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Used EV prices fell 40%, and buyers are searching like never before
More car buyers are hunting for used EVs – CarMax says searches filtered by “electric vehicle” have nearly doubled since January 2022. CarMax saw EV searches surge in March 2022 and again in June 2024. The first spike lined up with the gas price shock after Russia invaded Ukraine, and the second came right as… Continue reading Used EV prices fell 40%, and buyers are searching like never before
Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple
Ford Motor Company’s electric F-150 Lightning on the production line at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2022. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – When President Donald Trump hinted last week at a reprieve from 25% auto tariffs, he suggested it would be to allow automakers more… Continue reading Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple
German FAZ: Can BMW, Mercedes & Co. really keep up with BYD? 009237
They fight. Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW are currently in China with full board strength, and the boardrooms in Germany are orphaned. China, the largest car market in the world, is a top priority. But after decades in which they dominated the market, the companies are in a deep identity crisis. This becomes clear at the… Continue reading German FAZ: Can BMW, Mercedes & Co. really keep up with BYD? 009237
German FAZ: Can BMW, Mercedes & Co. really keep up with BYD? 009237
They fight. Volkswagen, Mercedes and BMW are currently in China with full board strength, and the boardrooms in Germany are orphaned. China, the largest car market in the world, is a top priority. But after decades in which they dominated the market, the companies are in a deep identity crisis. This becomes clear at the… Continue reading German FAZ: Can BMW, Mercedes & Co. really keep up with BYD? 009237
US auto industry warns new auto parts tariffs will hike prices, cut sales
Ford Motor said last week it may raise prices on its new vehicles if Trump’s auto tariffs continue. A coalition of U.S. auto industry groups on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump not to impose 25% tariffs on imported auto parts, warning they would cut vehicle sales and raise prices. Trump said earlier he plans to… Continue reading US auto industry warns new auto parts tariffs will hike prices, cut sales
Tesla’s 71% Drop in profit may pressure Elon Musk to return to day job
But Tesla will also suffer. Its U.S. factories use parts imported from Mexico and China that will be subject to tariffs, forcing the company to raise prices or take in lower profits. Tesla said Tuesday that its profits fell 71% in the first three months of the year, which could increase the pressure on Elon… Continue reading Tesla’s 71% Drop in profit may pressure Elon Musk to return to day job
Kia India Expands CSR Initiative Project D.R.O.P on Earth Day
On the occasion of Earth Day, Kia India launched Phase III of its CSR initiative, Project D.R.O.P (Develop Responsible Outlook for Plastic), in partnership with the Indian Pollution Control Association (IPCA). The program, which began in 2023, aims to promote more responsible plastic waste management and enhance community participation in sustainable practices. The virtual launch… Continue reading Kia India Expands CSR Initiative Project D.R.O.P on Earth Day
Hyundai Motor Group Launches Battery and Electrification Research Center at IIT Delhi
Hyundai Motor Group has inaugurated a new battery and electrification research center at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The Hyundai Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) aims to develop future mobility technologies, with a focus on battery systems tailored to the Indian market. Nine joint research projects have been initiated under the collaboration, addressing… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Launches Battery and Electrification Research Center at IIT Delhi
Hyundai India Launches Nationwide Service Campaign
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced today the launch of its nationwide Hyundai Smart Care Clinic program, which will run from April 25 to May 6, 2025, across all Hyundai service centers in India. The campaign offers customers a range of benefits including a free 70-point vehicle checkup, discounts on extended warranty plans, and reduced… Continue reading Hyundai India Launches Nationwide Service Campaign