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Lotus, the iconic British automaker, is poised to halt production at its historic Hethel, Norfolk factory after 59 years, with plans to shift manufacturing to the United States, according to a report by Autocar. This strategic pivot, driven by U.S. tariffs and a challenging electric vehicle (EV) market, could reshape Lotus’s future as it leans…
Chinese automaker BYD is set to triple its electric bus and truck production in Europe with a new $94 million facility in Komarom, Hungary, a move that strengthens Hungary’s position as a hub for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) investment. Announced on June 27, 2025, by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, the plant will increase BYD’s…
Chinese automakers like BYD, Chery, and Great Wall Motor (GWM) are accelerating their push into Africa, leveraging low-cost electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids to tap the continent’s untapped potential. Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and Europe, these companies are eyeing South Africa as a launchpad for a broader African strategy, according to Reuters.…
Tesla’s vice president of sales and manufacturing for North America and Europe, Omead Afshar, has left the electric vehicle (EV) giant, marking another high-profile exit as the company navigates declining sales and a pivot to autonomous technology. The departure, confirmed by three sources familiar with the matter, comes as Tesla grapples with a 19% year-to-date…
The dream of fully autonomous cars continues to stall, leaving electric vehicle (EV) enthusiasts and industry watchers intrigued yet cautious. Despite early optimism following the US military’s Darpa challenge two decades ago, progress toward Level 5 self-driving cars—capable of driving anywhere in all conditions—has hit significant hurdles. A Bloomberg chart projecting automation levels through 2
On Tuesday, June 23, 2025, Cadillac delivered its first Celestiq, a hand-built electric sedan that signals a bold step into the ultra-luxury EV market. Priced from $340,000, the Celestiq was handed over at General Motors’ Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, showcasing Cadillac’s ambition to rival European giants like Rolls-Royce and Bentley with American craftsmanship…
BMW is set to reintroduce range extender technology with the iX5 SUV, a model already in testing and slated for a potential 2026 release, according to a report by Auto News. This move marks a strategic pivot for the German automaker, which previously dismissed the technology’s future in 2019, and reflects growing demand for extended-range…
Honda will unveil its Super EV Concept, a boxy electric minicar, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2025, signaling a push into the entry-level EV market to replace the discontinued Honda e, according to Automotive News Europe. This debut comes as Honda faces mounting pressure to meet stricter CO2 regulations in Europe, particularly…
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