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Unifor makes policy recommendations to rebuild Canada’s auto sector

Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union representing Detroit Three autoworkers, has released 29 recommendations for policymakers to consider to help grow Canada’s auto sector as the industry transitions to electric vehicles. The recommendations are part of Unifor’s fourth policy document entitled “Navigating the Road Ahead: Rebuilding Canada’s Powerhouse Auto Sector,” which focuses on growing Canada’s auto and auto… Continue reading Unifor makes policy recommendations to rebuild Canada’s auto sector

EU says US electric vehicle tax credit could break WTO rules

Brussels – The European Union expressed concern Thursday that a new U.S. tax credit plan aimed at encouraging Americans to buy electric vehicles would discriminate against European producers and break World Trade Organization rules. Under the Inflation Reduction Act nearing final approval in the U.S. Congress, a tax credit of up to $7,500 could be… Continue reading EU says US electric vehicle tax credit could break WTO rules

Payne: A Nissan Z worthy of the letter

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China reports record car exports in July

Cars await loading at Yantai Port, Shandong province. [Photo by TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – China’s exports of automobiles reached a new monthly record in July, industrial data showed Thursday. The country’s auto firms exported about 290,000 units of cars last month, up 67 percent year-on-year and 16.5 percent over June, according to the… Continue reading China reports record car exports in July

China’s auto sales up 29.7% in July

Employees work on the production line of SAIC Motor in Shanghai. ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY BEIJING — China’s auto sales in July rose 29.7 percent year-on-year to 2.42 million units, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed Thursday. Auto sales in the January-July period totaled 14.48 million units, down 2 percent year-on-year, according to… Continue reading China’s auto sales up 29.7% in July

China’s Baidu to operate driverless taxis in two cities

A driverless vehicle developed by Baidu Inc runs through Shougang Park in Shijingshan district, Beijing. [Photo provided to China Daily] WUHAN – Chinese tech giant Baidu has obtained permission to operate fully driverless taxis commercially on public roads in the cities of Wuhan and Chongqing. Baidu will offer the commercial robotaxi service — with no… Continue reading China’s Baidu to operate driverless taxis in two cities

UBS: NEVs to hit 6 million units in China this year

A driver charges an EV at a station in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, in January. [Photo by TANG DEHONG/FOR CHINA DAILY] Sales of passenger new energy vehicles are expected to reach 6 million units this year, said Paul Gong, an auto analyst at UBS, on Wednesday. They would account for 26 percent to 27 percent of… Continue reading UBS: NEVs to hit 6 million units in China this year

Chinese car maker BYD set to drive into Thailand market

BYD’s news conference held in Thailand, on Aug 8, 2022. [Photo/BYD’s Weibo account] Chinese car maker BYD announced that it will enter the Thailand car market, planning to work with local new energy vehicle dealer RÊVER Automotive, the car maker said on its Weibo account on Tuesday. The company plans to participate in this year’s… Continue reading Chinese car maker BYD set to drive into Thailand market