MediaTek Sees India Account for 20% of Global Automotive Chip Rollout in 5 Years

Taiwanese semiconductor giant MediaTek is sharpening its focus on the automotive sector in India, projecting that the country will contribute 20% of its global automotive deployments over the next five years, according to senior company officials. “From an automotive standpoint, India is expected to account for 20% of the total number of deployments in the… Continue reading MediaTek Sees India Account for 20% of Global Automotive Chip Rollout in 5 Years

Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Foundation Automotive Corp’s Four Dealerships in Tennessee, Including Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Jones Chevrolet Humboldt, Jones Nissan of Savannah, Jones GMC of Savannah, and Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Savannah in Tennessee from Foundation Automotive Corp to Jones Motor Company. IRVINE, Calif., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume… Continue reading Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Foundation Automotive Corp’s Four Dealerships in Tennessee, Including Chevrolet, GMC, Nissan, and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Nissan to scale back production plan for new EV due to China rare earth curbs, Kyodo reports

Nissan scales back new Leaf EV production due to parts shortage caused by China’s rare earth export curbs, reports Kyodo News. Nissan Motor is scaling back production plans for its new Leaf electric vehicle model because China’s rare earth export restrictions have led to a shortage of parts, Kyodo News reported on Tuesday. The revised… Continue reading Nissan to scale back production plan for new EV due to China rare earth curbs, Kyodo reports

Clean Technica: An Electric Vehicle Conversion Story004091

Last Updated on: 8th July 2025, 11:54 am My 2019 Tesla Model 3 dual motor is going on 6 years and is over 154,000 miles (see image below). We still love the fabulous acceleration and the Full Self Driving (Supervised). The FSD isn’t good enough to let you snuggle up with a book, but it… Continue reading Clean Technica: An Electric Vehicle Conversion Story004091

This $15,000 Toyota EV is selling faster than expected

Toyota’s new electric SUV is a surprise hit in China. Starting at just $15,000, the Toyota bZ3X is already the top-selling joint venture brand EV. The $15,000 Toyota bZ3X is the top-selling foreign EV After launching the bZ3X in March, Toyota’s joint venture, GAC Toyota, claimed that orders were “so popular that the server crashed.”… Continue reading This $15,000 Toyota EV is selling faster than expected

Nissan is already cutting production of the new LEAF EV and it hasn’t even launched yet

Nissan is already scaling back production plans for the new LEAF, which is set to launch later this year. As it scrambles to turn things around, this could further complicate Nissan’s recovery plan. Nissan scales back new LEAF EV production plans The new LEAF is expected to be one of the most significant factors in… Continue reading Nissan is already cutting production of the new LEAF EV and it hasn’t even launched yet

German FAZ: A letter is not yet a deal009615

Toyota already comes up with creative ideas. In order to mild Donald Trump, the Japanese car manufacturer, which he produces in the United States, could import from there to his home country, and in this way reduce the trade deficit of the two countries. Another proposal that has been peaked out in the Japanese media… Continue reading German FAZ: A letter is not yet a deal009615

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Rises in June as Auto Market Continues To Be Impacted by Tariff-Driven Volatility

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbs to 208.5, up 6.3% year over year and 1.6% month over month, reflecting seasonal strength despite tariff-driven volatility. Retail demand remains solid as off-lease supply continues to tighten, supporting higher used-vehicle values. The used-vehicle market is showing signs of normalization and resilience, outperforming the new-vehicle segment in terms… Continue reading Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Rises in June as Auto Market Continues To Be Impacted by Tariff-Driven Volatility

Asian Dividend Stocks: 3 Top Picks

As global markets navigate through a landscape marked by mixed economic signals and trade negotiations, Asian stock markets have shown resilience, with China’s indices experiencing gains despite ongoing challenges. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia present an attractive option for investors seeking steady income streams, as they often offer stability and potential growth even… Continue reading Asian Dividend Stocks: 3 Top Picks

New Kia EV5: VW ID 4 rival lands in Europe ahead of 2026 launch

Kia has revealed technical specifications for the European version of its EV5 electric SUV, which gets a different battery from the Chinese-market car launched two years ago. It swaps the Chinese model’s lithium-iron-phosphate pack for the 81.4kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt unit that is also offered in the smaller EV3 and EV4. This is claimed to yield a range of up to 329… Continue reading New Kia EV5: VW ID 4 rival lands in Europe ahead of 2026 launch