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Apple abandons secret electric car project to focus on AI
Apple has canceled its plans to build an electric vehicle as it shifts research funding to generative artificial intelligence. This is according to a source familiar with the situation.
Apple's project for electric vehicles, also known…
BYD launches the most expensive electric sports car, Yangwang U9
BYD, a Chinese startup, hopes Yangwang U9 can compete with Ferrari and Lamborghini
BYD launched an electric supercar capable of reaching 60 miles per hour in less than three seconds. The Chinese startup is aiming to compete with luxury…
Post-Brexit Watchdog “ready” to investigate floods of cheaper Chinese electric vehicles
The head of Britain’s post-Brexit watchdog said that it was ready to follow Brussels and launch an investigation into Chinese firms flooding the market with electric cars. However, the government had not requested it.
Oliver Griffiths,…
The new battery technology could allow electric cars to travel 1000 km on a single charge
Scientists say that a breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries using small silicon particles and gel polymers could lead to electric cars capable of traveling over 1000 km (over 600 miles) on a charge.
range-anxiety, or the fear of how long…
Electric vehicles are halted by private buyers
Last month, the number of zero emission vehicles sold to private purchasers fell by 25%.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' (SMMT) latest figures have prompted it to reduce its forecasts for the percentage of the market that…
El Musk’s empire and the $56bn Tesla deal that went wrong
Elon Musk's long-term compensation package includes shares worth $56 billion. A Delaware judge ruled that Musk must forfeit the shares. This has caused a stir at Tesla and threatens to distract the boss from the problems at his company and…
Musk wants to increase Tesla’s stake in the company for it to become a leader in AI
Elon Musk wants more control over Tesla, as it pushes the company into advanced technologies beyond car manufacturing.
In a tweet on his platform Twitter/X he wrote, "I'm uncomfortable growing Tesla into a leader in AI and robotics…
The car finance bubble bursts when drivers are unable to pay their payments
Deal complaints are on the rise due to rising interest rates and cost of living.
Complaints about auto finance deals have doubled in the past year due to drivers having difficulty paying their monthly bills.
Abby Thomas, the chief…
How Britain and Germany worked together to defeat France over electric car tariffs
Years ago, Brexiteers referred to the UK as "a treasure island" that brought Berlin billions of dollars in revenue each year.
It was prophesied that one day, the German Chancellor will convince Brussels to give in to British demands and…
Volkswagen Germany to Cut Thousands of Jobs
Volkswagen in Germany has warned its employees that they will be facing a wave of job cuts. The company is fighting the same high costs, low productivity and other problems that plague the German economy.
It is believed that the carmaker…
Stellantis, owner of Vauxhall, in talks with Chinese competitor for European EV Battery Factory
Vauxhall's owner Stellantis has been in discussions with a Chinese manufacturer of batteries to build an European factory for auto cells, despite warnings from its chief executive about the danger of Beijing dominating the automotive…
Mercedes: Electric car market is brutal for manufacturers
Mercedes-Benz said that the electric car market was "brutal" to carmakers due to intense competition forcing them lower prices.
The sales of electric cars in Europe and China are on the rise, while the US is further behind. However, the…
Carmakers warn that time is running out on post-Brexit EV tariff delays
In a letter addressed to Ursula von der Leyen, the Commission's President, Europe's largest auto lobby group has redoubled its efforts to get the European Union not to impose tariffs on new electric vehicles after Brexit.
The European…
As Brexit tariffs kick in, electric car prices will increase by £3,400.
Brexit regulations that will come into effect next year will increase the price of electric vehicles (EVs) by £3,400 .
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has warned that the cost of battery-powered EVs will increase as a…
Musk reduces Tesla Model 3 price in UK by £3,000
Tesla has reduced the price of the entry-level Model 3 in Britain, in an effort to increase demand for electric vehicles in light of growing competition and slow sales.
The new model of the Model 3 was launched by the carmaker on Tuesday…
Germany is leading the push to delay tariffs on electric vehicles between EU and UK
Germany leads a European push for accepting a British request to defer tariffs between the UK an EU on the sale of electric vehicles, after industry warned that the duties could cost billions and lead to a reduction in the workforce.
On…
Nissan boss: world needs to move away from combustion engines
The boss of Nissan has warned that the world "needs to move on" from the internal combustion engine days after UK prime minister Rishi Sunak delayed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars.
Sunak's decision last week to push back…
Carmakers in UK must meet EV sales targets despite delays to petrol vehicle ban
According to those briefed about the new government regulations, even though ministers are pushing back on a petrol car ban, the UK auto industry will have to meet mandatory targets for electric vehicle sales starting in January.
After…