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Vietnam’s VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes
Vinfast is hoping to win over consumers in Asian markets with its tiniest and cheapest car yet.
China hits back at West’s over-capacity allegations in EVs, lithium batteries
China's Li Qiang has hit back at the U.S. and the EU over proposed tariffs.
China’s BYD launches third EV model in Japan
The sedan will be BYD's most expensive model so far.
EV maker Rivian simplifies output, cuts costs, aiming for first profit
Rivian has removed over 100 steps from the battery-making process, 52 pieces of equipment from the body shop and over 500 parts from...
Canada, inspired by EU and US, considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs
Canada's government is considering whether to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles as it seeks to align itself with allies against what they...
CDK hack upends US auto industry, sending dealers back to paper forms
A cyberattack on a system used by 15,000 retail locations is affecting automakers.
Hyundai Motor’s union in South Korea votes to strike -union official
Almost 90% of members at the union have approved strike action.
China wants EU to scrap EV tariffs on EVs by July 4, Chinese state media reports
The European Commission said it would host technical talks with China this week.
EU tariffs on China not a ‘punishment’, says German economy minister
The German Economy Minister has said EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles should not be seen as a punishment.
Hawaii settles lawsuit from youths over climate change
A settlement has been reached in a historic case involving young people and the Hawaii Department of Transportation over decarbonizing the transport network.
