What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?

The tariff imposition follows a vote on the Commission’s proposal for definitive tariffs by the EU’s 27 members on Oct. 4 – with 10 in favour, five against and 12 abstentions. The European Union formally approved imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on Tuesday after an investigation that has divided the bloc and prompted… Continue reading What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?

Beijing files WTO complaint over EU’s new taxes on Chinese EVs

“We welcome competition, including in the electric vehicle sector, but it must be underpinned by fairness and a level playing field,” he said. Beijing said Wednesday it had lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars. The extra taxes of up to… Continue reading Beijing files WTO complaint over EU’s new taxes on Chinese EVs

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to jointly develop SDV platform

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group will jointly develop a common software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform, and a dedicated truck operating system, through a new joint venture spawned as part of a new binding agreement. Through it, the OEMs are looking to provide the foundation for future software-defined commercial vehicles. The transaction for the joint venture is… Continue reading Daimler Truck and Volvo Group to jointly develop SDV platform

Autocar magazine 30 October: on sale now

In this week’s issue we take a look at the all new Ford Capri, discover Volvo’s latest EV, delve into the secrets of McLaren’s Lego P1 and detail Jaguar’s revival of the E-Type.  News The ES90 from Volvo is the first of five all-new electric vehicles to use new advanced tech, James Attwood tells all… Continue reading Autocar magazine 30 October: on sale now

Forsman & Bodenfors Opens Office in MENA, Another Sign of Stagwell’s (STGW) Growth in the Region

NEW YORK and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, global creative agency Forsman & Bodenfors officially launched its presence in MENA, furthering the challenger network Stagwell’s (NASDAQ: STGW) foothold across the region. Continue Reading Today, Forsman & Bodenfors officially launched its presence in MENA, furthering Stagwell’s foothold across the region. Post this Forsman… Continue reading Forsman & Bodenfors Opens Office in MENA, Another Sign of Stagwell’s (STGW) Growth in the Region

German Manager Magazine: Punitive tariffs: German car manufacturers are trembling because of the EU decision on Chinese electric cars003689

The EU additional tariffs on the import of electric cars China step despite resistance from Germany finally in force. The EU Commission passed the necessary regulation on Tuesday, according to a document. This regulation will apply from Thursday after publication in the EU Official Journal. A sufficiently large majority of EU states had previously voted… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Punitive tariffs: German car manufacturers are trembling because of the EU decision on Chinese electric cars003689

North American Polestar owners can now use the Tesla Supercharger network

Polestar EV owners will soon have a lot more charging options. The company said on Tuesday its lineup now has access to the Tesla Supercharger network in the US and Canada. Future Polestar vehicles will adopt the NACS inlet as standard, and current owners can buy an adapter beginning today at their local Polestar Service… Continue reading North American Polestar owners can now use the Tesla Supercharger network

Volvo and Polestar EVs are now getting Tesla Supercharger access

/ NACS adapters are available to order today. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Volvo and Polestar — two Swedish car brands owned by China’s Geely… Continue reading Volvo and Polestar EVs are now getting Tesla Supercharger access