Focus on Transport
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea’s Hyundai aims to boost its Japan sales tenfold with the Inster, a 2.85M-yen ultra-affordable compact EV, challenging local giants.
US states are creating a pipeline of trained EV workers — here are the emerging trends
The U.S. EV industry, facing workforce gaps amid growing investments, seeks skilled, diverse talent and state-led training solutions.
Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe
Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.
US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says
The proposal issued in September would make software prohibitions effective in the 2027 model year. The hardware ban would take effect in 2029.
E-Power hits the slopes: new wave of snow sports emerges
Following in the footsteps of electric scooters and wakeboards, entrepreneurs are bringing electric power to snow travel with self-propelled skis.
Lamborghini sets new sales record amidst hybrid push
Lamborghini sets 2024 sales record, up six per cent, driven by hybrids like Revuelto and demand across key global markets.
Volkswagen brand deliveries fall 1.4% in 2024
Battery-electric vehicle sales came to just over 383,000, down from 394,000 last year, amid a regional slump in EV demand.
Polestar raises hope as order intake rises
The company reported retail sales of 12,256, up from 11,640, and a 37% rise in order intake compared to a year earlier.
China’s electric and hybrid vehicle sales jump 40.7% in 2024
The world's largest automotive market has also seen fierce competition among domestic car manufacturers.
Trump’s tariff threat spurs auto suppliers to rethink production plans
The auto industry has already experienced eight years of U.S. protectionism.
