India’s auto component exports to the US was $6.79 billion in FY24, while the country’s imports from the US stood at $1.4 billion at 15 per cent duty, reported PTI citing industry estimates. US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25per cent tariff on all auto imports has sent shockwaves across the global automobile… Continue reading Tata Motors, Samvardhana Motherson and other auto cos may face Trump’s 25% tariff heat, shares slump
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Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars
Ford has issued a recall to Kuga plug-in hybrid drivers stating the car’s battery could short circuit. The firm has warned owners to not charge the car battery until a fix has been issued, recommending that they use their cars in ‘Auto EV’ mode to run on petrol power. The issue affects every current-generation Ford… Continue reading Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid recall warns owners not to charge their cars
Government poised to relax ZEV Mandate changes
All of this comes shortly after the Business and Trade Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, foretold what he described as “a substantial change of policy” regarding the Government’s view on the transition to EVs. This comes only weeks before the Government is set to publish its review into the ZEV Mandate which, as it stands, currently calls… Continue reading Government poised to relax ZEV Mandate changes
Full Circle Lithium and US Fire Pump Partner on Specialty Response Vehicles to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
The partnership has focused on deploying FCL-X™ to end-users and developing enhanced response capabilities for lithium-ion battery fire emergencies These groundbreaking specialty response vehicles have successfully extinguished an EV fire and two EV battery fires at a demonstration at a major OEM facility FCL’s revolutionary FCL-X™ product lines are engineered to quickly extinguish EV and lithium-ion battery fires in… Continue reading Full Circle Lithium and US Fire Pump Partner on Specialty Response Vehicles to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has voiced its deep concern by US President DonaldTrump’s announcement of additional tariffs on the automotive sector. In a statement issued today, ACEA said: “It comes at a watershed moment for our industry’s transformation and as fierce international competition mounts.” European automakers have been investing in the US for… Continue reading US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has voiced its deep concern by US President DonaldTrump’s announcement of additional tariffs on the automotive sector. In a statement issued today, ACEA said: “It comes at a watershed moment for our industry’s transformation and as fierce international competition mounts.” European automakers have been investing in the US for… Continue reading US tariffs will hurt both automakers and US manufacturing: ACEA
Most carmakers & consumers stand to lose as Trump’s tariffs spread the pain
The US neighbors could use that window to try to stave off full implementation, even if it’s a long shot. As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners. From South Korea’s Hyundai Motor… Continue reading Most carmakers & consumers stand to lose as Trump’s tariffs spread the pain
Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
A new tariff of 25% will be imposed on all cars and car parts imported into the United State, president Donald Trump has announced. This new levy will come into effect from 2 April, and will apply both to finished machines shipped into the country and car parts imported for vehicles assembled there. President Trump claimed the… Continue reading Trump announces 25% tariff on all cars imported to US
Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand in the US right now
The fastest-growing EV brand in the US is not Tesla or Rivian. It’s GM’s Chevrolet. With the electric Equinox, Blazer, and Silverado rolling out, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Although Tesla still accounts for about 50% of EV retail share, new models are eating away at its lead. Chevy is… Continue reading Chevy is the fastest-growing EV brand in the US right now
German FAZ: E-cars from the current Band008991
There is still good news from the car manufacturer Ford. They do not come from Germany, where the excitement is great that the American parent company no longer wants to stand up for the losses of the Cologne subsidiary, but from Romania. In Craiova, in the southwest of the country, Ford operates a large car… Continue reading German FAZ: E-cars from the current Band008991