EU tariffs not a deterrent, says Chinese EV maker XPeng
Hong Kong (AFP) - Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng said Friday that European Union tariffs on EVs made in China ...
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Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boost
Paris (AFP) - Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast ...
Embattled Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over risk of panel detachment
New York (AFP) - Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because of a defect that can lead an exterior ...
Germany’s Siemens to cut over 6,000 jobs worldwide
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - German industrial giant Siemens said Tuesday it planned to cut over 6,000 jobs worldwide due to ...
China EV giant BYD soars after 5-minute charging platform unveiled
Beijing (AFP) - Shares in Chinese EV giant BYD surged to a record high Tuesday after it unveiled new battery ...
New blow to German auto sector as Audi announces job cuts
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Premium carmaker Audi said Monday it will cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 in Germany, citing "immense ...
Battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Stockholm (AFP) - Swedish electric car battery maker Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden after failing to secure financing ...
Volkswagen to navigate another tricky year after 2024 profit plunge
Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) - Volkswagen said Tuesday its profits nosedived in 2024 amid high costs and fierce Chinese competition as ...
Volkswagen profits hit as high costs, China woes weigh
Wolfsburg (Germany) (AFP) - German auto giant Volkswagen said Tuesday its annual profits nosedived during a torrid year that saw ...
South Korea’s Kia denies responsibility for anti-Musk ad
Seoul (AFP) - South Korean automaker Kia told AFP on Tuesday it had not approved an advertising campaign that featured ...
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