BERLIN, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) released its third Global Automaker Rating. The study shows that China-based automakers are accelerating their lead in the electric car market race, while Europe’s top automakers are struggling to maintain their position. The Global Automaker Rating offers an annual, data-driven rating of… Continue reading European carmakers risk falling behind as Chinese leaders gain ground in EV global race
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Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind
New ICCT report reveals China’s growing advantage in EV sales as BYD edges past Tesla in global BEV sales for the first time WASHINGTON, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) today released its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that China-based automakers are building significant leads in the zero-emission… Continue reading Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in Global EV Race as Other World Leaders Risk Falling Behind
Audi replaces indicator stalks with buttons for new £38,300 Q3
The Audi Q3 has returned for a third generation, bringing a fresh design and a quite radical interior operational change. One of the German car maker’s best selling models – having sold more than two million globally since its 2011 launch – the crossover will arrive in September priced from £38,300. While sporting a much-changed… Continue reading Audi replaces indicator stalks with buttons for new £38,300 Q3
Tesla Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, is increasingly looking like a game of smoke and mirrors, and a dangerous one at that. CEO Elon Musk claims Tesla is being “paranoid with safety”, but it is taking risks for the purpose of optics. It’s all about optics Musk has been wrong about self-driving for years.… Continue reading Tesla Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
Elon Musk Posts “No Kings” Message as Protests Rage Against Trump
Late Sunday night, billionaire Elon Musk was seemingly kept awake by the specter of the “No Kings” mass protests across the United States over the weekend. Millions of people took to the streets to counter a controversial — and apparently boring-as-hell — military parade, sponsored by UFC and put on by president Donald Trump, with… Continue reading Elon Musk Posts “No Kings” Message as Protests Rage Against Trump
Auction Sales Slowed Pace of Increases in May
Dealer auction sales were buoyed by an influx of trade-ins in April stemming from consumer pre-buy activity in anticipation of higher prices due to tariffs. Graphic: AuctionNet AuctionNet wholesale auction sales reached 601,300 vehicles in May, up 3.5% from last May (selling day adjusted), according to monthly figures released June 12 from AuctionNet. While up,… Continue reading Auction Sales Slowed Pace of Increases in May
Electric Vehicles Update – Luxury Auto Sector Accelerates With Eco-Friendly Innovations
The luxury electric vehicles (EV) market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with forecasts indicating a surge in market value from USD 202.3 billion in 2025 to USD 1.04 trillion by 2034, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.0%. This expansion is driven by a fusion of environmental consciousness and advanced technology, as… Continue reading Electric Vehicles Update – Luxury Auto Sector Accelerates With Eco-Friendly Innovations
Tesla on ‘self-driving’ gets stuck on train track and hit by train
A Tesla Model 3 got stuck on a train track and was hit, albeit slightly, by a train in Sinking Spring, PA. The driver claimed it was in “self-driving mode.” According to the fire alerts in Berks County, a Tesla Model 3 drove around a train track barrier near South Hull Street and Columbia Avenue… Continue reading Tesla on ‘self-driving’ gets stuck on train track and hit by train
Tesla primes updates for hot Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance
The new Model Y Performance will also face a much more crowded field of rivals than the first car had to contend with. Newcomers include the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Alpine A390, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Smart #5 Brabus, each offering different takes on the sporting EV crossover at a range of price points.… Continue reading Tesla primes updates for hot Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance
Tesla primes updates for hot Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance
The new Model Y Performance will also face a much more crowded field of rivals than the first car had to contend with. Newcomers include the Porsche Macan Turbo Electric, Alpine A390, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Smart #5 Brabus, each offering different takes on the sporting EV crossover at a range of price points.… Continue reading Tesla primes updates for hot Model S Plaid and Model Y Performance