Toyota’s hot $15,000 EV in China costs nearly $50K in this overseas market

Toyota’s most affordable EV, which starts at about $15,000 in China, may not be so cheap overseas. The Toyota bZ3X is launching in new markets at a price nearly three times the cost, starting at almost $50,000. Toyota’s $15,000 EV is launching overseas GAC Toyota, Toyota’s joint venture, launched the bZ3X in China this March,… Continue reading Toyota’s hot $15,000 EV in China costs nearly $50K in this overseas market

German FAZ: Honda lifts from009500

Honda Motor has successfully tested a re -applicable rocket. As the Japanese car company announced, he had the floor flying up around 300 meters on a test station on the North Island of Hokkaido and then slowly coming back to the floor. It ended up with a deviation of less than half a meter next… Continue reading German FAZ: Honda lifts from009500

Fearing China’s small car rivals, Stellantis, Renault lobby EU for fewer rules

And whether less-regulated models could compete against Chinese EVs also remains to be seen. With Chinese automakers pushing into Europe, Stellantis and Renault are lobbying for a new, less-regulated category of small cars with fewer safety features, making them cheaper to build. Over the last two months, Stellantis Chairman John Elkann and Renault CEO Luca… Continue reading Fearing China’s small car rivals, Stellantis, Renault lobby EU for fewer rules

Geely to hold 26.4% stake in Brazilian JV majority-owned by Renault

It is also due to make and distribute light commercial vehicles under the Renault brand to “attract new customers”, according to a filing by Geely Auto. China’s Geely said on Friday it and its parent Geely Holding would take a combined 26.4% stake in a joint venture controlled by its French partner Renault as the… Continue reading Geely to hold 26.4% stake in Brazilian JV majority-owned by Renault

Mitsubishi Motors Dealer Partner Spotlight – Lafontaine Mitsubishi on 45 Years of Growth Through Community Outreach and Care

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is celebrating dealer partners who go above and beyond for their communities. They provide more than just a great place to buy a car – they help their hometowns thrive in the good times and heal in the challenging times. They rise to… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Dealer Partner Spotlight – Lafontaine Mitsubishi on 45 Years of Growth Through Community Outreach and Care

Rosenberg & Parker Expands its Global Footprint to the UK

R&P UK becomes the latest expansion milestone for the world’s largest surety-only broker LONDON, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With increasing demand for strategic surety guidance, Rosenberg & Parker has expanded its global footprint by opening a new office in London. R&P is proud to announce the opening of R&P Surety UK Ltd., helmed by our Chairman… Continue reading Rosenberg & Parker Expands its Global Footprint to the UK

German Manager Magazin: Audi, Cowboy, BMW, Volkswagen – The newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004272

Dear reader, dear reader, Tesla Will Start with your own robotaxis on Sunday  And Waymo no longer left the field in the USA without a fight. In China, too, more and more self -driving cars drive. And in Europe? You are still more in the announcement mode. Volkswagen is currently drumming for one to Robovan… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Audi, Cowboy, BMW, Volkswagen – The newsletter “Manage: Mobility” 004272

Volkswagen plotting ID 2 R with 400bhp and in-wheel motors

Volkswagen’s R division is understood to be focusing on minimising the weight penalty, ensuring the ID 2 R remains relatively light and responsive by class standards while delivering the traction and acceleration expected of a four-wheel-drive model – hence the experimentation with lighter in-wheel motor technology. The target is to match or exceed the performance and… Continue reading Volkswagen plotting ID 2 R with 400bhp and in-wheel motors

Nissan confirms its first EV with ‘game-changer’ solid-state batteries is still on track

Nissan is betting big on solid-state batteries to help power up a comeback. The automaker says the next-gen battery tech will be a “game-changer for EVs,” promising more range, faster charging, and lower costs. Nissan just confirmed its first EV with solid-state batteries is on track, but it may trail Toyota and Volkswagen to market.… Continue reading Nissan confirms its first EV with ‘game-changer’ solid-state batteries is still on track