14/02/2025 Reigning Formula E World Champion Pascal Wehrlein began Friday’s inaugural Jeddah E-Prix from the front row of the grid after finishing second in qualifying, narrowly missing out on a third consecutive pole position. Incident-packed opening laps saw both TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team cars sustain damage through rear-end collisions. Former points leader António… Continue reading @VW Group: Front row for Wehrlein, world first for Formula E009928
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Kia Sonet breaks through 400,000 milestone and chases further growth
February 2025 is turning out to be a milestone month for Kia India, particularly for its domestic market sales. While the Carens MPV has turned three years old today and crossed 200,000 sales, the Sonet compact SUV has driven past the 400,000 wholesales mark 53 months or a little over four years after it was… Continue reading Kia Sonet breaks through 400,000 milestone and chases further growth
Renewable Energy Investment Market to Grow by USD 181.9 Billion from 2024-2028, Driven by Supportive Policies, Report on How AI is Redefining Market Landscape – Technavio
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global renewable energy investment market size is estimated to grow by USD 181.9 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.11% during the forecast period. Supportive government policies is driving market… Continue reading Renewable Energy Investment Market to Grow by USD 181.9 Billion from 2024-2028, Driven by Supportive Policies, Report on How AI is Redefining Market Landscape – Technavio
Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs
(Bloomberg) — Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe’s electric-vehicle market in eight months, after new tariffs added as much as 35% to the cost of importing cars to the region. Most Read from Bloomberg Manufacturers such as BYD Co. and SAIC Motor Corp.’s MG accounted for 7.4% of EV registrations across Europe in… Continue reading Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs
Dongfeng Motor shares surge as restructuring plans prompt merger speculation
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Shares of Dongfeng Motor soared as much as 85.8% in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese automaker said its parent was planning a restructuring, stoking speculation that some of the state-owned players could be merged as competition grows. The stock jumped to HK$6, its highest since July 2022, shortly after the… Continue reading Dongfeng Motor shares surge as restructuring plans prompt merger speculation
Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor will produce electric vehicles for its Chinese joint-venture partner Dongfeng Motor at its Wuhan factory by year-end, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday, a sign of pressure on the automaker’s China business. By producing EVs for Dongfeng, Nissan aims to reduce fixed costs and increase the operating rate of the factory,… Continue reading Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
Rakesh Srivastava Joins AI Technology Firm BiUP.ai as Advisor
BiUP.ai, an emerging player in the artificial intelligence sector, has appointed former Nissan Motor India Managing Director Rakesh Srivastava as its Mentor and Advisor. The announcement, made in New Delhi on February 14, 2025, marks a significant development for the B2B SaaS platform specializing in AI-driven immersive technology. Srivastava, who brings extensive automotive industry experience… Continue reading Rakesh Srivastava Joins AI Technology Firm BiUP.ai as Advisor
Why the failed Honda/Nissan merger is a win for car fans
Is it okay to be pleased that Honda and Nissan have decided not to merge after all? The two Japanese companies last week decided not to follow through on a proposed deal that was met with a fair degree of surprise when they first announced they were considering it at the end of last year. … Continue reading Why the failed Honda/Nissan merger is a win for car fans
KKR eyes Nissan equity after Honda talks end: sources
Discussions between KKR and Nissan are still in the preliminary stages, with no decisions made yet. Go to Source
As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai
President Donald Trump welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018. Carlos Barria | Reuters DETROIT — As President Donald Trump threatens to further increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the greatest impact for the auto industry outside of North America would be additional levies on South… Continue reading As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai