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FOLLOW UP: ELECTRIC CAR GRANT FALLOUT CONTINUESAs more details are revealed and more people begin to understand all of the ramifications of the UK Government's Electric Car Grant. Firstly, the list of car eligible for the two tiers of payments will be confirmed on 11 August 2025. The scheme went live on 16 July 2025. Click here to read an Autocar article on this. Secondly, car companies can self-register cars for the scheme and as the rules include Fleet registrations, this opens up the ability for abuse. Whilst these cars contributed to the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, now tax payer's money will be used to support car companies to be compliant. Click this link here to read more on that from Autocar. There are some suggesting that the overall scheme will have little affect, as was discussed on the show last week. Indicata, a motoring related data firm, has calculated that the grant will affect only 5.8% or 14.4% of new car registrations, dependent on which tier is sought. They also have used information from Italy's attempt as a similar scheme that made a small impact. On top of all that they highlight the danger of dramatic depreciation for newly bought vehicles and those outside of the eligibility of the scheme. Click this link to read more from a Motor Trader article. Some manufacturers are forging ahead and offering discounts on their cars at the same rate as the lower tier of the grant. The likes of Alfa Romeo, GWM, Hyundai, Leapmotor, MG and Volvo have already made their move. Click this AutoTrader article for more.Another issued raised was that the scheme ignores the used market. The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has called for a £1000 grant for used EVs. Click this Motor Trader article link here to read more. FOLLOW UP: EMPLOYEE CAR OWNERSHIP SCHEMES IN CROSSHAIRSThe UK Government first brought up, what it felt, was the unfair practice of Employee Car Ownership Schemes back in the autumn. This is where a member of staff gets a new car, for a short period of time and then moves onto a new car, whilst paying a much reduced contribution that anyone outside of the scheme would. Proposed legislation will mean anyone taking advantage of such a scheme will be taxed as though that was a company car. To read more, click this Motor Trader article link here. VW PROFIT DROPS 29% YEAR ON YEARVW financial results for the first half of 2025 show a drop of 29%, with a big hit in Q2 thanks to the US tariffs. Both the profit and revenue was down on market expectations. If you want to find out more,

The latest on the Electric Car Grant plus all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. Philip's on holiday this week so Curtis is joined by Cheshire Cars owner David Bilsborough for a trawl through this week's big car retailing stories! PLUS Ian Goldbold's Top Tip for July! Headlines include… ⚡ Leapmotor, Great Wall and MG announce their own electric car “grants” (Alfa too!) ⚡ Buyers give a cautious welcome to the Electric Car Grant ⚡ IMDA calls for the government to widen the grant to include used EVs

In this episode, Tu Le and Lei Xing dive deep into:✅ China's EV Inflection Point – NEVs now account for over 60% of new car sales in China. What does this mean for global automakers?✅ NIO's Onvo L90 Launch – Priced under RMB 200K, this family-sized SUV is positioned to challenge Tesla and Li Auto head-on.✅ Li Auto i8 vs. NIO Onvo L90 vs. Tesla Model Y L – Which wins the battle for China's most competitive segment?✅ BYD Strategy Shift – From aggressive pricing to premium branding and new models.✅ Xiaomi's EV Momentum – SU7 success and what's next with YU7 and YU9.✅ Foreign OEM Response – Buick Electra series, Ford's electric Bronco concept, and BMW's China strategy.✅ Smart Driving & ADAS – Why Nvidia, Huawei, and Momenta dominate the conversation in intelligent driving.✅ Robotaxi & Autonomy Race – Tesla, Waymo, Pony.ai, and Lucid's Uber tie-up—who's ahead?✅ Policy & Trade – How China's anti-price-war directive and U.S. tariffs on graphite could disrupt supply chains.Companies Mentioned in This EpisodeChinese Automakers & Tech: BYD, NIO (Onvo), Li Auto, XPeng, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Aito (Huawei), Zeekr, IM Motors, FireflyGlobal Automakers: Tesla, Buick (GM), BMW, FordTech & Mobility: Nvidia, Huawei, Momenta, Waymo, Uber, NuroOthers: Lucid Motors, Rivian, Magna, Pony.ai

In this episode of China EVs & More, Tu and Lei dive into the latest from China's fast-moving EV market. They explore the intense price war that's reshaping the industry, why Tesla's Model Y remains resilient despite new competition, and the incredible rise of Xiaomi with the SU7.They break down June sales data, BYD's dominance, new EV and EREV launches, and why foreign automakers like Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes are struggling in China. Plus, they talk about Onvo L90's high-stakes debut, Xpeng's EREV strategy, and how cities like Wuhan have become ground zero for robotaxi innovation.Chinese EV & Tech Brands: BYD, NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, Xiaomi, Zeekr, Leapmotor, Chery, Onvo (NIO sub-brand), AutoX, DeepRoute.ai, Baidu (Apollo Go), Car Inc., HengchiForeign Automakers: Tesla, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, MaseratiTech & Mobility Players: MomentaRental/Service Platforms: Car Inc., China Driven (media/content)Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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While the Chinese car industry has enjoyed significant growth GWM’sChairman Wei Jianjun has warned the industry is in an unhealthy state dueto incessant price cuts. In an interview with Chinese publication SinaFinance the GWM Chairman suggested if it continues like this the Chineseauto industry will be seriously threatened. Not specifically referring to anyChinese car maker he warned the excessive and prolonged price warbetween rival Chinese brands, especially those selling electric vehicles,risks cutting corners on safety and reliability. Discounts have ranged upfrom Aud.$22,000. Following Mr. Wei comments shares in BYD, Leapmotor,Nio, and Geely fell by up to 9.5 percent. BYD recently announced subsidiesand incentives in China – the entry Seagull EV Hatch reduced byAud.$12,000 while Geely followed suit with similar incentives for itsChinese buyers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's EV Quest Podcast, we're gearing up for the Melbourne EV Show, happening 27–29 June at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. The event will feature EV brands, test drive experiences, talks from industry experts, and hands-on exhibits.Riz from Carloop is a Brand Ambassador and MC for the event, and Adrian will also be attending.Vehicle brands on display include: Polestar, Zeekr, Kia, Mercedes, Mazda, VW, XPeng, Audi, Smart, Leapmotor – plus a host of other exhibitors.

- Trump's Budget Impact on Auto Industry - Rivian R2 Drive Unit Eliminates 30% of Fasteners - Ford Picks Up 2 Points of U.S. Market Share - Leapmotor Expects $7,000 SUVs - Ford Launching PHEV Ranger in Europe - Toyota Teams Up with China's Top Tech Companies - Marelli Files for Chapter 11, Blames Tariffs - Dana Sells Off HD Transmissions for $2.7B - American Axle Lands Scout Contract - BMW Pairing Back XM Product Line

- Trump's Budget Impact on Auto Industry - Rivian R2 Drive Unit Eliminates 30% of Fasteners - Ford Picks Up 2 Points of U.S. Market Share - Leapmotor Expects $7,000 SUVs - Ford Launching PHEV Ranger in Europe - Toyota Teams Up with China's Top Tech Companies - Marelli Files for Chapter 11, Blames Tariffs - Dana Sells Off HD Transmissions for $2.7B - American Axle Lands Scout Contract - BMW Pairing Back XM Product Line

In der aktuellen Podcast-Folge hatte ich die Gelegenheit, mit Martin Resch zu sprechen – Director Deutschland bei Leapmotor. Martin bringt jahrzehntelange Erfahrung aus der Automobilbranche mit und verantwortet seit Anfang 2023 den Markteintritt des chinesischen Elektroautoherstellers Leapmotor in Deutschland. Was Leapmotor ausmacht, welche Pläne die Marke für Europa hat und wie sich das Unternehmen im hart umkämpften Markt differenzieren will, haben wir im Gespräch intensiv beleuchtet. Leapmotor ist in China längst kein Geheimtipp mehr. 2023 wurden mehr als 300.000 Autos verkauft – größtenteils rein elektrisch, aber zunehmend auch mit Range Extender. „In China haben wir im vergangenen Jahr über 1,2 Millionen Einheiten mit Range Extender gesehen – eine Technologie, die eine Renaissance erlebt“, so Martin. Für Europa setzt Leapmotor ebenfalls auf diesen Mix: mit dem kompakten T03 als reinem E-Auto und dem neuen C10, der sowohl als BEV als auch mit Range Extender kommt. Was Leapmotor von vielen anderen chinesischen Marken unterscheidet, ist das enge Joint Venture mit Stellantis. Stellantis hält 51 % der Vertriebs- und Produktionsrechte außerhalb Chinas. Diese Partnerschaft erlaubt Leapmotor nicht nur einen rasanten Netzaufbau – allein in Deutschland existieren bereits 87 Händler- und Servicestandorte –, sondern auch die Möglichkeit zur Lokalisierung der Produktion. „Ein Teil unserer T03-Allokation stammt bereits aus einem umgerüsteten Werk in Polen“, erklärt Martin. Bis Ende 2025 sollen in Deutschland 150 Standorte existieren, mit einer flächendeckenden Präsenz auch in ländlichen Regionen. Auch im Vertrieb geht Leapmotor eigene Wege: Statt auf Direktvertrieb oder Agenturmodelle zu setzen, baut die Marke auf klassische Händlerverträge – mit bewährten Stellantis-Partnern. Das erlaubt schnelle Marktanpassungen und eine engere Zusammenarbeit mit dem Handel. Und das scheint zu funktionieren: Deutschland ist derzeit der stärkste Markt für Leapmotor in Europa. Technologisch hebt sich die Marke vor allem durch eine hohe Fertigungstiefe und eine starke Softwarekompetenz ab. „Wir entwickeln über 60 % unserer Komponenten inhouse. Das erlaubt uns, das Auto wie ein Smartphone ständig weiterzuentwickeln – via Over-the-Air-Updates“, sagt Martin. Kundenfeedback fließt wöchentlich zurück nach China und wird in kurzen Zyklen umgesetzt – bis hin zu Detailwünschen wie der Speicherung des Sonnenblenden-Status beim Aussteigen. Die Fahrzeuge selbst werden für Europa technisch angepasst – sowohl regulatorisch als auch in puncto Fahrverhalten. Beim C10 etwa haben Ingenieurteams aus China und Europa das Setup speziell für den hiesigen Markt abgestimmt. „Kund:innen wollen Konnektivität und smarte Features – aber auch ein europäisches Fahrgefühl“, betont Martin. Spannend ist auch die Perspektive auf die zukünftige Zusammenarbeit im Konzern. Noch basiert Leapmotor auf eigenen Plattformen, aber mittelfristig soll es auch technologische Annäherungen an Stellantis geben. Ebenso ist ein vertiefter Austausch über Entwicklungsstandorte möglich – sofern der Markterfolg in Europa anhält. Und dann ist da noch die Preisfrage. Mit dem T03 für 18.900 € und einem C10, der voll ausgestattet bei rund 39.100 € startet, positioniert sich Leapmotor bewusst im Volumensegment – nicht im Premiumbereich. „Wir glauben nicht, dass man sofort im Premiumsegment mitspielen muss. Wir setzen auf das Herz der europäischen Autolandschaft – A-, B- und C-Segment“, sagt Martin. Jetzt aber genug der Vorrede – hör selbst rein in unser Gespräch.

En este episodio especial de AutoFM te llevamos de la mano por un recorrido exclusivo por Automobile Barcelona, el Salón del Automóvil de Barcelona, uno de los eventos más importantes del sector en nuestro país. Paseamos por los stands de las principales marcas presentes en esta edición para conocer de primera mano sus novedades, sus planes de futuro y sus modelos más destacados, de la voz de sus propios protagonistas. Comenzamos con Isidre López, responsable del parque de vehículos históricos de SEAT, que nos invita a viajar al pasado con auténticas joyas de la automoción española. Con Lucía González, directora de marketing de MG, charlamos sobre el ambicioso crecimiento de la marca y su apuesta decidida por la electrificación asequible. Pasamos al stand de Ford con Antonio Chicote, jefe de prensa de Ford España, para descubrir las claves de la marca y la visión de futuro de la firma del óvalo. En Honda, Patxi Azagra, director comercial, nos comparte la estrategia de electrificación de la marca y nos presenta sus lanzamientos más inminentes. También hablamos con Iñigo Trasmonte, director de comunicación y marketing de BYD España, sobre cómo la marca china está revolucionando el mercado europeo con una gama eléctrica muy competitiva. Nos detenemos con Jorge Susaeta, CEO adjunto de Ebro, para conocer los planes de esta marca histórica que regresa con fuerza desde la Zona Franca de Barcelona. Francesco Colonnese, director comercial de Omoda y Jaecoo, nos explica la llegada de estas nuevas marcas al mercado español y su posicionamiento diferenciador. En Nissan, Francesc Corberó, director de comunicación, comparte con nosotros las novedades de la marca nipona y su estrategia de electrificación. Con Mónica Mira, brand manager de Leapmotor, descubrimos una de las propuestas eléctricas más interesantes del grupo Stellantis. También nos acompaña Juan López Frade, presidente de Suzuki Ibérica, que nos habla del presente y futuro de la marca en un momento clave para el sector. Desde KGM (anteriormente SsangYong), su CEO Carlos Olaso nos cuenta cómo están renovando su imagen y producto con una propuesta sólida y diferenciada. Pasamos por Hyundai para conversar con Polo Satrústegui, presidente de la marca en España, y con el piloto Pepe López, que nos habla sobre su experiencia al volante en competición y cómo se traslada la tecnología de los rallies a la calle. Y cerramos nuestro recorrido con Fernando Poveda, responsable de comunicación de Renault España, que nos comparte las claves de la nueva etapa de la marca, marcada por el diseño, la tecnología y la sostenibilidad. Un episodio cargado de contenido, de voces autorizadas y de mucha pasión por el motor. ¡Acompáñanos en este viaje por el corazón de Automobile Barcelona! Todos los podcast: https://www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autofmradio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

On le sait, l'un des gros freins à l'achat de la voiture électrique, c'est l'autonomie. Cette semaine deux constructeurs dévoilent des voitures capables de parcourir jusqu'à plus de 900 kilomètres...Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stellantis is set to bring Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to India later this year. In this episode of the Autocar Deep Drive Podcast, Hormazd Sorabjee ⁃ Editor, Autocar India ⁃ & Ketan Thakkar ⁃ Editor,Autocar Professional ⁃ discuss China's lead in EVs and Leapmotor's potential in India.

- Trump Considers Tariff Relief in Some Areas, But Not Others - Hyundai and Renault Make Tariff Adjustments - U.S. Providing New Direction for AV Tech - VW to Supply Autonomous I.D.BUZZ's to Uber - Gas Companies Challenge California's Emission Waiver - Nissan on Track for Historical Loss - EVs Account for Over 17% of Renault's Q1 Sales - EU Car Sales Up in March - Ferrari Could Get EV Platform from Leapmotor

- Trump Considers Tariff Relief in Some Areas, But Not Others - Hyundai and Renault Make Tariff Adjustments - U.S. Providing New Direction for AV Tech - VW to Supply Autonomous I.D.BUZZ's to Uber - Gas Companies Challenge California's Emission Waiver - Nissan on Track for Historical Loss - EVs Account for Over 17% of Renault's Q1 Sales - EU Car Sales Up in March - Ferrari Could Get EV Platform from Leapmotor

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G'Day and welcome to Overdrive, a program that practices what it preaches, most of the time, on the subject of cars and transport. I'm David Brown For more information go to our website, podcast, or social media – just search for Cars, Transport, Culture. Once again, I am joined by the tireless Paul Murrell from seniordriveraus.com Recalls in America covering some 35 million vehicles First-ever redesign of Genesis GV60 makes Korean debut Some of the thoughts that came out of a chat with Justin Douglas who is head of Genesis in Australia Genesis is Hyundai's Lexus Sales volumes aren't high, but orders are starting to look good They only have five dealers Servicing can be done by Hyundai Dealers No haggle pricing Everything Electric Show coming up Audi, BMW, BYD, Cadillac, Cupra, Deepal, GWM, Jeep, Kia, Leapmotor, Mini, MG, Peugeot, Polestar, Renault, Skoda, Tesla, Volkswagen, XPeng and Zeekr. No Hyundai nor Toyota Stuart Sharp Railway history and a critical item for facilitating travel (public toilets) I have always seen the provision of public toilets as a key issue of mobility. Particularly for women. The reason for charging money is usually for the maintenance of the equipment. In NSW it was to limit the riff raff Paying to use a toilet can be traced back almost 2000 years As this is the anniversary from 1973 of legislation being passed to remove the charges on toilets in Chicago, the first American city to enact a ban There is such a thing as The American Restroom Association In Australia we here about several centenary anniversaries of developments in public toilets at railway stations Road Test of the Genesis GV80 coupe Large SUV Coupe body is not to everyone's taste Contacts Details Web Site: Driven Media: drivenmedia.com.au Podcasts iTunes: Cars Transport Culture Spotify: Cars Transport Culture Or our social pages Facebook Cars Transport Culture Instagram Cars Transport Culture Or YouTube site Cars Transport Culture Search for Cars transport culture Credits And this has been overdrive Thanks to Paul Murrell Mark Wesley Bruce Potter for their help with this program. You can get more of our work including longer versions of the program on our website, through our podcasts, or more visual information on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. In all cases search for cars transport culture. Overdrive is syndicated across Australia on the Community Radio Network This program was first broadcast on 8 March 2024 I'm David Brown Thanks for listening

In the last nine months we’ve seen a number of new Chinese electricbrands arrive on the market and whilst EV’s may be slow sellers at thispoint of time the competition has become intense. I have just finishedtesting the Leapmotor C10, a mid-size five-seat EV SUV, the first productfrom Leapmotor which was formed only in 2015 and majority backed by thegiant Stellantis group – an impressive first effort but spoilt by overlyintrusive active safety elements – lane keep assist in particular, plus aseries of warning chimes that are simply distractive and counter intuitive.Why the Chinese think we need so much intervention is hard to fathom butthe Leapmotor C10 is like driving a computer screen on wheels – designedby tech heads instead of car designers and the experience is simply notenjoyable. I’m David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driving one of the new Chinese electric cars today – the Leapmotor C10, acompany that started business in 2015, backed by the Stellantis company, themerger of Fiat Chrysler and the French PSA Group. The Leapmotor C10 a mid-sized SUV in two grades, the Style at $47,500, and the Design at $51,500, bothdriveaway. These prices sharp and below similar sized offerings from other newChinese brands, as well as the Kia EV 5 and the Tesla model Y. And the price alsoincludes a 12-month subscription to the Charge Fox network. The specificationimpressive – dual zone climate control, LED headlights, power front seats, apanoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, 12 speaker sound, a power tailgate,a 14.6-inch touch screen, but no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - all in a roomyfive seat somewhat handsome body with great safety credentials. With one longslot for an air vent and no directional controls the air-conditioning and heatingresponse is poor at best. On face value though, a sharply priced very comfortablefamily friendly mid-size SUV with a single electric motor with a 69.9kWh batterydriving the rear wheels. But how does it drive – a disappointment unfortunatelywith which I’ll explain next segment. I’m David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driving the new electric Leapmotor C10 – a mid-sized five seat SUV with singleelectric motor fed by a 69.9kWhour battery driving the rear wheels – I’m drivingthe Leapmotor C10 Design $51,500 drive-away which includes a 12-month ChargeFox subscription. Incredible value in a very highly equipped SUV that undercutsmost of the opposition. The suspension tune by Maserati polished and pleasingin a family friendly electric SUV that’s well built with simple appealing styling.Behind the wheel you quickly get the impression the Leapmotor C10 was for themost part designed by a computer tech head rather than an automotive designer– in other words, it’s like driving a computer with large centrally mounted 14.6-inch touchscreen, and a 10.25-inch display screen in front of the driver. Nodirectional air vents, just a long slot with cooling and heating weak and very slowto react. The worst feature, no buttons of any kind, a touch screen that needsmore than a touch and a range of safety systems with annoying chimes that aresimply intolerable. Why Chinese manufacturers think we need a constantreminder or prompt in every aspect of driving staggers me and it’s a buyer turnoff to what could be a nice newcomer. I’m David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio especial nos hemos desplazado hasta el concesionario oficial Leapmotor Alcorcón, situado en la Avenida de San Martín de Valdeiglesias, 6 Alcorcón (Madrid). Si quieres contactar con ellos, puedes hacerlo en el teléfono 919 46 66 32. Allí hemos charlado con Miguel Ángel Sevilla, jefe de ventas del concesionario, que nos ha contado todo sobre esta joven y prometedora marca: su apuesta por la atención al cliente, el servicio postventa y su enfoque de futuro en el competitivo mercado de la movilidad eléctrica. También nos acompaña Antonio Adame, asesor comercial, que nos explica con detalle la gama de modelos, los precios, las ayudas MOVES III, y todas las características de los vehículos Leapmotor, con especial atención a sus dos estrellas actuales: Leapmotor T03 desde 11.900 euros: Un urbano 100% eléctrico, compacto pero muy equipado, con una autonomía de hasta 280 km, ideal para la ciudad pero también capaz de salir a carretera. Perfecto para quienes buscan una solución práctica, asequible y libre de emisiones. Leapmotor C10 desde 24.900 euros: Un SUV de diseño moderno y cuidado interior, con gran equipamiento y un enfoque muy familiar. Totalmente eléctrico, ofrece hasta 420 km de autonomía y un nivel tecnológico de primer nivel, incluyendo asistentes ADAS, gran pantalla central y un confort de marcha sorprendente. ¡Y atención! En breve llegará a España la versión de rango extendido del Leapmotor C10, que combina motor eléctrico con generador térmico para aumentar la autonomía sin preocuparse por recargas en trayectos largos. ⭐ Además, analizamos el espectacular resultado del Leapmotor C10 en Euro NCAP, donde ha conseguido cinco estrellas y unas valoraciones sobresalientes en seguridad para adultos, niños y asistentes de seguridad activa. Un episodio imprescindible si estás pensando en dar el salto a la movilidad eléctrica o simplemente quieres conocer mejor una marca que está dando mucho que hablar. Web Leapmotor Alcorcón: Todos los podcast: https://www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autofmradio/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

„Czyste powietrze” ma wykluczyć urządzenia wyprodukowane poza UE. Donald Trump zwiększył cła na Chiny do 125% i zmniejszył dla wszystkich pozostałych. Stellantis wycofał się z produkcji chińskich Leapmotor w Tychach. Sołowow wycofuje się z wyścigu o TVN. Managerowie Huawei oskarżeni o korupcję w Parlamencie Europejskim.Zasubskrybuj prasówkę na www.businessupdate.pl.Podcast powstał przy pomocy ElevenLabs.

Por el momento se trata tan solo de una propuesta legislativa, pero de salir adelante supondría la implantación en España de un sistema de sanciones progresivas de tráfico. Este tipo de multas ya se aplica en algunos países y en estos primeros minutos del podcast explicamos cómo funcionan y la manera en la que podrían afectar a los conductores. Leapmotor es una de las nuevas marcas chinas que están diseñadas para venderse en el mercado nacional. Sin embargo, tiene algunas connotaciones diferenciadoras que descubrimos, así como la estructura actual de su gama de productos. Un nombre legendario que vuelve a cobrar actualidad identifica al protagonista de la prueba de esta semana: el Lancia Ypsilon en su versión 100% eléctrica.

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 STELLANTIS AND LEAPMOTOR TO INVEST $200M IN SPAIN https://evne.ws/4ix43jB XIAOMI BOOSTS EV BATTERY SAFETY WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY https://evne.ws/4kU26z7 XIAOMI STRENGTHENS EV AMBITIONS WITH BMW EXPERTS https://evne.ws/4iPNT53 ELECTRIFY AMERICA AND AUDI EXPAND CHARGING BENEFITS https://evne.ws/4bVZJry GM AND HYUNDAI FORM EV PARTNERSHIP https://evne.ws/4bTvphj MILENCE EXPANDS EV TRUCK CHARGING ACROSS EUROPE https://evne.ws/4iPPwzH FRANCO-GERMAN PUSH FOR UNIFIED ELECTRIC TRUCK STRATEGY https://evne.ws/4bUUc4z AMPLE TO INSTALL EV SWAP STATIONS IN TOKYO https://evne.ws/4c55FP6 DENZA LAUNCHES N9: PREMIUM HYBRID SUV https://evne.ws/4iTLUw3 TESLA WORKERS DEMAND BETTER CONDITIONS AMID EUROPEAN SALES DROP https://evne.ws/4bUmpbD TESLA SERVICE CENTERS TARGETED IN MULTIPLE ATTACKS https://evne.ws/41OaFCU

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 AUDI LAUNCHES NEW ENTRY-LEVEL EV https://evne.ws/4kAfybn LEAPMOTOR LAUNCHES T03 AND C10 IN THE UK https://evne.ws/4bKpafA MG LAUNCHES EXPANDED NEW ELECTRIC MG4 https://evne.ws/4iJS55P SKODA TEASES ALL-NEW ELECTRIC SUV https://evne.ws/4bHia36 MAGNA STEYR TO ASSEMBLE XPENG AND GAC EVS IN AUSTRIA https://evne.ws/4bPYES8 VOLKSWAGEN UNVEILS ID.EVERY1 ELECTRIC SUBCOMPACT https://evne.ws/4kXpWKz AMAZON AUTOS EXPANDS INTO USED CAR SALES https://evne.ws/4bFdvP7 SK ON TO SUPPLY 100 GWH BATTERIES TO NISSAN https://evne.ws/4bQ2P07 XIAOMI EXPANDS BEIJING EV FACTORY FOR INCREASED SU7 PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/4hlc7CB GREENLANE LAUNCHES ELECTRIC TRUCK CHARGING APP https://evne.ws/4iEUbUv RIVIAN R2 ADVANCES WITH MEGACASTING TECHNOLOGY https://evne.ws/4htdOOh TESLA RECALLS OVER 46,000 CYBERTRUCKS IN U.S. https://evne.ws/422Jjcv

The government's new changes to welfare policy have been announced, with one estimate by the Resolution Foundation putting the potential impact at a million people losing access to £5,000 a year by 2030. Will Bain dissects what that could look like with an expert on all things benefits.The latest Chinese electric car to come to the UK - the Leapmotor - has arrived to test-drive competition, backed by the parent company of Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen. Leapmotor's UK boss speaks to Wake Up to Money.And ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup and Women's Euros later this year, new figures predict revenues in women's elite sports are set to reach a new record in 2025. We find out what's behind the hype.

Jonny has encountered a troubling verbal tic. Also in this episode, tripping into your own car, trying to understand Polestar, an unexpected Renault 5 driver, ways of dressing during a fire alarm, an excessive breakfast order, Cliff Richard's Wired For Sound and very weird movie, strange lust for a Beetle Turbo, the VW ID. Every1 concept, a man in a Leapmotor, and Jonny and Richard have another canter through the Pistonheads auctions. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com To discuss the Pistonheads auctions go to pistonheads.com/smithandsniff Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THESE ARE MISSING SHOWS I WAS ABLE TO WRITE BUT NOT RECORD DUE TO ILLNESS. AM ADDING TO THE BACK CATALOGUE FOR COMPLETENESS. 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 LEAPMOTOR LAUNCHES C10 EREV IN BELGIUM https://evne.ws/4alCPsN CANOO INC. DECLARES BANKRUPTCY https://evne.ws/4g4q6Mn DACIA SANDERO TO LAUNCH ELECTRIC MODEL BY 2027 https://evne.ws/3E3ilsR AFFORDABLE CYBERTRUCK COMING IN 2025 https://evne.ws/4jsL3nd CATL TO BUILD NEW EV BATTERY FACTORY IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/4avxCPm ALPINE A290 ELECTRIC HOT HATCH NOW IN UK https://evne.ws/4au1ewv EV REGISTRATIONS DROP IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/40Jfdv5 BYD SHARK PICKUP EXPORTS SURPASS 10,000 IN 2024 https://evne.ws/40uEMP9 KIA MOTORS ACHIEVES RECORD ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES IN 2024 https://evne.ws/40I01ON

#301 – Autotelefon-Autorätsel: Was hat mehr als 100 PS, ist 3,99 Meter lang/kurz und kommt derzeit als mehr oder weniger vierte Generation auf den Markt? – Neben dem Grande Panda von Fiat, der es sowohl vollelektrisch als auch mit Hybridmotor in die Autohäuser schafft, besprechen wir heute noch kurz den Leapmotor T03 und den neuesten Standort eines Bugatti Showrooms. // Wer lesen kann, ist klar im Vorteil? Zumindest unsere Podcast-Hörer*innen wissen Bescheid und können sich auf https://www.autotelefon-podcast.de auch mit dem geschriebenen Wort auseinandersetzen. Wir nennen es Sonntagslektüre. Jede Woche neue Themen zum Nachlesen!

FOLLOW UP: BT ENDS EV CHARGER PILOTAfter converting just a single junction box to enable EV charging, BT has pulled the plug on their project. Originally touted as having a potential to convert up to 90,000 cabinets, the company is focusing on improving wifi provision for EV chargers. To learn more, click this Autocar article link here. FOLLOW UP: FTC SUES JOHN DEERE OVER REPAIR MONOPOLYIn the US, the Federal Trade Commission along with Illinois and Minnesota, have taken John Deere to court over claims of a monopoly on repair to their equipment. The claims explain how due to only John Deere being able to fix farm machinery their is a loss of earnings as the farmers have to wait for a technician. This has potential knock on for the motoring industry. Click this 404 Media article link, to read more. EV POWERTRAIN FACTORY TO BE BUILT IN SUNDERLANDA company owned by Nissan, Jatco, will build a factory in Sunderland that will produce the car company's next generation EV powertrains. The UK Government is investing £50 million in the project. If you want to read more, click this Autocar article here. STELLANTIS UK MANAGEMENT CHANGESStellantis UK have made changes to their management team, again. This time Nicola Dobson will head up Peugeot. Giuseppe Cava will be the MD for Fiat, Fiat Professional and Abarth. Damien Dally will lead the Leapmotor brand. Nick Richards will be the director of pre-owned vehicles. Tom Ray is in charge of business-to-business for all brands. To learn more, click this AMOnline link here. FTC BANS GM FROM PASSING DRIVER DATA ONFor the next five years, GM is banned from passing driver data onto consumer reporting agencies, in the United States. Additionally, they must make it clear what data they do collect and give people choice over if it is collected and used. Click this article from the Federal Trade Commission for more details. HINO SETTLES US EMISSION BATTLEIn the United States, the Toyota subsidiary Hino, has settled with regulators an emission scandal involving their diesel engines. Fined $1.6 billion, plead guilty and banned from importing their engines to the country for five years. Amazing what happens to non-US companies, compared to their own. Click this BBC News article link for more. CANOO FILES FOR BANKRUPTCYThe EV startup, Canoo, has filed for bankruptcy after it failed to find further funding. To find out more, click this TechCrunch article here. CHARGE CAR HAS BEEN BOUGHTThe collapsed EV restomod company, Charge Car, has been bought and resurrected, by a consortium who plan to follow through on the program of building electric Mustangs. If you wish to read more,

Join hosts Lei Xing and Tu Le in this dynamic episode of China EVs and More as they dissect the week's most pivotal news and developments in the global EV, AV, and mobility sectors. From corporate shake-ups to industry resets, the discussion highlights critical issues shaping the future of mobility.Discussion Topics:     •  The sudden challenges and restructuring at Ji Yue, a joint venture between Geely and Baidu.     •  Analysis of the “reset” era in China's EV market and its implications for startups and legacy automakers.     •  BYD's dominance and its impact on both domestic and international markets.     •  Evaluating automaker strategies, from Volkswagen's 10-point plan for China to Stellantis' investments in Leapmotor and CATL.     •  NIO's ambitious goals for profitability and scale in 2025 and its evolving battery-swapping ecosystem.     •  Insights into the global implications of shifting EV production and market dynamics.     •  The collapse of GM's Cruise and its lessons for autonomous vehicle technology.     •  Predictions for market protectionism and its effects on EV exports, especially in South America.Companies Discussed:     •           Geely, Baidu, Ji Yue     •           BYD, Nio, Leapmotor     •           Volkswagen, GM, Stellantis     •           CATL, Tesla, Waymo     •           GAC, Huawei, XiaomiTune in for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving EV and mobility industries!

En el episodio de hoy, Eugenio Garibay y Miguel Muñoz analizan la crisis que atraviesa la industria automotriz global. Desde la sorpresiva renuncia del CEO de Stellantis, la grave situación financiera de Nissan, hasta las huelgas históricas en Volkswagen Alemania.Discuten cómo los fabricantes tradicionales enfrentan múltiples desafíos: caídas en ventas, problemas de rentabilidad y la feroz competencia de las marcas chinas. Mientras gigantes como Ford, Stellantis y VW luchan por mantener su posición, las automotrices chinas como BYD, Leapmotor y Xiaomi establecen nuevos récords de ventas.¿Estamos presenciando un cambio histórico en la industria automotriz? ¿Podrán los fabricantes tradicionales adaptarse a esta nueva realidad? 

The EV industry is heating up, and NIO is making bold moves with a $20 billion bet on its future. Meanwhile, XPENG is quietly cashing in on tech revenue, raking in 60% profit margins thanks to a lucrative partnership with Volkswagen. Is NIO's high-stakes strategy sustainable, and how does XPENG's tech play fit into the broader EV market dynamics?

Description:In this episode of Kilowatt, I share a humorous moment where I nearly overlooked recording the show. I discuss recent industry news, including Stellantis's earnings call and the Rivian-Volkswagen partnership, as well as Chevy's free nighttime charging initiative and Ford's financing offers for 2024 models. I analyze CATL's focus on sodium-ion technology and address EV safety concerns related to Tesla accident rates. Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle PlaylistGraham's Pick: Solid State Battery NewsNews:Stellantis may change factories for 2nd LeapMotor vehicleChevy EV owners get free charging in Texas, kindaFord's EV discountsRivian and VW's Joint VentureCATL's grid and EV platform ambitionsCATL open to US battery factory in the USCATL's second gen Sodium-Ion battery cellsCATL's founder has words with ElonTesla improves Sentry Mode battery perforrmanceWhy are Tesla's involved in more fatal accidents Tesla's V4 Supercharger CabinetsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

- U.S. New Car Sales Up 11% In October - BYD Sets Sales Record - Leapmotor Sales Leap 110% - Porsche, Audi Profits Plummet - Scout Could Build Vehicles for Other Automakers - Ford Turns to Lectron for NACS - Walmart Chooses GM Brightdrop Vans - Carvana Is Screaming Ahead - Ampere Targets 40% EV Cost Cuts - Toyota Reveals Open-Air Land Cruiser Concept - Infiniti Creates Luxurious Tailgating Concept

- U.S. New Car Sales Up 11% In October - BYD Sets Sales Record - Leapmotor Sales Leap 110% - Porsche, Audi Profits Plummet - Scout Could Build Vehicles for Other Automakers - Ford Turns to Lectron for NACS - Walmart Chooses GM Brightdrop Vans - Carvana Is Screaming Ahead - Ampere Targets 40% EV Cost Cuts - Toyota Reveals Open-Air Land Cruiser Concept - Infiniti Creates Luxurious Tailgating Concept

#502 F1 Love Triangles, Driving Standards & The MG Cyberster. We explore some of the shifting relationships in F1and ask about Max Verstappen's track behaviour. Alex Goy shares his joy and critique of Britain's only electric roadster.

#501 Off Road Buses & Chinese EVs. Alex drives the go-anywhere Torsus Terrastorm & Praetorian, and Mr Bean's MINI. How good are the latest car brands from the people's Republic? Plus Elon's new robots and Renault's “affordable” EV.

Instagram is adding new features to prevent teen sextortion scams, Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause, and Chinese automaker Leapmotor revealed an SUV EV with an economical price tag. It's Thursday, October 17th and this is Engadget News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- BMW Wants ICE Ban Dropped - Stellantis In Favor of ICE Ban - Tariffs Could Speed Up EU Plant Closings - Leapmotor Launches New SUV in Europe - Ford Launches E-Van in EU - Ford Bronco Gets Stroppe Edition - Wolfspeed Ups U.S. Chip Production - Daimler Adds H2 Bus Stations in EU - DHL Gives Thumbs Up to Tesla Semi - GM Tactical Vehicle Looks Like EREV

- BMW Wants ICE Ban Dropped - Stellantis In Favor of ICE Ban - Tariffs Could Speed Up EU Plant Closings - Leapmotor Launches New SUV in Europe - Ford Launches E-Van in EU - Ford Bronco Gets Stroppe Edition - Wolfspeed Ups U.S. Chip Production - Daimler Adds H2 Bus Stations in EU - DHL Gives Thumbs Up to Tesla Semi - GM Tactical Vehicle Looks Like EREV

Ce lundi 14 octobre, François Sorel a reçu Frédéric Simottel, journaliste BFM Business ; Julien Bonnet, journaliste BFM Business ; Bruno Mendes Da Silva, cofondateur et CEO de Heex Technologies. Ils se sont penchés sur BYD, le géant chinois de l'électrique, sur la rivalité Chine/Europe-États-Unis, sur Leapmotor, l'atout chinois de Stellantis dans l'émission Tech & Co, la quotidienne, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

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- South Korea Developing Its Own Battery Material Supplies - Ultra Fast Charging LFP Batteries - JLR Testing Recycled Batteries - Toyota Drops the Name PRIME from Its PHEVs - Audi-SAIC EV Launching Next Year - Used EV Sales Growing Fast - Legacy Auto Losing Talent to Outdated Practices - Mercedes Trying to Make Cars More Appealing to Chinese Consumers - Stellantis Launching Leapmotor EVs in Europe - Voyager Name Returns Again, Again - Ford Updates Hands-Free Driving System

- South Korea Developing Its Own Battery Material Supplies - Ultra Fast Charging LFP Batteries - JLR Testing Recycled Batteries - Toyota Drops the Name PRIME from Its PHEVs - Audi-SAIC EV Launching Next Year - Used EV Sales Growing Fast - Legacy Auto Losing Talent to Outdated Practices - Mercedes Trying to Make Cars More Appealing to Chinese Consumers - Stellantis Launching Leapmotor EVs in Europe - Voyager Name Returns Again, Again - Ford Updates Hands-Free Driving System

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 Leapmotor T03: ➤ A-segment compact car for urban settings ➤ Interior spaciousness comparable to B-segment models ➤ 37.3 kWh battery ➤ 265 km (165 miles) WLTP range ➤ Starting price: 18,900 euros (£15,995 in UK) ➤ 10.1-inch touchscreen for climate and media controls ➤ Adaptive cruise control ➤ Lane-keeping assistance ➤ Blind-spot monitoring ➤ 94 bhp motor ➤ 0-62 mph in 12.7 seconds Leapmotor C10: ➤ Family-oriented SUV ➤ Built on Leap 3.0 platform ➤ 69.9 kWh battery ➤ 420 km (261 miles) WLTP range ➤ Starting price: 36,400 euros (£36,500 in UK) ➤ Cell-to-chassis integration ➤ 10.25-inch digital instrument display ➤ 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen ➤ 215 bhp motor ➤ 0-62 mph in 7.5 seconds ➤ 30-80% DC fast charging in 30 minutes

- OMG! A 4-Door Mustang? - EV Sales Growing Strong in Brazil - SAE J2954 Sets Wireless EV Charging Standard - Acura EV Concept Signals New Design Direction - Leapmotor Revenue Leaps 52% - Rivian Pauses Amazon Van Production - Natron Energy Builds Sodium-Ion Battery Plant - Lincoln Navigator Gets Needed Refresh

- OMG! A 4-Door Mustang? - EV Sales Growing Strong in Brazil - SAE J2954 Sets Wireless EV Charging Standard - Acura EV Concept Signals New Design Direction - Leapmotor Revenue Leaps 52% - Rivian Pauses Amazon Van Production - Natron Energy Builds Sodium-Ion Battery Plant - Lincoln Navigator Gets Needed Refresh

The producer price index rose 0.5% in April; Stellantis forms joint venture with China's Leapmotor; U.S. regulators launch probe of Waymo vehicles; Home Depot sales fall.