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Mazda has announced plans to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) Supercharger system in both the United States and its home market of Japan. This move positions Mazda among the first Japanese automakers to embrace NACS in Japan, following Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela brand, and promises faster, more reliable charging for its electric vehicle…
Lucid Group Inc., backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is advocating for tariffs on foreign vehicles to strengthen the kingdom’s nascent auto manufacturing sector and reduce its heavy reliance on imports. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff stressed the urgency of such measures during an interview at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, stating, “Not doing…
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. announced a significant reduction in tariffs on UK-made cars, including electric vehicles (EVs), dropping the rate from 27.5% to 10%. This decision, part of a broader economic deal with the UK, also eliminates tariffs on steel and aluminum, setting them to 0%. For EV enthusiasts and industry professionals, this…
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has resumed shipping its electric vehicles (EVs) to the United States, ending a month-long pause triggered by President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported cars and light trucks, London’s Times reported. The first shipments left Britain on Wednesday, signaling relief for EV enthusiasts and dealers awaiting models like the electric Jaguar…
President Donald Trump’s administration has announced exemptions for U.S. automakers from certain tariffs, a significant concession following intense lobbying by industry leaders concerned about rising electric vehicle (EV) costs and supply chain disruptions, according to the Financial Times. This decision, which spares car parts from fentanyl-related tariffs on Chinese imports and steel and alumi
On April 10, 2025, Tesla officially opened its doors in Saudi Arabia, a move signaling both a reconciliation between CEO Elon Musk and the kingdom’s leadership and a bold step toward the country’s aggressive electric vehicle (EV) adoption goals, as reported by Reuters. With a glitzy launch showcasing the Cybertruck and a redesigned Model Y…
The European Union and China have taken a significant step toward potentially resolving their long-standing dispute over electric vehicle imports, with officials from both sides agreeing to explore minimum pricing as an alternative to the current tariff system, a European Commission spokesperson confirmed on Thursday, according to Reuters. Negotiations Begin on Pricing Framework EU Trade…
The autonomous driving landscape is poised for a significant shift in 2025, as manufacturers race to integrate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) despite uncertain profit prospects. According to McKinsey analysis, the autonomous driving market could reach $400 billion by 2035, yet achieving meaningful returns on these massive investments remains challenging., reports Reuters. The current au
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