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Tuesday 9 July 2024
EU tariff on Chinese EVs stirs industry waters, MG holds steady
The European Union's temporary tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) kicked in on the 5th, sparking varied reactions among automakers. Despite initial assurances from Chinese...
Monday 8 July 2024
BEV sales to hit 10 million in 2024, says Counterpoint
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are set to reach the 10-million milestone in 2024, marking a significant achievement for the global passenger vehicle market, according to Counterpoint...
Wednesday 3 July 2024
Cybersecurity breach at CDK disrupts thousands of US car dealerships
Over the past two weeks, the North American car dealership market has experienced a major disruption, with no immediate resolution in sight. The primary cause is a hack of CDK Global,...
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.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Anti-subsidy duties by EU on Chinese EVs led to initial negotiations between the two sides
The European Union (EU) has imposed an anti-subsidy provisional tax on Chinese EVs, with a maximum total tax rate nearing 50%, higher than market expectations.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Taiwan-based Calin reportedly the sole supplier of Waymo's cameras
Automotive camera supplier Calin Technology held its annual shareholder meeting on June 25. Chairman Chia-Pin Liu said the company's operation in 2024 will exceed last year. As the...
Monday 24 June 2024
Chinese automakers look to live streaming to shake stuffy image
Competition in China's cutthroat car market is pushing even legacy automakers' senior executives to take up livestreaming to stoke sales.
Friday 21 June 2024
Automakers navigate smartphone integration challenges
Over the past two years, international car manufacturers have been working hard to reclaim control over smart...
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Computer and automobile manufacturers urge India to reconsider anti-dumping duty on PCBs from China
India-based IT hardware companies and automakers are urging the Indian government to reconsider its anti-dumping duty on imported PCBs from China and Hong Kong, increasing their production...
Monday 17 June 2024
How Chinese automakers can respond to EU's new EV tariffs and continue to grow
Chinese EV manufacturers may feel resentment toward the additional tariffs imposed by the EU, but in reality, they still have multiple options to maintain sales growth.
Thursday 13 June 2024
China EV makers have room to absorb EU tariffs, find new markets
Chinese electric carmakers may be crying foul over the European Union's imposition of additional tariffs, but they have several options to keep growing, including shifting production...
Thursday 13 June 2024
Legacy tier-1s find themselves in tight spot as automakers transfer cost pressure
Legacy automotive tier-1 suppliers are in hot water because major automakers face fierce competition and scale back their EV investments. Carmakers continue to pressure tier-1s, saying...
Monday 27 May 2024
Automakers have rearranged supply chain to respond intensifying trade war
The economic conflict centering on EVs is heating up. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently said he does not support the US tariff hike on China-made EVs. However, Tesla has rearranged its...
Monday 20 May 2024
Major Japanese automakers plan collaboration on key car tech development
The major Japanese automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are planning cross-industry collaborations to develop new automotive technologies. The scope includes Generative AI...
Thursday 16 May 2024
Could massive US tariffs on Chinese EVs harm the US automobile industry instead?
According to a report from Bloomberg, after nearly two years of evaluation, the Biden administration is preparing to target Chinese EVs.