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Thursday 3 October 2024
Why is Volkswagen shutting down its factories?
Automaker Volkswagen has announced several plans to shut down or migrate its factories, signaling a strategic adjustment for the company in the global market. In particular, this...
Thursday 26 September 2024
European battery makers struggle as EV demand cools and investments falter
Europe's homegrown lithium battery sector is grappling with widening losses as electric vehicle (EV) demand slows and automakers face challenges in their transition to electrificat...
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Foreign auto joint ventures lose ground to local EV makers in China
Foreign auto joint ventures (JVs) that once dominated China's car market are rapidly losing market share to local electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, according to industry sources...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
German automaking industry in turmoil amid EV transition
The big-3 German automakers, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW, are all finding themselves struggling to adapt to the trend of vehicle electrification. Supply chain sources have...
Monday 9 September 2024
European carmakers struggle as China retaliation looms over tariffs
The European Union's temporary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, introduced in early July, have triggered a sharp decline in registrations across the continent. SAIC Motor's MG,...
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Qualcomm's smart automotive development leaves NVIDIA and Intel in the dust
Among the major automotive chip and software giants - Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Mobileye of Intel - the financial results for the second quarter of 2024 reveal a significant gap. Qualcomm's...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Xpeng's vehicle deliveries lag expectations amid intensifying EV competition in China
Xpeng Motors, a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has released its financial report for the second quarter of 2024. Despite ongoing challenges from a market price war, Xpeng's...
Wednesday 31 July 2024
Volkswagen and Xpeng to jointly develop in-car systems for Chinese EV market
Volkswagen has reached a new agreement with Xpeng Motors to jointly develop in-car systems for the Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) market, strengthening their existing partnership.
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Onsemi selected to power next-gen VW EV
Onsemi has announced a landmark supply agreement with Volkswagen (VW) - the world's second-largest automaker - to provide a complete power box solution for its next-generation electric...
Friday 12 July 2024
Potential trade war as China prepares countermeasures against EU tariffs on EVs
The European Union has announced additional tariffs of up to 38.1% on electric vehicles from China.
Monday 1 July 2024
Volkswagen, SAIC maintain deep ties with agreements to co-develop five EV models
The Volkswagen Group, one of the major foreign automakers operating in China, signed multiple new energy technology cooperation agreements with the SAIC Group on June 27.
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...