Toyota has another $20,000 electric SUV for China: Meet the bZ5

When will Toyota launch an electric SUV for under $20,000 in the US or Europe? We’ll keep dreaming. Toyota is launching the new bZ5 electric SUV next week in China amid an intensifying EV price war. The new SUV will draw power from BYD’s batteries and EV powertrain as Toyota looks to get a leg… Continue reading Toyota has another $20,000 electric SUV for China: Meet the bZ5

@Toyota: Toyota Anuncia Asociación Multifacética con la Cantautora, Ganadora del Latin GRAMMY, Ela Taubert

La alianza incluye la esperada gira de ELA por los EE. UU., que pronto se anunciará PLANO, Texas, 30 de mayo de 2025 – Para iniciar la trayectoria musical latina de este año, Toyota anunció una asociación de un año con Ela Taubert, el fenómeno colombiano de la música pop, y quien lanzó recientemente su muy aclamado álbum debut “Preguntas… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Anuncia Asociación Multifacética con la Cantautora, Ganadora del Latin GRAMMY, Ela Taubert

Omoda 9

It’s an intriguing thing to drive, and a big improvement on the disappointing Jaecoo 7 sister car – perhaps unsurprisingly, as the 9 sits on a different platform. And because it’s all-wheel drive (unlike the Jaecoo), with the front wheels powered by both petrol and electric motor and the rear wheels powered by electric only,… Continue reading Omoda 9

US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions

Rare-earth magnet exports from China halved in April as companies grappled with an opaque application process for permits that sometimes require hundreds of pages of documents. A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday for immediate action to address China’s restricted exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, warning the issue… Continue reading US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions

Clean Technica: Top Selling Electric Vehicle Brands Worldwide in April — Hot Geely Beats Tesla004052

In addition to our monthly report on the top selling plugin vehicles in the world, here’s a report on the auto brands and auto groups or alliances that are selling the most plugin vehicles globally. Top Selling Brands Geely continues riding high in its quest to challenge BYD’s domination and surpass Tesla on the way.… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top Selling Electric Vehicle Brands Worldwide in April — Hot Geely Beats Tesla004052

Clean Technica: Global EV Sales — BYD Song Beats Tesla Model Y on the World Stage!004051

Last Updated on: 5th June 2025, 01:45 am Plugin vehicles reach 22% share, or 1.5 million units, in April. Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 22% in April 2025 compared to April 2024. There were around 1.5 million registrations. More good news is that BEVs pulled further ahead of plugin hybrids, growing 26% YoY to… Continue reading Clean Technica: Global EV Sales — BYD Song Beats Tesla Model Y on the World Stage!004051

OpenGMSL Association launches to form open standard for enhancing in-vehicle connectivity

A leading automotive OEM, alongside a range of Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners have formed the OpenGMSL Association. The association’s key aim is to unite industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem. In detailing the initiative, the association highlighted… Continue reading OpenGMSL Association launches to form open standard for enhancing in-vehicle connectivity

‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst

A worker at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, 2025. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT — The automotive industry is experiencing unprecedented disruption and uncertainty when it comes to regulations, electric vehicles, software innovations and competition from China. Such disruptions have been years in the making, but many of the issues are coming to… Continue reading ‘Car Wars’: Five auto insights investors should know from top BofA analyst

@Toyota: The Evolution of Safety at Toyota – Part 1: The Origins of Toyota’s Life-Saving Designs

This is the first of three Toyota Newsroom articles on how safety technology has developed and been deployed at Toyota. Toyota’s work on safety innovation dates back more than seven decades. The philosophy of safety evolved with changes in society, from a time when safety wasn’t a major element of automotive design to today, where… Continue reading @Toyota: The Evolution of Safety at Toyota – Part 1: The Origins of Toyota’s Life-Saving Designs

Government Considers Fiscal Incentives for Rare Earth Magnet Production to Counter China Dependence: Reuters

The global supply chain for critical materials has been thrust into uncertainty following China’s implementation of new export restrictions on rare earth magnets. According to a June 5 Reuters report, India is now actively developing a comprehensive strategy to counter this challenge by establishing domestic production capabilities and reducing its dependence on Chinese supplies. China’s… Continue reading Government Considers Fiscal Incentives for Rare Earth Magnet Production to Counter China Dependence: Reuters