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Wednesday 26 June 2024
Volkswagen to invest US$5 billion in Rivian, forming EV software JV
Volkswagen Group and US-based Rivian announced on June 25 that the former will invest up to US$5 billion in the emerging EV maker. The pair will also establish a joint venture focusing...
Thursday 20 June 2024
Chinese carmakers urge tariff rise on high-displacement gasoline cars imported from EU
China might move closer to retaliating against the European Union following the bloc's tariff increase on EVs. In a recent closed-door meeting, Chinese automakers pushed its government...
Tuesday 18 June 2024
BYD becomes official partner of UEFA Euro 2024
BYD has been selected as the official e-mobility partner of UEFA Euro 2024, replacing Volkswagen, signifying the increasing prominence of Chinese businesses on the international st...
Thursday 6 June 2024
EU's potential tariff could be self-destructive as China supports 60% of the bloc's EV imports
The European Union is expected to announce punitive tariffs on China-made EVs after the European Parliament's election this week. Many European-branded vehicles and Tesla EVs are...
Wednesday 29 May 2024
European carmakers rely on cross-continental partnerships to compete in low-priced EV race
The competition of EUR20,000 (US$21,750) EV has mobilized the European automotive supply chain. Local automakers tend to collaborate with partners to gain a foothold in the sector...
Wednesday 29 May 2024
Volkswagen will debut low-cost EV in 2027 after joint effort with Renault collapses
Volkswagen said on May 28 that it plans to roll out a low-cost EV for the European market in 2027, a move that will help it counter Chinese rivals' offense. In addition, Magna Steyr...
Monday 27 May 2024
Will Chinese EV makers leverage declining sales to limit losses?
The cutthroat price competition in China in the past year has pressured many local automakers, resulting in significant losses. Some companies might have accepted their falling EV...
Tuesday 21 May 2024
EV rivalry among US, Europe, China stresses top German carmakers
The rivalry among China, Europe, and the US – the world's three largest EV markets – heats up as America and Europe are poised to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs. China has...
Friday 12 April 2024
Volkswagen invests EUR2.5 billion in China to boost innovation, jointly-built EVs with Xpeng
Volkswagen committed to a new investment in China. The carmaker said on April 11 that it will invest EUR2.5 billion (US$2.67 billion) in its Hefei site to facilitate innovation and...
Monday 25 March 2024
BYD takes on EV laggards Toyota, VW with steep China price cuts
Not content with unseating Tesla Inc. as the world's top-selling electric car maker, BYD Co. has now set its sights on stealing customers from the likes of Toyota Motor Corp. and...
Tuesday 12 March 2024
Western EV makers scaling back provides Chinese competitors challenges and opportunities
Slower demand for EVs has prompted European and US carmakers to delay their plans. Zhu Huarong, chairman of China-based Changan Automobile, said the situation will hamper Chinese...
Thursday 22 February 2024
Volkswagen's lithium battery business finds an Indian friend
A tractor manufacturer has signed an agreement to use Volkswagen's lithium cells.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Volkswagen to supply EV parts to Mahindra, open for EV manufacturing partner in India
As electric vehicles (EVs) gradually penetrate the nascent Indian market, Volkswagen looks to make inroads by partnering with local manufacturers aspiring for the EV sector and launching...
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Thousands of VWs stuck at US ports due to violation of UFLPA, say reports
Reports from international media indicate that Volkswagen's vehicles, including thousands of Porsche cars, hundreds of Bentley cars, and thousands of Audi cars, are being held at...
Friday 16 February 2024
Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors breaks ground on first plant, targeting 200,000 EVs annually
Scout Motors took a step further to establish its first production site in South Carolina, the US. The company aims to begin production by the end of 2026 and make 200,000 vehicles...