriorating Business Conditions American electric vehicle startup Fisker announced on March 18, 2024, that it will halt production for six weeks. The company cited deteriorating cash flow and the need to prevent inventory build-up as reasons for the halt. It also added that it is currently in alliance negotiations with major automakers and focusing on avoiding bankruptcy. Fisker […]
Bentley Named 'Britain’s Most Admired Automotive Manufacturer' For Two Consecutive Years Bentley Motors was selected as “Britain’s Most Admired Automotive Manufacturer” for the second year in a row. On the 12th, Bentley Motors announced that it had been ranked first in the automotive sector for two consecutive years, according to a survey conducted by Echo Research. The “Britain’s Most Admired Companies” award is a corporate reputation […]
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Chinese Automakers' Cars Made in Mexico According to a report by the Detroit News on March 17, 2024 (Local time), Donald Trump said he would impose a 100% tariff on automobiles made in Mexico by Chinese automakers, double the levy he has previously said he would impose on automobiles made south of the U.S. border. Earlier this month, Trump threatened a […]
The U.S. Presents a Strategic Plan for the Development of Charging Infrastructure and Hydrogen Refueling Stations for Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles On March 13 (local time), the U.S. government announced its strategic plan for developing charging infrastructure and hydrogen refueling stations for medium—and heavy-duty commercial vehicles by 2040. This strategy aims to identify priority hubs based on freight volumes, connect these with critical corridors, and eventually achieve a national network by linking corridors. The U.S. federal […]
Fisker Inc. Prepares for Possible Bankruptcy Filing According to The Wall Street Journal, Fisker Inc. has reportedly hired restructuring advisors to prepare for a possible bankruptcy filing. The company is currently facing a challenging period, with the possibility of its stocks being delisted due to recent declines. In its latest annual report, Fisker warned that it may be unable to continue operations. […]
U.S. Federal Government Invests $750 Million To Expand Green Hydrogen Production Forbes reported on March 13, 2024, that the U.S. Biden administration is pushing ahead with efforts to make carbon-free hydrogen a cheaper and more widely available clean energy source by distributing $750 million in federal funds to help companies and universities, including Plug Power, GM, and Cummins, expand production of electrolyzers that make hydrogen and […]
IIHS Study Finds Driver Attention Systems Falling Short in Safety Standards According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), most electronic systems that perform some driving tasks for humans do not adequately check if the driver is paying attention, do not issue strong enough warnings, or do not take other measures to prompt the driver to act. Of the 14 partially automated […]
Future is Here: Waymo Unveils Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing in LA Waymo, the autonomous driving division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced that it will begin offering a fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the general public in Los Angeles starting March 14, 2024, and plans to launch in Austin, Texas, by the end of this year. Waymo has been testing its Level 4 autonomous ride-hailing service […]
Toyota Tops U.S. Patent Office Rankings for Car Brands On March 12, 2024, Toyota’s U.S. branch announced that it obtained the most patents among car manufacturers from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2023. Toyota added that it secured the most patents as a car manufacturer for ten consecutive years. Although the total number of patents across all industries decreased by 3% […]
Trump Reignites Debate: Scrapping Electric Vehicle Policy? This year is a presidential election year in the United States. There is widespread talk about the need to respond to Trump’s possible re-election. Along with this, there are concerns about possible changes to Biden’s actively pursued electric car strategy. Trump has publicly declared that he will scrap Biden’s electric vehicle power. There has been […]
China's BYD Sends Delegation to Mexico for Electric Car Factory Review On March 9, 2024, it was reported that the Chinese firm BYD dispatched a delegation to Mexico to consider building an electric car factory there. According to a Mexican government official, last week, BYD executives met with government officials and Chinese suppliers located in Jalisco, including ITI, which manufactures machinery for automotive parts. The cost […]
China's BYD Sets Sights on 2024: Aiming for 4 Million Electric Vehicles On March 11, 2024, China’s BYD announced that it had expanded its product lineup to five items by launching the Seal, Song Plus, and Qin Plus in the UAE market. These are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles following the battery electric cars Han and Atto3. BYD launched Atto3 in the UAE market in June 2023 and […]
Chinese Electric Cars Outperform US Competitors in Sales The Financial Times reported that Mathias Miedreich, CEO of Belgian conglomerate Umicore, said that sales of Chinese-made electric vehicles outpace those from the U.S. because of their superior performance and better price. In the interview, he said that Chinese electric cars sell well because they are genuinely good, and it seems like American companies are […]
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Breaks Records: Fastest Electric Vehicle on the Road Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG has announced that its Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach package has become the fastest electric vehicle to be produced. Porsche’s development driver, Lars Kern, set a new record in the electric vehicle category capable of driving public roads on February 23 by recording a lap time of 1 […]
Volkswagen Begins Pre-Sales For the New ID.7 Tourer in the European Market Volkswagen has begun pre-sales in Europe for the ID.7 Tourer, which was first unveiled in February this year. The ID.7 sedan was launched in April 2023 and is currently sold in North America, Europe, and China (ID.7 VIZZION for the Chinese market). The ID.7 Tourer is launched as a new flagship, joining Volkswagen’s new Passat […]
EU Finds Evidence of Chinese Government Unfairly Providing Subsidies The EU’s European Commission announced that after months of investigation, it had found evidence that the Chinese government was unfairly providing subsidies for electric vehicles exported to Europe through direct fund transfers. In October 2023, Europe began an official investigation into China’s electric vehicle industry. As European companies enter the European Union, they are competing […]
Tesla Launches Exclusive 2-Seater Model Y in France Tesla launched a new 2-seater Model Y in France on March 5, 2024. According to Tesla insiders, the new model has a storage capacity of 76.2 cubic feet ( about 2,158 liters ), offers a range of up to 351 miles (about 565 km) (WLTP cycle), and was launched as a vehicle for business that […]
Chinese Cars on US Roads Could Be Subject to Tighter Regulations On March 7, 2024, the Biden administration in the United States announced that Chinese cars, which are rarely seen on American roads due to high tariffs, could pose a significant risk to the U.S. by collecting sensitive data on Americans and sending it back to Beijing. President Joe Biden of the United States stated in […]
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