Focus on BYD
China’s BYD ramps up hiring as Beijing prioritises employment
BYD has increased its workforce to more than 900,000 people, making the Chinese EV giant one of the largest employers in the country.
Struggling Northvolt stokes fear for Europe’s battery future
Northvolt's decision to cut jobs and scale back operations raises doubts about Europe's bid for a leading EV battery maker.
US House passes bill targeting China that would limit EV tax credits
The House voted 217-192 to tighten rules limiting Chinese content in EVs eligible for U.S. tax credits; Senate yet to act.
China’s Geely scouting locations for Europe plant
Geely is exploring locations for a potential EV plant in Europe but hasn't fully committed, with talks ongoing in Poland.
Thailand’s EV makers seek to renegotiate govt incentives as sales slow
Manufacturers push for an extension of deadlines to keep Thai EV incentives as sales miss expectations.
Chinese EV maker BYD sets higher annual sales target, brokerage report shows
BYD annual sales goal of 4 million vehicles for 2024 would put the EV manufacturer almost on a level with Ford Motor.
China auto suppliers, EV makers flood major trade fair in Germany
To gain a foothold amid looming tariffs, Chinese EVs come to Germany to show off vehicles at trade fair.
Analysis: Hybrid cars throw lifeline to platinum metals
As consumers increasingly turn to hybrid cars over pure EVs, the exhaust-cleaning platinum metals rise above the expected drop in demand.
Chinese car sales fall for fifth straight month
Subsidies for petrol-powered vehicles help boost EVs in China car sales even as overall picture continues slump.
China, price cuts and costs: The fuel driving Volkswagen’s crisis
Volkswagen warns of accelerating competition from China, cutting its cost-cutting timeline and considering plant closures.
