BEIJING: By most measures, the last thing China needs is more electric cars crowding a market with more losers than winners, driving down prices at the expense of profit and taking the fight for market share beyond China. And that’s just what it is getting. Automakers are expected to launch 110 EVs and plug-in hybrids … Read more
Not content with unseating Tesla as the world’s top-selling electric car maker, BYD has now set its sights on stealing customers from the likes of Toyota Motor and Volkswagen in one of the most aggressive rounds of discounting seen in China’s bruising price war. The automaker is currently discounting almost every electric and hybrid car … Read more
Touchscreen infotainment systems have become a staple feature in modern car interiors, boasting sleek designs and user-friendly interfaces. However, their convenience also brings forth a growing worry regarding their impact on driver attention. According to a report by ARSTechnica, automotive safety testing organization EuroNCAP highlights a concerning trend. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) increasingly rely on … Read more
Tesla expects to start production of its long-anticipated, next-generation electric vehicle at its Texas factory in the second half of 2025, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday. But Tesla shares were down 6.5% in premarket trading as Musk noted that ramping up production of the new vehicle would be challenging and Tesla also warned … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that Chinese electric vehicle companies will “demolish” their competitors elsewhere in the world without trade barriers. “Our observation is generally that the Chinese car companies are the most competitive car companies in the world, so I think they will have significant success outside of China, depending on what kind … Read more
