The activists behind the Tesla Takedown campaign say they intend to expand beyond protests at the company’s showrooms. Go to Source
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Driverless Semi Trucks Are Here, With Little Regulation and Big Promises
As the trucking industry struggles to recruit drivers, driverless trucks won’t need sleep, won’t speed and won’t get road rage. But experts and truck drivers say they are not a panacea. Go to Source
Ford reports 16% sales increase in May amid employee pricing, tariffs
watch now DETROIT — Ford Motor on Tuesday reported a 16.3% year-over-year U.S. sales increase for May, as the automaker continues an employee pricing program amid rising tariff costs and vehicle price increases. Sales for the Detroit automaker were led by a 17.2% increase in purchases of its vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines, as… Continue reading Ford reports 16% sales increase in May amid employee pricing, tariffs
Ashok Leyland Secures ₹183.80 Crore Bus Order from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Ashok Leyland Limited has announced that it has received an order from the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation for the supply of 543 Bharat Stage VI (BSVI) diesel chassis and fully built buses. The total value of the order is approximately ₹183.80 crore. The order is entirely domestic and is scheduled to be executed between… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Secures ₹183.80 Crore Bus Order from Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Nio Firefly confirmed for sale in Europe; set for UK by October
The Nio Firefly, a Chinese rival for the Renault 5 and incoming Volkswagen ID 2, has been confirmed for Europe – and UK sales should soon follow. The electric supermini was launched in China in April, offering a range of 260 miles (albeit on the lenient CLTC test cycle) and a single rear-mounted 141bhp motor for… Continue reading Nio Firefly confirmed for sale in Europe; set for UK by October
New pictures of 2025 Nissan Leaf ahead of full debut this month
The new third-generation Nissan Leaf EV will be fully revealed later this month ahead of a market launch by the end of the year. In a new video showcasing some headline attributes, Nissan revealed new details and angles of the upcoming Skoda Elroq rival, which will enter production at Sunderland in the coming months. Nissan says… Continue reading New pictures of 2025 Nissan Leaf ahead of full debut this month
CEAT Bets Big on Overseas Markets Amidst Positive Export Outlook
Indian tyre major CEAT Ltd. is steering its growth ambitions toward international markets, signaling a strategic pivot that places exports at the center of its next growth cycle. Following its annual Analyst Day, the company laid out a roadmap that indicates a stronger export focus, particularly as demand stabilizes in key overseas geographies. The FY26… Continue reading CEAT Bets Big on Overseas Markets Amidst Positive Export Outlook
Global Industries Push Beijing for Faster Rare Earth Magnet Export Approvals: Reuters
International diplomats and automotive executives from India, Japan, and Europe are urgently seeking meetings with Chinese officials to accelerate approval processes for rare earth magnet exports, as severe shortages threaten to halt global supply chains, sources told Reuters. According to Reuters sources, a Japanese business delegation is scheduled to visit Beijing in early June for… Continue reading Global Industries Push Beijing for Faster Rare Earth Magnet Export Approvals: Reuters
Former Kia India Employees Under Investigation for Large-Scale Engine Theft: Reuters
Two former employees of Kia India are currently under investigation for allegedly orchestrating the theft of 1,008 engines from the company’s manufacturing facility over a three-year period, according to police investigation documents obtained by Reuters. The stolen engines, valued at approximately $2.3 million, were sourced from Hyundai, Kia’s sister company. While the monetary value may… Continue reading Former Kia India Employees Under Investigation for Large-Scale Engine Theft: Reuters
From Browsing to Buying: AI Redefines the Automotive Journey
Today’s automotive customers are no longer satisfied with static websites, limited chatbots, or slow responses. The digital consumer demands immediacy, personalized engagement, and context-aware interactions at every touchpoint. This is what Agentic AI represents—artificial intelligence that acts autonomously, proactively engages customers, and provides an entirely new customer experience paradigm. But what exactly is Agentic AI,… Continue reading From Browsing to Buying: AI Redefines the Automotive Journey