Detroit auto stocks jump on report of tariff relief for U.S. vehicles

GM Hummer EV production in Detroit. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors DETROIT — Shares of the Detroit automakers closed higher Friday following an afternoon report that President Donald Trump is considering “significant tariff relief” for the production of vehicles in the U.S. Stocks for General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler parent Stellantis shifted… Continue reading Detroit auto stocks jump on report of tariff relief for U.S. vehicles

2026 will be the ‘year of the used EV,’ analyst says. Here’s why

Charging an electric vehicle. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed | Moment | Getty Images The price of used electric vehicles has come down to levels comparable with gasoline cars, a dynamic poised to boost their popularity despite the loss of a federal tax incentive for EVs, according to auto analysts. In August, the price premium for used… Continue reading 2026 will be the ‘year of the used EV,’ analyst says. Here’s why

Tesla, GM lead record U.S. EV sales this year as federal incentives end

watch now DETROIT – Tesla and General Motors are leading the U.S. automotive industry this year in record domestic sales of all-electric vehicles, as consumers hurried to buy EVs before up to $7,500 in federal incentives for each purchase ended in September. New data provided to CNBC from Motor Intelligence shows U.S. sales of EVs,… Continue reading Tesla, GM lead record U.S. EV sales this year as federal incentives end

Standard Motor Products Announces New Numbers in 31 Categories

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce that it released more than 250 new part numbers across 31 product categories in Q3 of 2025. This includes new applications from SMP’s Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions for late-model import and domestic vehicles. Continue Reading SMP continues… Continue reading Standard Motor Products Announces New Numbers in 31 Categories

Hesai Becomes the World’s First Lidar Company to Produce 1 Million Units in 2025

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hesai Technology (NASDAQ: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global leader in lidar solutions, today announced the production of its 1,000,000th lidar unit in 2025, making it the first lidar company worldwide to exceed one million units in annual production. This achievement underscores Hesai’s capability to deliver large-scale, high-quality… Continue reading Hesai Becomes the World’s First Lidar Company to Produce 1 Million Units in 2025

@Groupe PSA: OP flexible in the future,000822

The seat slides towards the center of the vehicle, the backrest changes its position-instead of a driver’s seat, the “Flex Seat” is a place to rest. The minivan no longer a car, but a lounge or office. An interior that adversely adversely adversely. Martin Pohl, 27, developed this concept. His bachelor thesis at the Hof… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: OP flexible in the future,000822

@VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010670

On the Fuji Speedway, Laurens Vanthoor and Kévin Estre charged from 17th on the grid to secure the final podium spot in the No. 6 Porsche 963. Julien Andlauer and Mathieu Jaminet followed closely in the sister car to take the flag in fourth place. Porsche’s customer squad Proton Competition spent time in the lead… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche keeps WEC title bid alive with podium result in Fuji010670

Clean Technica: Tesla Sales Record Not Nearly As Positive As It Seems004196

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As expected, Tesla had a big quarter of sales in the 3rd quarter. With the US EV tax credit being phased out, many buyers rushed to get their Teslas while they could benefit from the financial subsidy. Some headlines have cheered Tesla’s record quarter, but… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Sales Record Not Nearly As Positive As It Seems004196

German FAZ: On and off with Gebraus010059

Basically, the idea is good: a compact, somewhat -legged car, the buyer moves mostly on short distances in more or less densely populated areas. There is always something opposing the forward urge, for example, traffic lights, possibly too many others who absolutely want to go in the same direction at the same time. It is… Continue reading German FAZ: On and off with Gebraus010059

German FAZ: Red Panda baby Tian climbs outdoors010057

A young animal is not only pleased with the elephants, visitors to the Opel Zoo in the outdoor area-there has also been an animal baby on the outdoor area for the red pandas. However, it still takes a little luck, as the zoo in Kronberg reports. The female young animal named Tian had only recently… Continue reading German FAZ: Red Panda baby Tian climbs outdoors010057