Focus on Automotive
California allows Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide to test with passengers
Driverless taxi company WeRide approved for testing in California despite looming US ban on Chinese-developed systems.
GM to recall over 21,000 US electric SUVs over braking concerns
The recall would affect GM's 2023-2024 Cadillac Lyriq all-wheel drive models.
Indians who paid a deposit for Tesla EVs ask for it back as cars fail to arrive
In the eight years since Tesla’s initial promise to sell cars in India, the automaker has failed to follow through.
Leasing model behind Europe’s EV drive at risk of breakdown
Low resale values for electric cars have pushed the leasing firms that drive Europe's auto market to double prices over the last three...
Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to lobby US governments for benefits, while embracing Trump despite his "end the electric vehicle" mandate
Vietnam plans electricity subsidies for EV charging stations
Vietnam is planning to subsidise electricity prices for EV charging stations, as part of its efforts to meet energy transition commitments
South Korea holds emergency meeting as EV fires stir consumer fear
South Korean officials met Monday to discuss EV safety amid growing consumer concern after an EV fire in and underground garage
Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Cybertruck, offers $100,000 version now
Tesla's $100k Cybertruck available for immediate order and delivery, according to Tesla website, though demand is lower than predicted
Nikola posts smaller-than-expected loss on robust truck demand
Nikola beat posted a smaller-than-expected adjusted loss on Friday, signaling an uptick in deliveries of its hydrogen big rigs
China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs
Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization over EU imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports
