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
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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
Clean Technica: Tesla Robotaxi Service Begins Next Week In Austin. Is Full Self Driving Finally Ready?004050
After nearly ten years of promises, Elon Musk says full self driving is finally ready for prime time, as a small fleet of Tesla Model Ys equipped with the latest FSD software upgrades will begin robotaxi service in Austin, Texas next week. The cars will be geofenced, meaning they will be limited to driving on… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Robotaxi Service Begins Next Week In Austin. Is Full Self Driving Finally Ready?004050
@Toyota: [Toyota Times] Chairman Toyoda Set to Be Appointed to the Top Position: The History of the Automobile Business Association of Japan and Its Enduring Vision
“Akio Toyoda Named Next Chairman of Automobile Business Association of Japan” This was the headline seen across the morning news on May 20. This marks the first change in the ABAJ chairperson in 8 years as Toyoda takes over from Chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada. What kind of organization will Akio Toyoda now head? We asked Yutaka… Continue reading @Toyota: [Toyota Times] Chairman Toyoda Set to Be Appointed to the Top Position: The History of the Automobile Business Association of Japan and Its Enduring Vision