Podcasts about Geely

Sports cars comprise around 1% of new car sales these days, sadly. We discuss, and Steve-0 and our trauma surgeon Dr Stephan Moran pick our five favorite sports cars of all time.Trauma surgeon safety segment: For many years, Dr Moran has been advocating for better crash dummies ("They should have 20 different size and gender dummies lined up, and the tester can pick any one and put it into a car and run the test", is what he's been saying). Chinese manufacturer Geely has built a safety testing facility that can test 60 crash dummies, so finally someone out there has been paying attention and making cars safer through better crash testing. Dr Moran discusses.Stephan spots an insane Honda Accord. Us old guys think it's Fugly, but presumably "da kids" love it.Steve-0 gets into 2025 new car sales data and draws some conclusions: big pickups rule, compact crossovers and big SUVs are selling like crazy, BEVs are fading fast, and BMW is dominating the luxury market (with Lexus close behind).#carsoncallpodcast #automobile #traumasurgeonsafety #sportscar #bmw #lexus

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms:➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart GEELY BETS CHINA SCALE WILL BUY GLOBAL CLOUT https://evne.ws/4sO3Z4i LUXEED R7 CLAIMS WORLD'S SLICKEST SUV SHAPE https://evne.ws/3Zugnch XPENG PUSHES 7-YEAR CHEAP CREDIT IN CHINA EV FIGHT https://evne.ws/4a1Kc9c BYD DOMINATES MEXICO'S EV MARKET AS RIVALS DITHER https://evne.ws/468yXKE CHINA DRIVES CAR STANDARDS ALL THE WAY TO ANTARCTICA https://evne.ws/4pX0S7x CHINESE SUV CLAIMED TO SURVIVE DUAL TYRE BLOWOUTS https://evne.ws/3YVfU2G DONGFENG FIRES UP 16,000-TON EV DIE-CASTING PLANT https://evne.ws/4sYn9oi FAW BETS SCALE CAN SAVE HONGQI IN EV SHAKE-UP https://evne.ws/3O1aelf RENAULT GOES TO SHANGHAI TO LEARN CHINA SPEED https://evne.ws/4pWMxbg

- Trump Opens the Door to Chinese Car Plants in The U.S. - 8,000 Dealers Gone: The Brutal Restructuring of China's Auto Market - Porsche's 1,156-HP Electric Cayenne Aims to Save Its Chinese Business - India Slashes Tariffs on EU Cars To 40%—Is an Export Boom Coming? - No More Discounts? Chinese EVs Pivot to Ultra-Low Interest 7-Year Loans - China Hits 469 Million Vehicles—The Scale of The Global Leader - Why Audi Is Losing Its U.S. Plant Hopes

- Trump Opens the Door to Chinese Car Plants in The U.S. - 8,000 Dealers Gone: The Brutal Restructuring of China's Auto Market - Porsche's 1,156-HP Electric Cayenne Aims to Save Its Chinese Business - India Slashes Tariffs on EU Cars To 40%—Is an Export Boom Coming? - No More Discounts? Chinese EVs Pivot to Ultra-Low Interest 7-Year Loans - China Hits 469 Million Vehicles—The Scale of The Global Leader - Why Audi Is Losing Its U.S. Plant Hopes

In Episode 235, Tu and Lei break down a pivotal week for autonomous driving, global EV competition, and the future of premium automakers—from Silicon Valley to China and Europe.  The conversation opens with a surge of AV and robotaxi news: Tesla removing safety drivers in Austin, shifting FSD to a subscription model, and signaling potential approval in China and Europe; Waymo expanding into Miami; DiDi launching a new robotaxi platform in China; and large-scale robo-van ambitions from Mobileye–Volkswagen and Geely's Caocao Mobility. Together, these moves signal that autonomy is no longer experimental—it's scaling.Tu frames autonomy through four lenses: technology readiness, silicon and cloud stacks, regulatory approval, and societal impact, including job displacement and cost reduction through scale. While Tesla remains the benchmark, Chinese players like XPeng, Huawei, and Baidu are rapidly closing the gap—supported by a more permissive regulatory environment in China.The episode then pivots to a blunt assessment of the premium auto sector. Porsche's collapse to ~42,000 units in China, deep price cuts from BMW and Mercedes, and the stark comparison between Porsche's Macan EV and Xiaomi's YU7 highlight how “premium” is being redefined by software, features, and price—not heritage.Tu and Lei argue that the high-margin glory days for German luxury brands are over, not just in China but globally, as Chinese OEMs demonstrate faster iteration, lower costs, and mass-market appeal—especially to younger and female buyers. The discussion closes with battery swapping (BAAS), cold-weather EV realities, and whether Chinese automakers could realistically build trust and scale in North America.Strategic, candid, and forward-looking, this episode explains why autonomy and affordability—not badges—will define the next era of the auto industry.___

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Tesla officially removing safety attendants from Robotaxis in Austin, Waymo's commercial launch in Miami, and Serve Robotics' strategic acquisition of Diligent Robotics.It finally happened. Tesla has removed safety attendants from a select group of vehicles in Austin. While this initial fleet is limited and operating in a specific geofence and utilizing chase cars, Grayson and Walt view this as a critical validation of the technology. Looking ahead, Grayson predicts the operational domain will expand significantly in Austin over the next 60 days, with the Phoenix metro region slated as the next target market for deployment. As Tesla went safety attendant-out, Waymoopened the Miami market for limited commercial service within a 60-square-mile area, with one major caveat, no Miami Beach. On the Foreign Autonomy Desk, Grayson and Walt discuss Geely's plan to deploy 100,000 methanol-powered robotaxis in China and the South Korean government's selection of Gwangju as the nation's first dedicated autonomous vehicle testing zone.Episode Chapters0:00 Tesla Removes Safety Attendant in Austin 9:19 Operational Efficiency 10:33 Alex Roy Goes Coast-to-Coast with Zero FSD Interventions 14:15 Drive on FSD, Get a Discount 18:25 FSD is Expanding as Prices are Increasing 23:31 New Robotaxi Markets 24:53 Waymo Launches Miami Markets28:33 Vandalizing Waymo's32:20 Serve Robotics Acquires Diligent Robotics36:41 Foreign Autonomy Desk 39:21 Next WeekRecorded on Friday, January 23, 2026 --------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy provides market intelligence and strategic advisory services to institutional investors and companies, delivering insights needed to stay ahead of emerging trends in the autonomy economy™. To learn more, say hello (at) roadtoautonomy.com.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- VW, Audi Dealers Sue Colorado - VW's "Slash and Burn" Cost-Cutting - Canadians Who Are Against Chinese EVs - Automakers Squeeze Suppliers in China - Used EVs Hit Market at Record Rate - Volvo Unveils EX60 EV - Hyundai Union: "Not a Single Robot" - Geely's Roadmap to Overtake GM

#537 Artemis 2, F1, SPV & Geely. The 1st crewed Moon mission since Apollo 17, we wish them well. The 2026 F1 car reveals, what do they tell us so far? Plus: how to drive the Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle backwards and Alex visits the world of Geely in China.

- VW, Audi Dealers Sue Colorado - VW's "Slash and Burn" Cost-Cutting - Canadians Who Are Against Chinese EVs - Automakers Squeeze Suppliers in China - Used EVs Hit Market at Record Rate - Volvo Unveils EX60 EV - Hyundai Union: "Not a Single Robot" - Geely's Roadmap to Overtake GM

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Geely wants to build cars in the United States, at Volvo's assembly plant in South Carolina. (Photo by Robertus Pudyanto/Getty Images)

Tomasz Kot wrócił do Impo po latach i bardzo się cieszę, bo nasza ostatnia rozmowa z 2019 roku zostawiła wiele wątków związanych z karierą Tomasza w niedokończeniu. Jest więc i o najnowszych produkcjach, w których Tomasz bierze udział: "Wielka Warszawska", oraz "Niebo", ale też o przeszłości, próbach w Hollywood, powrocie do Polski. Zapraszam!https://geelyauto.pl - Umów jazdę testową w Twoim najbliższym salonie Geely[współpraca reklamowa] https://www.instagram.com/karolpaciorek/

Episode 234 may go down as one of the most consequential conversations yet on China EVs & More. Tu and Lei unpack the Canada–China trade truce that effectively opens the door for Chinese EV imports into North America—and why this moment could trigger a chain reaction across the U.S., Mexico, and global auto markets.  Canada's decision to allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs at just 6.1% tariffs isn't about volume—it's about symbolism. Once the door opens, it rarely closes. The hosts explain why this move pressures the U.S. ahead of USMCA renegotiations, accelerates conversations around Chinese manufacturing in Canada, and raises the stakes for GM, Ford, and the German luxury brands already losing ground in China.The episode also breaks down 2025 China auto and NEV sales, showing a maturing but brutally competitive market where growth now comes from stealing share, not market expansion. With BYD, Geely, Chery, Leapmotor, and Huawei-backed brands targeting aggressive 2026 volumes, the pressure on legacy OEMs—especially BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Porsche—has never been higher.Tu and Lei debate which Chinese OEMs are best positioned for Canada and eventually the U.S., why affordable EVs in the $30–40K range are the real battleground, and how price cuts of 10–25% by German brands reveal structural inefficiencies long masked by premium margins.Strategic, provocative, and deeply grounded in real data, this episode explains why North America just entered a new phase of the China EV story—and why the next 12–18 months may redefine the global auto industry.___

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FOLLOW UP: UK GOVERNMENT MULLS DRIVING SAFETY CHANGESThe UK Government first mentioned it was looking at some of the rules relating to road safety, back in the summer of 2025, but now has published its Road Safety Strategy which gives more information on proposals aimed at making our roads safer. Aspects being covered at young and elderly drivers, giving councils more powers to change speed limits, technology that is fitted to cars and more. To read this story, click the Autocar article link here. If you wish to visit the Government's page with a link to the strategy and the five consultations, click this link here.FOLLOW UP: GEELY TAKES ZEEKR OFF THE STOCK MARKETAs discussed a few months ago, Geely has taken Zeekr back to being a private company and off the stock market. To read more, click this electrive article link here.FOllow up: jlr cyberattack hit payroll infoDuring the cyberattack on JLR's systems, information from payroll was accessed. The company has warned staff to be careful of potential phishing and fraud. Click this article link from The Register, to read more.DECEMBER AND 2025 NEW CAR REGISTRATION FIGURES2025 saw registrations creep over 2 million for the first time since 2019. Battery electric vehicles made another solid gain in December, but it was not enough on its own to get to the Government's mandated level for the year. SMMT made it clear that the discounts the industry is funding cannot continue, especially when the financial pressures are mounting and the introduction of taxes aimed specifically at EV owners could cause some buyers to look elsewhere. If you want to read more, click this SMMT article link here.GMA LOSES A CEO BUT GAINS £90M INVESTMENTGordan Murray Automotive's (GMA) CEO, Phil Lee, has left the company. However, Halo Cars Group has invested £90 million and had two of their officers added to the board. The company said the money will help them push forward with the model plans they have. Click this EVO article link here, for more.FORD FORCED TO TAKE A FINANCIAL HITOutside of the EU, Ford is changing plans when it comes to EVs. They are taking a £14.5 billion hit, as a result. The company says this is a “customer-driven change” but equally, the changes in policy by the US Government has had a big impact on the adoption of EVs. To read more, click this Autocar article link here.MERCEDES FINANCE SERVICES MAKES A BIG LOSSMercedes-Benz Financial Services UK made a loss of £365 million, in 2025. The main reason is setting aside £424 million to their finance mis-selling compensation fund. You can find out more, by clicking this Business Matters Magazine article link here.TESLA...

Jill is back in the co-host seat this week for a topic-packed episode. Tom opens the show asking if $61,000 seems like a lot for a Hyundai—any Hyundai. The hosts discuss the Korean maker's luxury/value equation, and note that Tom's test car, a 2026 Palisade Calligraphy Hybrid is, without question, a luxury vehicle. Listen in for more of the conversation. Tom goes on to share his frustration with Stellantis for killing all of Jeep's “4Xe” plug-in hybrids, along with the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Listen in for some crankiness. Still in the first segment, Jill details her CES Chinese-car adventure. Jill was able to take short drives in a number of luxury electric Zeekr models (a division of Volvo's parent company Geely) and came away very impressed. Her quick takes on these vehicles are worth a listen. Are these premium EVs coming to the U.S? here's the scoop. In the second segment, Jill and Tom are joined by friend of show and sustainability expert Robert Collangelo. Robert addresses the fallacy that EVs are a threat to the U.S. electric grid, and details the real power-consumption challenges that lay ahead for the country. It's a great conversation you don't want to miss. In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom's “Is it a Dodge?” quiz. 

- GM Says EVs Still the End Game - GM Moving Into New Headquarters - BYD and Geely Overtake VW in China - Robots Help Boost Hyundai's Market Cap - President Trump Visiting Detroit - Renault Reveals New Geely-Based SUV - NEVs Drive Sales Growth in China - Ferrari Patents Predictive Active Aero

- GM Says EVs Still the End Game - GM Moving Into New Headquarters - BYD and Geely Overtake VW in China - Robots Help Boost Hyundai's Market Cap - President Trump Visiting Detroit - Renault Reveals New Geely-Based SUV - NEVs Drive Sales Growth in China - Ferrari Patents Predictive Active Aero

Kicking off 2026, Tu and Lei return from CES in Las Vegas with firsthand insights into how the global auto industry's center of gravity continues to shift toward China, AI, autonomy, and robotics.  This episode unpacks why CES is no longer about cars, but about who controls the software, silicon, sensors, and robots that will define the next decade of mobility. From Geely and Great Wall's growing U.S. ambitions, to Hyundai's robot-only keynote, to Ford's quiet but meaningful autonomy reset, the hosts connect dots that most headlines missed.Tu and Lei also break down the Geely “coming to the U.S.” scoop, Rivian-style AI days spreading to legacy OEMs, and why Western automakers are increasingly borrowing from China's playbook—from ADAS and silicon strategy to embodied AI and robotics.The episode closes with a deep dive into autonomy's three tracks (L2++, consumer L3/L4, and robotaxis), the growing importance of LiDAR scale, and why Donut Labs' solid-state battery and in-wheel motor reveal could become a true industry disruptor—if it scales.Fast, candid, and packed with on-the-ground context, this episode explains why CES 2026 marked a turning point—and why the race is no longer just EVs vs ICE, but ecosystems vs incumbents.___

On today's Turn Down For Watt Podcast, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Donut Labs battery and ask the big question everyone is debating: Is it truly solid-state, or is it overhyped marketing bordering on a scam? We break down what solid-state really means, how it compares to current lithium-ion tech from CATL, BYD, and Tesla, and why battery terminology matters more than ever.We also unpack Ford's announcement that autonomy will arrive with its affordable universal EV platform in 2027, while examining the very real struggles Ford and the broader industry have faced with EV profitability. GM isn't alone in this pain, reporting a $1.7 billion EV loss last quarter and announcing another $6 billion write-off, while Jeep quietly canceled two plug-in models.At CES, one of the most under-the-radar stories came from Geely, the parent company of Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, and Lynk & Co. With models like the Zeekr Z, 001, and 7X, plus their “Golden Brick” ultra-fast charging battery, we explore what it would mean if Zeekr begins U.S. production in South Carolina within 24–36 months—and how far behind U.S. automakers may be if current pullbacks continue.

En el podcast de hoy en Garaje Hermético, destapamos la realidad detrás de los titulares triunfalistas del pasado mes de diciembre. Muchos medios generalistas, y algunos políticos, han celebrado una supuesta "moratoria" o reculada de la Unión Europea respecto a la prohibición de los motores de combustión interna para el año 2035. Nos dicen que el motor térmico se ha salvado, que Alemania ha ganado el pulso y que podremos seguir comprando coches de gasolina. La realidad es mucho más cínica y preocupante: nos han vuelto a engañar. Lo que se ha aprobado no es una rectificación, sino una trampa burocrática que en la práctica no cambia nada para el ciudadano medio. Motores de combustión... solo para una élite La llamada "Enmienda Ferrari" o "Excepción Alemana" abre una ventana legal para matricular coches con motor térmico a partir de 2035, pero bajo condiciones draconianas y económicamente inviables para la mayoría. La condición sine qua non es que estos motores utilicen exclusivamente combustibles sintéticos, los llamados e-fuels o biocombustibles neutros en carbono. El problema radica en el precio y la disponibilidad. Actualmente, producir un litro de e-fuel cuesta muchísimo más que refinar gasolina fósil, lo que situaría el precio en el surtidor entre 5 y 7 euros por litro. ¿Quién podrá mantener un coche utilitario con esos costes? Nadie. Esta medida está diseñada para que quienes tengan un Ferrari o un Porsche en el garaje puedan seguir usándolo, convirtiendo la combustión en un lujo accesible solo para grandes cuentas corrientes. El colapso de la industria europea y el auge de China Mientras el debate público se centra en los e-fuels, la realidad industrial nos pasa por encima. Europa forzó a sus fabricantes (Renault, Stellantis, VW) a una transición eléctrica a marchas forzadas, encareciendo enormemente sus costes de producción. Al mismo tiempo, abrió las puertas de par en par a China, que sí sabe fabricar eléctricos baratos. La ironía es trágica: cuando las marcas europeas por fin tienen sus eléctricos listos, llegan gigantes chinos como BYD, MG o Geely con productos atractivos y un 30% más baratos. Desmontando mitos: Noruega y la infraestructura Continuamos desmontando el mantra del "Ejemplo Noruego". Comparar Noruega con España es absurdo. Noruega ha financiado su transición verde vendiendo petróleo y gas al resto del mundo, acumulando un fondo soberano trillonario que les permite subvencionar masivamente la compra de eléctricos y freír a impuestos al térmico. En España, con una renta per cápita muy inferior, se nos pide comprar coches de 40.000 euros con sueldos mileuristas. A esto se suma el fracaso de la infraestructura de carga. En España, la instalación de puntos de carga es lentísima debido a la burocracia. A finales de 2025, miles de cargadores instalados seguían sin funcionamiento por falta de permisos. Euro 7 y la "Greenflation" Analizamos también el impacto de la normativa Euro 7. Aunque se dice que se ha suavizado en emisiones, ha trasladado la complejidad y el coste a los periféricos. Para cumplir con las emisiones en arranque en frío, se plantearon soluciones como los Catalizadores Calentados Eléctricamente (E-Cats), que consumen tanta energía que obligan a implantar sistemas de 48 voltios, encareciendo la fabricación. Además, la Euro 7 introduce regulaciones sobre el polvo de frenos y neumáticos. El resultado será coches más caros por sistemas de frenado complejos (o la vuelta a los frenos de tambor traseros) y neumáticos específicos de baja abrasión que, curiosamente, suelen tener menos agarre en mojado. ¿Sacrificamos seguridad por burocracia? El "Efecto Habana" y los cementerios de eléctricos Ante este panorama, el usuario se rebela pasivamente, provocando el "Efecto Habana". Con un precio medio de coche nuevo superando los 28.000 euros, la gente se niega a cambiar de coche y opta por reconstruir coches fiables de entre 2015 y 2018, como los diésel Euro 6. Se está creando una "resistencia" de conductores que prefieren invertir en su vehículo antiguo antes que endeudarse por un microhíbrido tricilíndrico de 1.0 litros. Finalmente, destapamos el fenómeno de los "cementerios de eléctricos". Miles de coches eléctricos nuevos se acumulan en campas portuarias en Europa y China sin venderse. Es el "Channel Stuffing": los fabricantes matriculan coches a sus propios concesionarios para reportar cifras de ventas y cumplir cuotas de CO2. Estos coches se pudren al sol, degradando sus baterías antes de hacer un solo kilómetro. Cuidado con los "Km 0" eléctricos con descuentos sospechosos. En resumen, la moratoria de 2035 es un salvavidas de plomo. Nos han vendido un futuro verde, pero nos entregan un presente gris, caro y "Made in China". La imposición del coche eléctrico y el fin del coche particular para la mayoría siguen siendo el objetivo real.

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P.M. Edition for Jan. 8. Geely, one of China's biggest automakers, expects to announce plans about a U.S. expansion within the next three years. But WSJ autos reporter Ryan Felton says it would run up against political opposition and other challenges. Plus, the Trump administration defends the ICE officer who yesterday shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. We hear from Journal national affairs reporter Joe Barrett about the protests on the ground in Minneapolis. And Iran's internet is almost completely shut down amid widespread protests. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#536 The Future Ahead. We look forward to what's in store in 2026 on the road from the new wave of Chinese car brands. Also: F1 and Le Mans get new teams. Plus: the On Speed FutureScope on humanoid robotics and variable compression ratios.

On today's all-consuming episode of Quick Charge, we've got some quick takes from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show! One of the largest tech and mobility trade shows on the planet, CES has already seen advanced AI, a drone you can ride, advanced AI, and more! We've also got an all-new SUV from the Sony/Honda partnership, Afeela, sales numbers from Chevy, Genesis, and Lucid, and even an "extended range RV" backed by the home power experts at Anker. You can find out more in the source links, below, then let us know what you think in the comments. Featured image via CES. Source Links Best of CES 2026: All of the weird, wild, and wonderful reveals from the biggest show in tech Honda and Sony will deliver their first EV in 2026, but this SUV may be an even bigger hit Nvidia unveils open-source AI for autonomous driving, ships in Mercedes-Benz CLA in Q1 2026 Check out the LEO JetBike – a personal propeller-free eVTOL that anyone can fly Anker-backed RV startup thinks you'll love their “extended-range” camper Chinese auto giant Geely to announce entry into US EV market within 2-3 years Tesla's full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath GM sold more than twice as many EVs in the US as Ford in 2025 Genesis outsold Infiniti in the US in 2025, now it's closing in on Lincoln and Acura Lucid (LCID) beats the odds after Q4 production surges more than 100% Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

- Hyundai Will Deploy Robots At Its Plants - Mercedes Competes with Tesla FSD - Honda and Sony Reveal New SUV - EV Growth Expected to Slow - Lucid, Uber and Nuro Show Production Robotaxi - Ram Brings Back Powerful Truck - Ram Gives Customers Diesel Power Wagon - Geely to Enter U.S. Market

- Hyundai Will Deploy Robots At Its Plants - Mercedes Competes with Tesla FSD - Honda and Sony Reveal New SUV - EV Growth Expected to Slow - Lucid, Uber and Nuro Show Production Robotaxi - Ram Brings Back Powerful Truck - Ram Gives Customers Diesel Power Wagon - Geely to Enter U.S. Market

- UAW Reinstates Two Officials Targeted by Fain - BMW Spins Alpina Into Standalone Brand - AFEELA Enters Pre-Production in Ohio - Honda Extends Production Shutdown in China - U.S. 2025 Car Sales Up Despite Volatile Market - BYD Passes Tesla in EV Sales - Mobileye Partners with Major U.S. Automaker - Bosch and Kodiak Team Up on Self-Driving Trucks

- UAW Reinstates Two Officials Targeted by Fain - BMW Spins Alpina Into Standalone Brand - AFEELA Enters Pre-Production in Ohio - Honda Extends Production Shutdown in China - U.S. 2025 Car Sales Up Despite Volatile Market - BYD Passes Tesla in EV Sales - Mobileye Partners with Major U.S. Automaker - Bosch and Kodiak Team Up on Self-Driving Trucks

Tu and Lei close out 2025 with a sweeping, on-the-ground review of the most consequential year yet for China's EV, AV, and mobility ecosystem — and why its ripple effects are now impossible for the rest of the world to ignore.  From CES to Shanghai, Munich, and New York, the hosts reflect on firsthand experiences that defined the year: China's EV export surge, the maturation of robotaxis, the cooling of the domestic price war, and the emergence of clear winners — and vulnerabilities — among Chinese and global automakers.They break down why BYD became a true global volume force, how XPeng, Geely, and Zeekr gained momentum, why NIO's long game is finally paying off, and what the rise of autonomous mobility outside China (Waymo, Baidu, WeRide, Pony.ai) means heading into 2026.The episode also revisits major inflection points: • Chinese EV exports flooding Europe, Latin America, Russia, and the UK • The beginning of an exported price war • Robotaxis moving from pilots to real commercial expansion • Why average vehicle prices topping $50,000 in the U.S. is unsustainable • How geopolitics, tariffs, and supply chains reshaped strategy • Why 2026 could be the year autonomy truly breaks throughCandid, data-driven, and reflective — this episode connects the dots on how 2025 reshaped the global auto industry and sets the stage for what comes next.⸻

In Episode 229, Tu and Lei unpack the November China EV sales inflection point and what it reveals about the next phase of the global auto industry.  With subsidies set to expire in 2026, November marked the real start of China's year-end “mad dash.” The numbers show a clear split: Xiaomi, XPeng, Leapmotor, Geely, and NIO accelerating, while BYD and Li Auto lose momentum and Tesla slips into negative growth territory in China.The hosts explain why Xiaomi's YU7 and SU7 have proven unusually resilient, how XPeng's AI-first strategy is paying off, and why Leapmotor and Geely are now knocking on the million-unit club—a threshold that even legacy premium brands have failed to reach in China.They also tackle the bigger strategic question facing Western automakers: Is it still worth competing in China? Tu and Lei argue that China remains irreplaceable as the world's largest single passenger-vehicle market—and that exporting from China, leveraging local tech partners, and embracing “China-for-China” design is no longer optional.The episode closes with a deep discussion on embodied AI, smart glasses, silicon strategy, and why companies like Xiaomi, XPeng, and Li Auto are no longer just carmakers—but ecosystem builders trying to define the future of mobility.Insightful, data-driven, and grounded in real market dynamics, this episode explains why 2026 may be the most decisive year yet for both Chinese EV leaders and global legacy automakers.___

Новости на радио «Русские Эмираты» в Дубае:- Китайский автопроизводитель Geely отзывает 5 584 седана Emgrand в Объединенных Арабских Эмиратах из-за дефекта крышки топливного бака, который может привести к образованию вакуума и повреждению топливной системы.- Жители и гости Дубая смогут встретить Новый 2026 год по-настоящему стильно – на открытой террасе нового пятизвездочного отеля Mileo The Palm на острове The Palm Jumeirah.

In this week's bonus episode of the Autocar podcast, Autocar Meets Russell Carr, design director at Lotus.Talking at an event in London to Autocar's editor-at-large Matt Prior, the pair discuss lightweight design in an electric age, what's going on at Hethel, and how Lotus fits into a multinational company like Geely.The regular My Week In Cars podcast will also be with you throughout Christmas. If you subscribe to the feed you'll never miss one. And if you could review and share we'd appreciate it more than you know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Philipp Vetter über den Broadcom-Abwärtsstrudel, China-Euphorie bei Nvidia und ein Kursfeuerwerk in der Hanf-Branche. Außerdem geht es um Oracle, AMD, ASML, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Siemens Energy, TSMC, Alibaba, Lululemon, Adidas, Puma, Hensoldt, Rheinmetall, Renk, Tilray Brands, Canopy Growth, SNDL, Porsche, VW, Mercedes, BMW, Suzuki, Geely, BYD, Xiaomi, Tesla, iShares Core MSCI World ETF (WKN: A0RPWH) und Amundi All Country World ETF (WKN: LYX00C). Karstens Artikel zum Netto-Effekt findet ihr hier: https://www.welt.de/wirtschaft/plus693d3cd64e06e0d53ab670f4/steuern-2026-familien-jubeln-singles-zahlen-drauf-das-bleibt-den-deutschen-vom-brutto.html Die aktuelle "Alles auf Aktien"-Umfrage findet Ihr unter: https://www.umfrageonline.com/c/mh9uebwm Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter.[ Hier bei WELT.](https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html.) [Hier] (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zxjyJpTMunyYCY6F7vHK1?si=8f6cTnkEQnmSrlMU8Vo6uQ) findest Du die Samstagsfolgen Klassiker-Playlist auf Spotify! Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

- Rivian Rolls Out Impressive AV Tech Stack - Ford JV With SK On Is Off - Renault Kills Off Car Sharing Service - Daimler Truck Launches “Semi Public” Charging Network - Mercedes Shows Off Sustainability Efforts - Ford Aims to Close Global Pickup Gap with Toyota - Geely Prototype Features 90-Degree Steering - Autoline RFQ Webinar Today!

- Rivian Rolls Out Impressive AV Tech Stack - Ford JV With SK On Is Off - Renault Kills Off Car Sharing Service - Daimler Truck Launches “Semi Public” Charging Network - Mercedes Shows Off Sustainability Efforts - Ford Aims to Close Global Pickup Gap with Toyota - Geely Prototype Features 90-Degree Steering - Autoline RFQ Webinar Today!

Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon You can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog Subscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms: ➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple ➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic ➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify ➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein ➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart BYD KEEPS LEAD AS CHINA NEV SALES HIT NEW RECORDS IN NOVEMBER https://evne.ws/4peTBR7 #1 – BYD https://evne.ws/4rFNYgr #2 – SAIC https://evne.ws/4rFNYgr #3 - GEELY https://evne.ws/4rFNYgr #4 – CHANGAN https://evne.ws/4rFNYgr #5 - CHERY https://evne.ws/4rFNYgr #6 - HIMA https://evne.ws/4rFNYgr #7 - LEAPMOTOR HITS 500,000 SALES EARLY AS REVENUE DOUBLES https://evne.ws/4rFNYgr #8 - ZEEKR GROUP SETS FRESH NOVEMBER DELIVERY RECORD https://evne.ws/3XvrYac #9 - GWM OVERSEAS EV SALES HIT NEW MONTHLY HIGH https://evne.ws/49MBJbj #10 - XIAOMI EV HOLDS ABOVE 40,000 MONTHLY DELIVERIES https://evne.ws/440iCXI NIO NOVEMBER EV DELIVERIES SURGE AS Q4 RECORD LOOMS https://evne.ws/4pCrz1E LI AUTO DOUBLES DOWN ON FLAGSHIP BEV SUV AS ORDERS SURGE https://evne.ws/3KC475F VOYAH SURGES PAST 20,000 MONTHLY EV SALES https://evne.ws/4p7CgcC GEELY GALAXY M9 SURVIVES 18,000 KM EURASIAN TORTURE TEST https://evne.ws/3Y0S6d5

NIO announced battery swap partnerships with 8 major automakers between November 2023 and September 2024: Changan, Geely, Chery, JAC, Lotus, GAC, FAW, and Jiyue. William Li compared it to Amazon Web Services, promising to build the world's largest battery swap ecosystem with unified standards and shared infrastructure.But as of November 2025, production vehicles from the battery swap alliance have been significantly delayed. Chery's Exeed models were expected in Q3 2025 and haven't arrived yet, though testing has been confirmed at NIO swap stations. Meanwhile, CATL announced their Choco-Swap ecosystem with nearly 100 partners and aggressive expansion goals: 1,000 stations by end of 2025, 10,000 mid-term, and 30,000 stations long-term. NIO currently operates 3,562 stations after building since 2018.In March 2025, NIO and CATL signed a strategic partnership where CATL would invest up to 2.5 billion yuan in NIO Power and integrate Choco-Swap technology into future Firefly models. But in April 2025, Reuters reported CATL was in talks to acquire a controlling stake in NIO Power, valued at over 10 billion yuan. William Li denied the rumors in a WeChat group, but NIO's official statement only confirmed they're working with multiple investors including CATL.Then in November 2025, William Li said Firefly will NOT integrate with CATL's battery swap network, contradicting the March partnership announcement. Li explained that CATL uses air-cooled battery packs targeting ride-hailing markets, while Firefly uses liquid-cooled packs for better safety and temperature performance.This episode breaks down what's causing the battery swap alliance delays, why automakers haven't launched compatible vehicles on schedule, and whether CATL is positioning to dominate battery swapping alongside or in competition with NIO. We cover the standardization challenges, the BaaS pricing dilemmas, the stratification of cooperation levels between alliance members, and CATL's open platform approach that's attracting more partners.GAC Aion just launched the first mainstream passenger car using CATL's Choco-Swap technology in November 2025. CATL plans to expand internationally to Europe, directly competing with NIO in overseas markets. With CATL controlling 44.3% of China's battery market share and having deeper capital resources, this analysis explores whether the partnership could evolve into competition.For NIO bulls and EV investors, this is the objective analysis of where the battery swap alliance stands today, what the delays mean, and how CATL's parallel ecosystem changes the competitive landscape.

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- GM Restructures Software Development - NextStar Won't Produce EV Batteries Anytime Soon - Samsung Partners with BMW On Solid-State Batteries - China Eases Export Restrictions on Chips - Renault To Build Geely Vehicles in Brazil - Renault In Talks with China OEMs To Jointly Build Cars - Geely Tops 300K Monthly Sales For 1st Time - Waymo Eyes Canada Expansion - Toyota Reveals Fuel Cell Powered Tacoma Concept

- GM Restructures Software Development - NextStar Won't Produce EV Batteries Anytime Soon - Samsung Partners with BMW On Solid-State Batteries - China Eases Export Restrictions on Chips - Renault To Build Geely Vehicles in Brazil - Renault In Talks with China OEMs To Jointly Build Cars - Geely Tops 300K Monthly Sales For 1st Time - Waymo Eyes Canada Expansion - Toyota Reveals Fuel Cell Powered Tacoma Concept

This week on China EVs & More, Tu and Lei unpack a scary set of Q3 results for global automakers. Porsche's operating profit nearly vanishes, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Group struggle, and BYD reports its first major profit decline in years. Meanwhile, Li Auto faces a costly Mega recall after a battery-coolant fire, raising new questions about safety and supply-chain quality.Tu shares insights from the Reuters Automotive Summit, including what executives from Rivian, Lucid, and Mercedes-Benz USA had to say about current challenging environment — plus takeaways from Ganesh Iyer of NIO USA. The hosts also discuss how Chinese tech players like Xiaomi and Geely are resetting global expectations, why CATL's battery dominance will continue for the next decade, and what the West must learn from China's hyper-competitive EV market.Chapters02:16 Halloween Reflections and Market Concerns05:04 Li Auto's Recall and Safety Issues08:00 Financial Performance of Major Automakers11:03 Competitive Landscape in the EV Market13:49 Restructuring of German Automakers16:46 Insights from the Reuters Conference19:59 Level 4 Autonomy and Future Trends30:03 The Evolution of Autonomy34:50 Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles39:51 Marketing Strategies in a Multicultural Landscape44:31 Consumer Data Privacy and Trust54:08 The Future of Battery Technology_____Stay tuned for sharp analysis on involution, layoffs at GM, brand marketing shifts, and how the next generation of EVs from Mercedes, Hyundai, and NIO will shape 2026.Companies & Topics Discussed:BYD | Li Auto | CATL | Porsche | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen Group | Audi | BMW Group | Beijing Hyundai | NIO | Xiaomi | Geely | Luxeed | DJI | Momenta | FinDreams | Rivian | Lucid | Stellantis | Uber | Nvidia | GM | Honda | Apple | AESC | Gotion | Calb

¡Todo el mundo habla de las marcas chinas! Y pocos las conocen. Si te hablan de Audi, BMW, Mazda, Renault o Toyota, por citar solo algunas, más o menos, sabrías “de que van” y las conoces… ¿Y si te hablo de Aywais, BAIC, BYD, Jaecoo, Nio, Omoda o XPeng, por citar solo algunas? ¿Sabes algo de estás marcas? Es probable que no. Vamos a proporcionaros un mapa claro de este laberinto …para que no os perdáis. Este video lo hemos trabajado mucho todo el equipo… y es que para entender el fenómeno chino hay que olvidar ideas preconcebidas y hay que pensar en tres tipos de especies que conviven en un ecosistema feroz. Primero, los gigantes estatales como SAIC o Chery, mastodontes industriales que crecieron al amparo del gobierno y de sus alianzas con fabricantes occidentales. Segundo, los imperios privados como Geely o BYD, creados por empresarios visionarios, que son más ágiles y tienen una ambición global voraz. Y tercero y último, las startups tecnológicas como NIO o XPeng, nacidas en la era del software y con la vista puesta en destronar a Tesla. La estrategia del gobierno chino fue clara: dominar la tecnología de baterías mientras Europa debatía sobre plazos y normativas. El resultado es que han lanzado una ofensiva global con el coche eléctrico como punta de lanza. Su desembarco ya es una realidad: en España, su cuota de mercado en 2025 se acerca peligrosamente al 10 por ciento, casi el doble que en 2024 que fue del 4,2 por ciento... Ahora, conozcamos a algunos de los actores de esta historia con algunos ejemplos de sus productos con valoraciones. Y digo algunos… porque, a día de hoy, es casi imposible hacer un vídeo con todas las marcas chinas que existen. Creo que hemos hecho una buena selección con las más relevantes. CAPITULO 1: AIWAYS EL PIONERO CON DIFICULTADES. Aiways merece una mención por ser uno de los primeros en atreverse a desembarcar en Europa, allá por 2020. A pesar de tener un producto correcto, les ha faltado el músculo financiero y la capacidad de marketing para hacerse un hueco en el mercado. Abrieron el camino, pero corren el riesgo de ser arrollados por los gigantes que vienen detrás. CAPÍTULO 2: BAIC, EL GIGANTE A LA SOMBRA DE MERCEDES. BAIC es un coloso estatal, socio de Mercedes-Benz y Hyundai en China y uno de los mayores accionistas de la propia Mercedes. CAPÍTULO 3: BYD, EL GIGANTE DE LAS BATERÍAS. BYD siglas de "Build Your Dreams" infunde respeto Este gigante privado, que empezó fabricando baterías para móviles, es hoy el mayor productor de vehículos electrificados del mundo. CAPÍTULO 4. CHERY, EL EXPORTADOR REINVENTADO. Chery es un gigante estatal con un pasado complicado, manchado por acusaciones de copias de baja calidad. Pero han aprendido la lección. CAPÍTULO 5: GEELY GROUP, EL IMPERIO ESTRATÉGICO. Geely no es una marca. Ni tampoco una empresa… es un imperio. Este conglomerado privado, dirigido por el brillante estratega Li Shufu. Son dueños de Volvo, Polestar y Lotus, y socios al 50 por ciento de Mercedes-Benz en Smart. Esta jugada les da acceso a muy buena ingeniería y diseño, que luego aplican a sus propias marcas globales. CAPÍTULO 6: GREAT WALL MOTOR, EL ESPECIALISTA EN SUVs. GWM es otro gran fabricante privado, históricamente especializado en SUVs y pick-ups. Su ofensiva se basa en dos pilares. Por un lado, Ora, con coches eléctricos de diseño neoretro muy llamativos y por otro, Wey, su marca premium enfocada en híbridos enchufables de gran lujo. CAPÍTULO 7: NIO & XPENG, VANGUARDIA TECNOLÓGICA. Estas dos startups representan la cara más tecnológica de China. Para muchos son los coches chinos 2.0. No compiten por precio, sino por innovación y por ser la "alternativa a Tesla". CAPÍTULO 8: SAIC MOTOR Y EL FENÓMENO MG. SAIC es el mayor fabricante estatal de China, socio histórico de Volkswagen y General Motors. Compró los restos de la mítica marca británica MG. CAPÍTULO 9. XIAOMI, DE LA ELECTRÓNICA DE CONSUMO... … a los coches. Gigantes de la tecnología como Google o Apple han tenido malas experiencias intentando hacer coches. Pero en China, Xiaomi ha empezado con éxito. CAPÍTULO 10: LEAPMOTOR, SOCIO DE ESTELLANTIS. Stellantis adquirió en 2023 el 20 por ciento de la joven marca china.

En Russie, c'est l'une des conséquences des sanctions prises au lendemain de l'invasion de l'Ukraine : les ventes de véhicules chinois ont explosé. Elles ont été multipliées par sept depuis 2022 ! Et malgré un marché de l'automobile morose, une nouvelle domination est en train de s'installer. Depuis le début de l'année, plus d'une voiture neuve sur deux vendues en Russie est de marque chinoise. Sur un parking d'un centre commercial, Mikhail recharge à une borne électrique sa berline, une Hongqi achetée il y a trois ans. « C'est sûr que conduire une voiture allemande, c'est bien plus agréable, mais ça va, en termes de confort, de stabilité et de tenue de route, cette voiture fait bien l'affaire. Après, c'est vrai qu'en hiver la batterie se décharge très vite. Ça, c'est un problème. Mais en été ou à ce moment de l'année, tout est parfait », dit-il.  Pour se rendre compte du phénomène, il suffit de se connecter sur l'application de VTC, Yandex. Aux côtés des marques coréennes ou japonaises, de plus en plus de courses sont proposées à bord de véhicules chinois. Taalay est originaire du Kirghizistan et s'il a opté pour une voiture de la marque Geely, c'est avant tout pour son prix. Pour un véhicule chinois moyenne gamme, il faut compter en Russie 2 millions de roubles en moyenne, soit à peu près 20 000 euros. « Aujourd'hui, sur le marché, les voitures chinoises sont bien plus accessibles… Donc moi, c'est le rapport qualité/prix qui m'a décidé. Et puis avec les sanctions, ça ne sert plus à rien d'avoir une voiture européenne, parce que c'est très dur de trouver des pièces détachées. Au moins, avec les voitures chinoises, vous n'avez aucun problème ! », explique-t-il. Un marché conquis après le départ des marques européennes Malgré un contexte économique difficile pour l'automobile en Russie, les constructeurs chinois continuent à gagner des parts de marché. Depuis le début de l'année, 500 000 véhicules chinois ont été vendus en Russie, ce qui représente plus de la moitié des ventes de voitures neuves. Nicolaï Nazaikinskii est journaliste, expert en automobile. « L'une des principales raisons, c'est l'introduction des sanctions occidentales. Quand les Européens ont quitté la Russie, ils ont aussi abandonné leurs concessions. Et les Chinois n'ont eu qu'à les remplacer... Ils ont juste repris leurs concessions et mis leurs logos à la place », indique-t-il. Pour écouler leurs voitures en Russie, les marques chinoises peuvent compter sur des taxes moins élevées qu'en Europe et aux États-Unis, des délais de livraisons plus courts. Mais ils assemblent aussi désormais plus de voitures sur le sol russe. « Nous avons plusieurs usines de voitures chinoises en Russie. La marque Haval avait ici deux usines avant les sanctions, mais vous avez désormais Chery qui assemble ses voitures, et d'autres marques prévoient de faire pareil. En fait, tout est devenu beaucoup plus simple pour ces marques, parce que les infrastructures sont déjà là. Il leur suffit de venir assembler leurs voitures là où les Européens le faisaient auparavant. » Mais cet afflux de voitures chinoises n'est pas sans inquiéter le Kremlin. En janvier, Moscou a décidé de relever les « frais de recyclage », c'est-à-dire des droits de douane pour limiter l'entrée des véhicules étrangers et ainsi protéger les constructeurs russes.

- Chinese Scientists Announce Solid State Battery Breakthrough - Ford F-150 Hit by Fire at Aluminum Supplier - Ford and GM Gang Up on Stellantis Over Tariffs - Tesla FSD 14 Handles Point-To-Point Delivery - Spain In Uproar Over 2,000 Chinese At CATL Plant - Germany To Extend EV Subsidies - Nissan Uses Renault Tech for SUV In India - Geely VTOL Ready for Manned Testing

- Chinese Scientists Announce Solid State Battery Breakthrough - Ford F-150 Hit by Fire at Aluminum Supplier - Ford and GM Gang Up on Stellantis Over Tariffs - Tesla FSD 14 Handles Point-To-Point Delivery - Spain In Uproar Over 2,000 Chinese At CATL Plant - Germany To Extend EV Subsidies - Nissan Uses Renault Tech for SUV In India - Geely VTOL Ready for Manned Testing

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You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily GLOBAL EV SALES RISE AUGUST 2025 https://evne.ws/4gpyec9 FORD'S FOCUS-SIZED RECOVERY PLAN https://evne.ws/4meLq4M EUROPEAN AUTOMAKERS SEEK 2035 FLEXIBILITY https://evne.ws/3Vi2snC TOYOTA BUILDS EV SUVS IN KENTUCKY https://evne.ws/4nvokI6 STELLANTIS CANCELS ELECTRIC RAM 1500 REV https://evne.ws/4nftZCk NISSAN MICRA LIVE EVENT SHOWCASES NEW SUPERMINI EV https://evne.ws/42g5jS7 GM REAFFIRMS EV-ONLY FUTURE, SLOWS TRANSITION https://evne.ws/42g5jS7 AMAZON TESTS GM BRIGHTDROP DELIVERY VANS https://evne.ws/42xweZr VOLVO CEO EXPECTS OTHER BRANDS TO FAIL https://evne.ws/46JM199 CHINA AUTO INDUSTRY THREAT TO GLOBAL MARKET https://evne.ws/3K1F6QR HYUNDAI-LG GEORGIA BATTERY PLANT STARTUP DELAY https://evne.ws/42qMDif SCOUT CEO ARGUES FOR DIRECT SALES STRATEGY https://evne.ws/3K1vNjS MAINE DISTRICTS FACE ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ISSUES https://evne.ws/46kbFAN GLOBAL EV SALES RISE AUGUST 2025 Global electric vehicle sales reached 1.7 million in August, marking a 5% rise from July and 15% year-on-year, with BEVs and PHEVs contributing to a strong year-to-date total of 12.5 million—25% higher than 2024. Europe led growth, North America hit a record as buyers rushed to secure tax credits, and China saw robust, if moderating, expansion, while BYD cut its sales target but expects significant overseas volume. FORD'S FOCUS-SIZED RECOVERY PLAN Ford will launch a new mid-sized crossover in 2027, built in Valencia, Spain, reflecting a shift toward affordable EVs following Fiesta and Focus factory closures. The model will compete directly with the likes of Tiguan and Sportage at a mid-£30,000 price point—aiming to recover relevance with lower emissions and competitive pricing without expecting past market share highs. EUROPEAN AUTOMAKERS SEEK 2035 FLEXIBILITY European automotive leaders are calling for flexibility in the EU's 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars, citing tougher global supply chains and increased reliance on Chinese battery suppliers. Automakers advocate for hybrids and transitional support beyond 2035, while member states like Italy and France push for exceptions, highlighting the division over the full fossil fuel phase-out deadline. TOYOTA BUILDS EV SUVS IN KENTUCKY Toyota will begin producing its first electric vehicles in the U.S. next year, including two three-row SUVs at its Georgetown, Kentucky site, part of a $1.3 billion investment focused on domestic EV growth. The move aims to serve rising American demand, add jobs, and advance Toyota toward carbon neutrality by 2050, while balancing hybrids, plug-ins, and full EVs. STELLANTIS CANCELS ELECTRIC RAM 1500 REV Ram has scrapped its planned all-electric 1500 REV pickup in favor of a plug-in hybrid model, citing weak demand for battery-only trucks and financial constraints at Stellantis. The new Ram REV, featuring a gasoline generator with over 690 miles of range, appeals to users needing greater towing and long-distance capability, while Stellantis refocuses on hybrids and profitable platforms. NISSAN MICRA LIVE EVENT SHOWCASES NEW SUPERMINI EV Nissan unveiled its fully electric sixth-generation MICRA in Rotterdam, built on the dedicated AmpR platform, offering two battery sizes, 198–260 miles WLTP range, and advanced handling and tech features. Starting at £21,495 in the UK with government support, deliveries begin January 2026 as MICRA leads Nissan's European EV lineup expansion. GM REAFFIRMS EV-ONLY FUTURE, SLOWS TRANSITION GM CEO Mary Barra reaffirmed the company's long-term goal of going all-electric by 2035, positioning it as a strategic "North Star". However, she acknowledged that the full transition may take decades due to industry complexity and evolving market and regulatory challenges. AMAZON TESTS GM BRIGHTDROP DELIVERY VANS Amazon has started testing GM's BrightDrop electric vans alongside its existing Rivian fleet, part of its strategy to deploy 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030. The pilot comes as GM faces production slowdowns, offering a chance to boost BrightDrop's visibility and demand while Amazon diversifies its supplier base. VOLVO CEO EXPECTS OTHER BRANDS TO FAIL Volvo recently rehired former CEO Håkan Samuelsson, who affirmed the inevitability of electrification and predicted only a few Chinese brands will dominate globally in the next decade. He expects legacy automakers will struggle, with survival dependent on agility and partnership with advanced firms like Geely, as newcomers like Tesla and BYD reshape the market. CHINA AUTO INDUSTRY THREAT TO GLOBAL MARKET Industry experts at the Detroit Automotive News Congress warned that U.S. automakers are underestimating the competitive threat posed by Chinese brands, whose EV market share in China surged to 50%. Fierce home competition is fueling aggressive export plans, targeting Europe, Mexico, and North America, with cost and technology advantages challenging established automakers. HYUNDAI-LG GEORGIA BATTERY PLANT STARTUP DELAY Hyundai and LG's Georgia battery plant faces a two- to three-month startup delay after a major U.S. immigration raid detained hundreds of workers, most employed by LG suppliers. Hyundai will offset production impact by sourcing batteries from other facilities while both governments negotiate skilled labor solutions for future projects. SCOUT CEO ARGUES FOR DIRECT SALES STRATEGY Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh stated the company will pursue direct sales, comparing traditional dealer model unfavorably to buying directly from Apple and advocating for a seamless brand experience. He dismissed dealers as a distraction, reinforcing direct-to-consumer as the company's strategic retail approach. MAINE DISTRICTS FACE ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS SERVICE ISSUES Maine school districts have seen electric buses sidelined due to unresolved service issues, with manufacturer Lion Electric's bankruptcy halting repairs and parts, leaving districts stuck with non-functional vehicles under federal grant terms. The state faces mounting frustration, a federal lawsuit against Lion, and reliance on emergency replacement options while the EPA oversees the troubled program.