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Why Detroit's 'Isolationism' Won't Stop China's EV Industry

Why Detroit's 'Isolationism' Won't Stop China's EV Industry

Maybe team-ups with China's automakers are the way to go instead. Also: the Honda Prologue is an unexpected hit.
By Patrick George 16h ago
Jeep Is Desperate For A Turnaround

Jeep Is Desperate For A Turnaround

Stellantis dealers are pissed about the automaker's failure to keep pace with the industry. Jeep's CEO has a plan to tackle that.
By Suvrat Kothari Sep 13 2024
China Tells Automakers: Keep The Best EV Tech At Home

China Tells Automakers: Keep The Best EV Tech At Home

Plus, China's V2G pilot program to balance the electrical grid and dealership service is unprepared for revenue shifts with EVs.
By Rob Stumpf Sep 12 2024
EVs, Jobs And China Heat Up An Already Intense Harris-Trump Debate

EVs, Jobs And China Heat Up An Already Intense Harris-Trump Debate

Electric vehicles are on the ballot this November. Plus, Volkswagen primes for layoffs and China targets AI and automated driving next.
By Patrick George Sep 11 2024
Cheaper Cars, Referral Programs: EV Makers Are Moving Down Market

Cheaper Cars, Referral Programs: EV Makers Are Moving Down Market

Plus, the vast majority of U.S. states aren't hitting charger-to-EV targets.
By Rob Stumpf Sep 10 2024
The New Car Market Is 'Stuck' Because Buyers Can't Afford Them

The New Car Market Is 'Stuck' Because Buyers Can't Afford Them

The whole car market is slowing "unless consumers get some relief." Plus, the Kia EV9 shows what's at stake in the November election.
By Patrick George Sep 9 2024
Toyota Cuts EV Goals, Also Gets Billions In Battery Subsidies From Japan

Toyota Cuts EV Goals, Also Gets Billions In Battery Subsidies From Japan

Also on Critical Materials: More on the German auto industry's "multiple challenges," and South Korea forces EV makers to name names.
By Patrick George Sep 6 2024
Volkswagen Chief Warns Brand Has 'One, Maybe Two' Years To Get It Together

Volkswagen Chief Warns Brand Has 'One, Maybe Two' Years To Get It Together

Plus, BYD pushes pause on Mexico and more Ultium workers join the UAW.
By Rob Stumpf Sep 5 2024
Volkswagen May Close Factories In Europe: ‘It’s A Catastrophe’

Volkswagen May Close Factories In Europe: ‘It’s A Catastrophe’

Volkswagen responded to the Dieselgate scandal with an aggressive EV push. But that’s not going well and now it’s considering plant closures.
By Suvrat Kothari Sep 3 2024
Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over

Zeekr Increasingly Feels Like A Polestar Do-Over

As Polestar falters, this Geely-backed EV company is one to watch. Plus: Hyundai's Genesis needs hybrids to grow.
By Patrick George Aug 30 2024
China's Electric Car Companies Are Still Not Invincible

China's Electric Car Companies Are Still Not Invincible

Plus, calls for Software-Defined Vehicle standards, and Tesla asks Canada for a tariff break on its Chinese-built EVs.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 29 2024
Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?

Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?

Volvo's troubled electric "spinoff" gets a new boss. Plus: Volkswagen gets tighter with China's Xpeng and BYD keeps the profits coming.
By Patrick George Aug 28 2024
The U.S. Is Now Adding 1,000 New EV Chargers Every Week

The U.S. Is Now Adding 1,000 New EV Chargers Every Week

Plus, Canada adds a new 100% tariff on Chinese EVs and Canoo moves to Texas.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 27 2024
Americans Want Plug-In Hybrids. Will They Show Up?

Americans Want Plug-In Hybrids. Will They Show Up?

Plus, Honda is trying to figure out what to name its EVs and some U.S. auto industry officials want to ease off the China tariffs.
By Patrick George Aug 26 2024
This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto—With Two Exceptions

This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto—With Two Exceptions

Let's game out what this week's news meant for the EV transition at Ford, GM, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Plus, Volvo has big plans for EX90.
By Patrick George Aug 23 2024
'Yanking The Rug Out': Auto Industry Fears Losing EV Incentives

'Yanking The Rug Out': Auto Industry Fears Losing EV Incentives

Plus, BYD is still eyeing up a plant in Mexico and Stellantis' EV plans are aiding to company's disarray.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 22 2024
How Kia Dumped The 'Budget Brand' Stigma To Become A Tech Leader

How Kia Dumped The 'Budget Brand' Stigma To Become A Tech Leader

We also discuss how Xiaomi's "Apple EV" is off to a great start in terms of sales and why Rivian fears the repeal of IRA incentives.
By Suvrat Kothari Aug 21 2024
GM Says It's Future Is Software. Here's Why It's Cutting 1,000 Software Jobs

GM Says It's Future Is Software. Here's Why It's Cutting 1,000 Software Jobs

Also, Trump confirms an advisor spot for Musk while looking into EV tax credit cuts, and Tesla escapes Europe's higher EV tax.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 20 2024
China Was Supposed To Be The Future. Now It's A 'Money Pit'

China Was Supposed To Be The Future. Now It's A 'Money Pit'

The golden goose is no longer laying eggs for car companies. Also: EVs continue to outpace the rest of the market, but with a catch.
By Patrick George Aug 19 2024
EVs Are Transforming Georgia. But Voters Aren't Sold Yet

EVs Are Transforming Georgia. But Voters Aren't Sold Yet

Southeastern states are benefitting hugely from EV investments, but some voters still need convincing. 
By Suvrat Kothari Aug 16 2024
Toyota Could Convert All Of Its North American Lineup To Hybrids

Toyota Could Convert All Of Its North American Lineup To Hybrids

Plus, Ford's answer to touch screen controls and used EV batteries find new life in grid energy storage.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 15 2024
Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen 'Trinity' EV To Make Room For Golf EV

Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen 'Trinity' EV To Make Room For Golf EV

Plus, Tesla sips up subsidies despite CEO's opinions and automakers disclose battery manufacturers following South Korean EV fire.
By Rob Stumpf Aug 13 2024
Tesla Gets A Warning From Uber's CEO

Tesla Gets A Warning From Uber's CEO

How hard can it be to create a ride-hailing service from scratch? Ask a guy who knows. Plus: Volkswagen ID.Buzz news and EV fire fears.
By Patrick George Aug 12 2024
Affordable EVs May Not Be Profitable: 'Just Not Realistic'

Affordable EVs May Not Be Profitable: 'Just Not Realistic'

Massive volumes are critical to make EVs profitable, but getting there is herculean task.
By Suvrat Kothari Aug 9 2024
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