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FILE PHOTO: A Cadillac Lyriq electric vehicle (EV) under General Motors is seen during its world premiere on a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Analysis: Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers

GM faces dual threats from Trump’s EV subsidy cuts and tariffs, as regulatory shifts challenge its electrification strategy.

Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicles are seen during a delivery event at its factory in Shanghai, China.
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Tesla’s China-made EV sales drop 4.3% in Nov

Tesla's share of the world's largest EV market shrank to 6% in sales terms in October.

The Tesla Cybercab is displayed at a Tesla store in Berlin, Germany, November 20, 2024. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
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Tesla leads November’s global market value surge

Tesla's value rose 38.1% to $1.1T on reports of Trump's transition team plans to ease self-driving car rules.

FILE PHOTO: A Mercedes Benz E300 is displayed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate China comeback, sources say

Mercedes-Benz taps China's Momenta for ADAS tech, with $75M investment, aiming to regain market share in China by 2025.

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen Taigun compact SUV car is on display after it was unvield at an event in New Delhi, India, February 3, 2020. Picture taken February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo
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Volkswagen India unit faces $1.4 billion tax evasion notice

Volkswagen shares fell as much as 2.13% on the Frankfurt stock exchange after Reuters reported the India tax notice.

FILE PHOTO: The Tesla logo is seen on a car at the Paris Games Week (PGW), a trade fair for video games in Paris, France, October 27, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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India to expand EV manufacturing incentives after Tesla disappointment, source says

India's EV policy was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market — but the automaker backed off from those plans earlier...

Electric vehicle charging stations are seen in Beijing, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Caroline)
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After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical

EV adoption in China thrives with government support, while the U.S. and Europe struggle with costs, infrastructure, and policy.

A Vinfast electric car travels down a street in Hanoi (AFP)
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Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss

VinFast reported a $550 million net loss for Q3, an improvement from last year, with higher sales.

FILE - A Rivian R1S is displayed outside of the auto manufacturer's new space at Ponce City Market.
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Biden administration will loan $6.6 billion to Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused

The Biden administration announced a $6.6B loan to Rivian to build its fuel-efficient vehicles and work toward profitability.

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