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A recent report from the New York Post has uncovered alarming claims about privacy issues in Chinese-made electric vehicles, specifically those manufactured by BYD. Owners have reported that these EVs might have a hidden feature allowing external parties to listen in on conversations inside the car. The Alleged Backdoor An Australian BYD owner discovered that…
BYD, China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is recalling almost 97,000 EVs due to a manufacturing defect that could lead to fire risks, according to Reuters. The Recall Details The recall affects Dolphin and Yuan Plus models made in China between November 2022 and December 2023. The issue stems from a faulty steering control unit that…
Deutsche Bank analyst Edison Yu has maintained a Buy rating on Tesla (TSLA) with a price target of $295.00, according to a report from TipRanks. This optimistic outlook stems from Tesla’s anticipated strong performance in Q3 2024 and exciting developments in its robotaxi program. Robust Q3 Delivery Forecast Yu projects Tesla’s Q3 2024 deliveries to…
In a surprising turn of events, Volvo, once a trailblazer in the electric vehicle revolution, is now easing off the accelerator on its ambitious all-electric plans. This strategic shift comes as the Swedish automaker grapples with a market that’s not quite as enthusiastic about EVs as initially anticipated, according to a recent report from The…
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are maintaining their foothold in the US auto market, defying a broader slowdown in new vehicle sales. According to estimates from S&P Global Mobility, BEVs claimed 8% of new vehicle sales in June and July, with September expected to surpass that benchmark. This resilience comes at a time when the overall auto…
The US Commerce Department has proposed a far-reaching rule that could effectively ban Chinese-developed software and connectivity-related hardware in cars sold in the United States. This move, reported by The New York Times, is part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to limit Chinese influence in the automotive sector, particularly in the rapidly…
Nio Inc., a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is voicing strong opposition to recent tariff measures proposed by the United States and European Union on Chinese EVs. This pushback comes amidst rising trade tensions and debates over fair competition in the global EV market. Nio Founder Calls Tariffs ‘Unreasonable’ According to a Bloomberg News report,…
Siemens is carving out its electric vehicle (EV) charging business, aiming to charge up growth in this booming sector. The German industrial giant announced on Monday that it plans to separate its Siemens eMobility unit, combining it with recently acquired DC fast-charging specialist Heliox under a new legal structure. Riding the EV Wave The EV…
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