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Xiaomi SU7 reaches another milestone – 20,000 deliveries

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Xiaomi launched its SU7 all-electric sedan back in March and has since struggled to meet the enormous demand. In fact, according to Xiaomi, demand is five times higher than initially anticipated so deliveries are significantly delayed. Still, the company is doing all it can, rapidly ramping up production and now it announced it already completed 20,000 deliveries. With wait times… Read more…

Ford opens entire dealership to EVs, brings 90% of Americans within reach

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Ford Motor Company announced that it is opening up its entire dealership network to sell and service EVs. This decision means that over 90% of Americans will now live within a 25-mile radius of a Ford dealership equipped to handle their electric needs. Initially, Ford introduced the Model e EV dealer program in 2022, which required dealers to meet certain… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen protest increased tariffs on Chinese EVs

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The European Union’s recent decision to impose tariffs as high as 38% on electric vehicles imported from China has sent ripples through the automotive industry, particularly among German automakers. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen, who have all found a lucrative market in China, are voicing strong concerns about the potential backlash the tariffs could have on their Chinese operations. BMW CEO… Read more…

The EU to impose additional tariffs on Chinese-made EVs if negotiations fall through

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The Chinese EV exports in Europe are another step closer to higher tariffs. After Turkiye announced its hefty 40% tariff on Chinese car imports a couple of days ago, the European Commission came out with a preliminary decision as well. The European Commission started an investigation back in October last year to find out if Chinese EV makers are benefiting… Read more…

Apple showcases next-gen CarPlay at WWDC

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Apple used its WWDC event to showcase the progress it made with the next generation of CarPlay. Initially announced in 2022 the upcoming CarPlay system is finally coming this year and the company now showed what we can expect from it. With most modern EVs sporting multiple screens, Apple gives automakers and drivers the tools to tailor the interface to… Read more…

Germany’s EV industry largest in Europe, China leads globally

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Germany has solidified its position as Europe’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer. In 2023, German automakers produced a staggering 1.27 million electric cars, comprising both battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. This figure places Germany second only to China in global EV production. While most of China’s EVs are sold domestically, Germany has a more outward-facing approach, with 76% of its… Read more…

Lotus Emeya sets new charging record

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The Lotus Emeya was unveiled last year and it went on sale in China before orders started in the EU and UK back in March of this year (with deliveries coming between July and September). To drive up some hype (are the order books emptier than expected?), the brand has now announced that the Emeya broke a record. For charging.… Read more…

Tesla starts hiring once again, numerous job offerings in sales and services

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Tesla has been going through a rough patch in the last couple of quarters and the company even resorted to mass layoffs. It is estimated that around 15-20% of Tesla’s staff were let go earlier this quarter. Elon Musk even fired the team behind Tesla’s Superchargers before rehiring some of them after realizing they are an essential part of Tesla’s… Read more…

XPeng reveals official image of Mona M03

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XPeng, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has just revealed the first official image and name of its highly anticipated new model – the XPeng Mona M03. This compact electric sedan is the inaugural model in XPeng’s new Mona series, a collaboration with ride-hailing giant Didi Global. With an estimated starting price of under RMB 200,000 (€25,700), the M03 could be… Read more…

Stellantis posts record sales in Europe

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European auto giant Stellantis continues its electrifying ascent in 2024, securing an 18.5% market share in the first five months with a 1.8% increase in sales volume compared to 2023. This success is amplified by its leading position in key markets like France, Italy, and Portugal and a notable May victory in Spain. Stellantis’ winning streak is evident in its… Read more…

Turkiye imposes a 40% tariff on Chinese car imports

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In 2023, Turkey imposed additional tariffs on Chinese EVs and introduced a couple of regulations regarding maintenance and after-market service. Now, the country is imposing 40% tariffs on all Chinese car imports to protect its local production. In an official statement, the trade ministry said the hefty tariffs are required to protect the domestic production and improve the country’s $45.2… Read more…

Musk confirms Tesla Model Y is not getting a refresh this year

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Tesla enthusiasts anticipating a major makeover of its most popular Model Y electric crossover will have to wait a bit longer. CEO Elon Musk dispelled rumors swirling around an imminent refresh of the vehicle, stating definitively that no such thing is planned for 2024. Musk’s announcement, made via his social media platform X, put an end to speculation that the… Read more…

Hyundai Ioniq 5 77.4 kWh AWD review

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In recent years Hyundai managed to boost its reputation significantly, its car now desirable to a huge number of people. One of the models that contributed a lot to this is the Ioniq 5, which we are reviewing today. It is a model that stands out with its looks and convinces the buyer with its day-to-day performance. Table of Contents:… Read more…