World NM: Russian forces destroy 1,411 UAVs, 3,873 armored vehicles in Ukraine operation – top brass001786

MOSCOW, July 1. /TASS-DEFENSE/. Russian forces have destroyed 226 planes, 134 helicopters, 1,411 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), 3,873 tanks and other armored combat vehicles since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov said. “In total, 226 airplanes and 134 helicopters, 1,411 unmanned aerial vehicles, 353… Continue reading World NM: Russian forces destroy 1,411 UAVs, 3,873 armored vehicles in Ukraine operation – top brass001786

World NM: EU carmaker regions clamour for ‘just transition’ aid scheme001784

With the 2035 ban on the production of new combustion engine cars almost set in stone, carmaker regions of the EU have banded together to demand a support mechanism to ease the transition, similar to that implemented for coal regions. Regions from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Austria and Slovakia banded together to call… Continue reading World NM: EU carmaker regions clamour for ‘just transition’ aid scheme001784

World NM: EU countries approve end to combustion engine sales by 2035001783

As of 20305, new vehicles put on the EU market will need to reduce their CO2 emissions by 100%. The proposal was raised in July 2021, and this decision will mean a de facto halt to sales of petrol and diesel vehicles and a complete shift to electric engines in the European Union from 2035.… Continue reading World NM: EU countries approve end to combustion engine sales by 2035001783

World NM: Top management of Soller Auto buys out 76.7% of the company’s shares001781

MOSCOW, June 27. /TASS/. The Alter Invest company bought out 76.7% of the Sollers Auto, previously owned by the Sollers Group, the automotive company said in a statement. “Sollers Auto PJSC announces the change of the main shareholder of the company. Sollers Group LLC, which previously owned 76.7% of the shares of Sollers Auto PJSC,… Continue reading World NM: Top management of Soller Auto buys out 76.7% of the company’s shares001781

World NM: GM hikes Hummer EV price by over $6,000 as commodity, shipping costs rise001780

General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) on Friday raised the price of its Hummer EV pickup truck by $6,250 as it seeks to mitigate higher commodity and shipping costs amid high demand for cars and trucks. EV maker Rivian Automotive Inc has also raised prices on its pickup trucks by 20%, however, the company rolled back the… Continue reading World NM: GM hikes Hummer EV price by over $6,000 as commodity, shipping costs rise001780

World NM: Putin instructs cabinet to approve updated strategy to develop car industry by September 1001779

ST. PETERSBURG, June 16. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the Cabinet to approve an updated strategy for the development of the domestic auto industry by September 1. “It should be done before September 1, I ask the government to draw up and approve an updated strategy for the development of the automotive industry, taking… Continue reading World NM: Putin instructs cabinet to approve updated strategy to develop car industry by September 1001779

World NM: Putin cautions against emission class lowering for domestic trucks001778

/Update/ ST. PETERSBURG, June 16. /TASS/. The large-scale downgrading of the emission class for Russian trucks can lead to problems of carriers, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at the meeting on development of the automotive industry. “I would like to draw attention to the fact that strict environmental standards in respect of trucks are… Continue reading World NM: Putin cautions against emission class lowering for domestic trucks001778

World NM: NIO launches SUV to compete with BMW, Audi001777

China’s smart electric vehicle (EV) start-up Nio has launched a luxury midsize sport-utility vehicle (SUV) that can go as far as 650 kilometers on a single charge, as it takes the fight to conventional marquees such as BMW and Audi in the world’s largest automotive market, reports the South China Morning Post. The ES7, a… Continue reading World NM: NIO launches SUV to compete with BMW, Audi001777