Articles tagged "Misc"

No matter which way some publishers try to spin the news, there's no hiding from the fact that electric cars are becoming more popular around the world. New numbers show that in the first three months of 2025, 4.1 million EVs were sold globally....

A comprehensive study conducted by the German Automobile Club (ADAC), Europe's largest roadside assistance organization, reveals a curious trend in vehicle reliability: electric cars are breaking down less frequently than their gasoline-powered...

The European Union and China are exploring a dramatic alternative to how electric cars are traded between the regions. Instead of the current system of tariffs, they are looking at setting minimum prices for Chinese-made EVs sold in Europe....

A new wave of tariffs in the United States is already causing disruption in the automotive world, particularly for manufacturers of electric cars based overseas. Several prominent European automakers, including Audi, Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover,...

Android Auto is about to add a new dimension to in-car entertainment. The latest beta version, 14.1, introduces support for Android games, transforming your vehicle's display into a temporary gaming console. Designed for use only when parked, the...

A new wave of tariffs announced by the US government is about to drastically change the landscape of the American auto industry, especially when it comes to electric cars. A 25% tariff will be levied on imported vehicles and auto parts, which will...

Despite what some media outlets would like you to believe, the start of 2025 shows a clear trend: electric cars are becoming more popular worldwide. Sales of both fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids jumped by 30% in the first two months of...

A new global EV market analysis just dropped, showing a healthy 18% year-on-year growth in sales throughout January 2025. That's still a 30% drop compared to December 2024, but that's to be expected. Sales go down after the holiday season and...

The future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States faces uncertainty as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ordered states to halt all new EV infrastructure projects under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure...

After President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, Justin Trudeau's Canada promised to retaliate. It's doing so with 25% additional tariffs on US-made goods. The tariff package is estimated to impact $155 billion...

Ola Kallenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz and president of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA), has urged the European Union to reconsider the fines imposed on automakers who fail to meet the new CO2 emissions standards. Källenius...

Chinese investors are expressing interest in buying German car factories as the local makers scramble to improve profitability amidst the shift towards green technologies. Volkswagen, a leading German automaker, is exploring options for its Dresden...

The Biden administration has been talking about banning Chinese EVs and certain technologies for quite some time, citing security risks, and now the legislation is much closer to reality. The Department of Commerce has just finalized the rule, which...

The EV market continues to grow, with 2024 seeing a record 8.1% of new car purchases in the US being all-electric. That's 1.3 million EVs sold, or 7.3% more than the previous year. While Tesla remains the dominant player, other automakers are slowly...

The electric vehicle market went through remarkable growth in 2024, with global sales figures proving naysayers wrong. 2024 was a year filled with misleading claims from political figures, media outlets, and even industry players. And yet, the EV...

The US Department of Defense decided to add two major Chinese companies, Tencent and CATL, to its list of "Chinese military companies." This designation is not an outright ban, but it will create significant hurdles for these companies in the US...

Contrary to what some media are reporting, the EV market in the United States is experiencing a period of remarkable growth, with sales and charging infrastructure expanding rapidly. According to the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation,...

We are witnessing the fastest transformation of the auto industry in decades, with technology playing a central role in shaping the future of mobility. LG Electronics, a company mostly known for its innovative consumer electronics, has emerged as an...

Despite a year of fluctuating fortunes for the EV market in 2024, the future looks bright for electric vehicles. Analysts at S&P Global Mobility predict a significant surge in EV sales for 2025, and the automotive industry is buzzing with...

The busy metropolis of Beijing is on its way to becoming a global leader in autonomous driving technology. New regulations passed today pave the way for the introduction of driverless public buses and taxis - a significant step toward the future of...