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It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 17 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily LEAPMOTOR TO BUILD CARS IN SPAIN https://evne.ws/4mgfwEX SK ON OPENS SOLID-STATE BATTERY PILOT PLANT https://evne.ws/4poDxws RIVIAN BREAKS GROUND ON GEORGIA PLANT https://evne.ws/3VWurJG RENAULT 4 EV GETS A CARGO VAN VARIANT https://evne.ws/4nDkCwo UK GEELY EX5 CUSTOMERS GET FREE ANDERSEN A3 HOME CHARGER INSTALLED https://evne.ws/47G1wRs GAC AION V APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/465ShsA TESLA MELBOURNE FSD TEST WAS NOT APPROVED  https://evne.ws/4nrNoQc TESLA ADDS 7‑YEAR WARRANTY TO SOME PARTS https://evne.ws/3IgdcQE NHTSA OPENS PROBE INTO 2021 TESLA MODEL Y DOORS https://evne.ws/465VwjM SUZUKI LAUNCHES E VITARA EV IN JAPAN IN JANUARY https://evne.ws/4prFSqo ID. TOUAREG COULD BE THE FIRST SSP MODEL https://evne.ws/3VkOLo4 VOLKSWAGEN DROPS FLUSH DOOR HANDLES FOR FUNCTION https://evne.ws/4gs1T4t NISSAN CUTS NEW LEAF OUTPUT OVER BATTERY SHORTAGE https://evne.ws/3VlzNya LEAPMOTOR TO BUILD CARS IN SPAIN Stellantis will enable Chinese automaker Leapmotor to assemble vehicles at a Spanish plant to bypass steep EU import tariffs, likely beginning with the B10 electric SUV next year. The €1.5 billion joint venture includes major investment in battery production at Zaragoza, positioning Leapmotor for broader European expansion under Stellantis's international partnership. SK ON OPENS SOLID-STATE BATTERY PILOT PLANT SK On has opened a Daejeon, South Korea pilot facility focused on sulphide- and polymer-oxide solid-state battery development, aiming for commercialization of sulphide-based cells in 2029—one year ahead of schedule. Backed by Solid Power's tech, the facility will produce prototype batteries featuring advanced lithium-metal and silicon anodes with targets up to 1,000 Wh/l energy density. RIVIAN BREAKS GROUND ON GEORGIA PLANT Rivian has started building a $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, aiming for 200,000 vehicles yearly by 2028, unaffected by the discontinuation of federal EV tax credits. The facility will support scale and lower costs for new models like the R2, following Tesla's profitability playbook as Rivian moves into higher-volume, lower-priced vehicles. RENAULT 4 EV GETS A CARGO VAN VARIANT Renault's new electric 4 is now offered as a cargo van with a load capacity of 1,045 litres and up to 254 miles of range, priced in France from €29,300 before VAT. The conversion is managed in-house by Renault at its Maubeuge plant, with multiple battery and power options for commercial customers. UK GEELY EX5 CUSTOMERS GET FREE ANDERSEN A3 HOME CHARGER INSTALLED Geely will provide buyers of the all-electric EX5 a free Andersen A3 home charger, featuring unique design and smart charging integration, for orders placed before October 23, 2025. The charger, which includes full installation and a seven-year warranty, is compatible with solar power and smart charging tariffs. GAC AION V APPROVED FOR AUSTRALIA Chinese automaker GAC's Aion V electric SUV has been cleared for sale in Australia, featuring a 75 kWh LFP battery for up to 374 miles of range and fast charging from 30% to 80% in 16 minutes. Pricing will start below $45,000 AUD, with deliveries and detailed specs announced closer to launch. TESLA MELBOURNE FSD TEST WAS NOT APPROVED Victorian authorities confirmed Tesla was not authorized to test "Full Self-Driving" on Melbourne's public roads after a viral video showed a Model Y performing an autonomous hook turn in the city center. Tesla says FSD is driver-supervised and not yet legal for autonomous use in Australia, where regulatory permits are required for such trials. TESLA ADDS 7‑YEAR WARRANTY TO SOME PARTS Tesla's 2026 model year vehicles in the US and Canada now carry a “High-Priced Propulsion-Related Part Warranty,” giving seven years' coverage for key electrical components like the power conversion system and high-voltage parts. This new warranty is separate from existing battery and drive unit terms, aimed at lowering costly repair risk for buyers. NHTSA OPENS PROBE INTO 2021 TESLA MODEL Y DOORS U.S. safety regulators have launched a probe into 174,000 Model Y vehicles from 2021 after reports the electronic door handles could fail, potentially trapping children inside. Preliminary findings suggest the issue is linked to low-voltage battery problems, and several parents broke windows to access their children during incidents. SUZUKI LAUNCHES E VITARA EV IN JAPAN IN JANUARY Suzuki's first battery-electric car, the e Vitara SUV, will go on sale in Japan in January 2026, produced in India for export and offering 267 miles per charge at around $27,000. It represents Suzuki's major push into global EVs with significant investments and ambitions for high-volume exports. ID. TOUAREG COULD BE THE FIRST SSP MODEL Volkswagen may transform its Touareg into the first fully electric SSP platform model, with combustion production ending in 2026 and SSP assembly possibly starting in Bratislava by 2029. The SSP platform promises cost savings and fast charging, with VW's wider rollout across brands and models to follow. VOLKSWAGEN DROPS FLUSH DOOR HANDLES FOR FUNCTION Volkswagen will move away from flush-mounted door handles in favor of traditional grab handles in response to customer frustration, as outlined by the brand's CEO at IAA Mobility. The company's next-gen ID. models will prioritize practicality to appeal to mainstream buyers over early adopters. NISSAN CUTS NEW LEAF OUTPUT OVER BATTERY SHORTAGE Nissan has halved production plans for its new Leaf due to shortfalls in battery supply, with revised output at the Tochigi plant being several thousand lower per month. The cutback delays a key launch for Nissan, which is betting on the new Leaf to reinvigorate its lagging EV business.

Tu Le and Lei Xing bring you inside Europe's biggest auto show where Chinese EV makers and global legacies collide.We break down: • Volkswagen Group's push into €25K EVs (Cupra, ID Polo, Skoda Epiq) • BMW's Neue Klasse iX3 vs. Mercedes' all-new GLC EV • Polestar 5 sedan launch — is it too late? • BYD's massive European push (Seal 6 DMI Touring, Dolphin Surf, Denza flash-charging) • XPeng, Changan, Leapmotor and the “second wave” of Chinese OEMs storming Europe • Partnerships everywhere: Valeo–Momenta, Bosch–WeRide, Qualcomm–QCraft • The rise of Chinese lidar (Hesai, RoboSense) and chipmakers (Horizon, Black Sesame)00:00 Introduction to Mobility Munich Special Edition01:44 Volkswagen Group's New Electric Vehicles05:22 BMW vs. Mercedes: Competing Electric Models10:26 Chinese OEMs Making Their Mark in Europe15:35 Reflections on Day One of the Event20:40 The Future of EVs and Industry Partnerships25:37 Closing Thoughts and Future Events

Bienvenidos al DAILY NEWS, un podcast diario de martes a viernes donde conocerás en menos 10 minutos toda la actualidad del sector de la automoción (Coches eléctricos) y movilidad eléctrica. Puedes usar nuestro código de referidos de TESLA a la hora de comprar tu coche: https://bit.ly/referidoTesla para recibir créditos TESLA de forma gratuita. Si te gusta nuestro proyecto de podcast recuerda que puedes apoyarnos a través de nuestro PATREON: https://bit.ly/patreonSE y accederás a un grupo exclusivo de Telegram. También lo puedes hacer a través de IVOOX. Tan solo ves a esta URL https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-somos-electricos_sq_f1627406_1.html y pulsa el botón de APOYAR. Tu ayuda nos permitirá invertir más tiempo y recursos en el proyecto de Somos Eléctricos. ¿Te animas?

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In this episode, Tu Le and Lei Xing unpack a busy week in the global EV world — from the Chengdu Motor Show to the explosive 42,000 Zeekr 9X reservations in just one hour.We dive deep into:

Bienvenidos al DAILY NEWS, un podcast diario de martes a viernes donde conocerás en menos 10 minutos toda la actualidad del sector de la automoción (Coches eléctricos) y movilidad eléctrica. Puedes usar nuestro código de referidos de TESLA a la hora de comprar tu coche: https://bit.ly/referidoTesla para recibir créditos TESLA de forma gratuita. Si te gusta nuestro proyecto de podcast recuerda que puedes apoyarnos a través de nuestro PATREON: https://bit.ly/patreonSE y accederás a un grupo exclusivo de Telegram. También lo puedes hacer a través de IVOOX. Tan solo ves a esta URL https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-somos-electricos_sq_f1627406_1.html y pulsa el botón de APOYAR. Tu ayuda nos permitirá invertir más tiempo y recursos en el proyecto de Somos Eléctricos. ¿Te animas?

Este programa se emite en Onda Cero Madrid Sur todos los viernes a las 19:20 de la tarde. En este episodio repasamos algunas de las noticias más llamativas del mundo del motor. Hablamos de la llegada a España del Kymco CV3 575, un scooter de tres ruedas que aporta seguridad, estabilidad y un motor bicilíndrico poco común en su segmento. Celebramos además los 66 años de MINI, recordando cómo la marca ha sabido mantener vivo su espíritu clásico mientras se reinventa con una gama moderna y electrificada. Nos detenemos también en el nuevo Leapmotor C10, un SUV eléctrico que integra aplicaciones como Spotify y TikTok directamente en su sistema de infoentretenimiento, abriendo el debate sobre hasta qué punto los coches deben convertirse en centros de ocio conectados. Y cerramos con una sorpresa: Dreame Technology, la conocida marca de aspiradoras, anuncia que en 2027 quiere lanzar un hiperdeportivo eléctrico con el que pretende rivalizar con Bugatti. Un episodio cargado de innovación, aniversarios y mucho debate sobre el futuro de la automoción. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es Y buscando AUTOFM en cualquier plataforma de PODCAST.

Driving the Leapmotor C10 range extender petrol/electric hybrid SUV. The second Leapmotor C10 to grace our shores – the first, the C10 EV – then this C10 REEV, or range extender EV, is a plug-in hybrid, also with an electric motor driving the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre petrol engine which acts purely as a generator to charge up the battery. Leapmotor claim 170km of electric driving on a full battery charge and with a 50-litre fuel tank, producing a total range of 1150km. The styling rounded, very accommodating inside, I drove the top-spec C10 REEV Design with faux leather seats that are extremely comfortable, heated and ventilated plus a , heated steering wheel, but no spare wheel and a dreaded puncture repair kit. And no Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The door handles are awkward, there’s no key – you get a key card to tap on the driver’s side mirror to open the car, then place it on the wireless charger pad to start the car. Price – currently discounted by $4,000 to $45,990 drive-away plus if you’re a Cosco member a further $2,500 discount. There’s much to like with the Leapmoter C10 REEV hybrid SUV but equally there’s much to dislikeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve seen many new Chinese EV’s and plug-in hybrid SUV’s arrive but few are set up to suit our driving environment, I’ve just driven the Leapmotor C10 - REEV – standing for range extender electric vehicle – as distinct from the pure electric C10 EV model, the C10 REEV gains a 1.5-litre petrol engine which acts only as a generator to charge the battery – 170 km of electric driving on a full charge, anD impressive total range of 1150km. There’s much to like on the Leapmotor C10 REEV plug-in hybrid – roomy, well built, very highly specified with great seats already heavily discounted by up to $6,500 to $43,490 drive-away. But it has a number of annoyances that make driving a total disappointment – especially incessant warning chimes and speed limit warnings, poorly calibrated at that, overzealous lane keep assist, also no key, a key card which you need to tap on the driver’s side rear view mirror and place on the phone charger for starting, the steering and suspension has little or no feel, and the total lack of buttons for the touchscreen makes it a nightmare to navigate simple tasks quickly and safely. A difficult SUV to live with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Álvaro Mongil y Francis Fernández analizan la actualidad del mundo de los coches: las novedades, las ventas, las noticias... Y además el consultorio. Nos puedes preguntar lo que quieras en marcacoches@radiomarca.com. Todos los sábados, de 8:00 a 9:00 de la mañana en Radio MARCA y en todas las aplicaciones de podcast. En este programa trataremos los siguiente temas: Posible asociación entre BMW y Mercedes Correos electrónicos Nueva etiquetas Leapmotor c10 y b 10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 B10 BEGINS GLOBAL ROLLOUT, TARGETS EUROPE https://evne.ws/3UQyV4e  TESLA MODEL S NEARS EUROPEAN RETURN https://evne.ws/4oSktXa  MERCEDES-AMG GT XX BREAKS EV DISTANCE RECORDS https://evne.ws/4pceD3h  IRS EXTENDS ELECTRIC VEHICLE TAX CREDIT DEADLINE https://evne.ws/3HuVMPV  MG PLANS 13 NEW NEVS, INVESTS $1.4 BILLION https://evne.ws/3VqSb8x  CHINESE EV MARKET GROWTH SLOWS FOR PHEVS IN JULY https://evne.ws/47bpP9C  GEELY GALAXY M9 PHEV RECEIVES 40,000 PRE-SALE ORDERS https://evne.ws/4mBWF8w  HYUNDAI-KIA AND KOREAN BATTERY FIRMS EXPAND SAFETY COLLABORATION https://evne.ws/464WKeZ  VOLTFANG LAUNCHES EUROPE'S LARGEST USED BATTERY STORAGE SITE https://evne.ws/3HRHNUb  ITALY FINES ENEL X FOR EV CHARGING MARKET ABUSE https://evne.ws/468yRDk  2026 TOYOTA C-HR SPOTTED IN US AHEAD OF MARKET LAUNCH  https://evne.ws/4lKvF5q  CHINA LAUNCHES 100MW HEAVY TRUCK CHARGING HUB https://evne.ws/45RC5d7  YANGWANG U9 BREAKS GLOBAL EV SPEED RECORD https://evne.ws/47fdHob 

- Honda at War With California Dealers - Nissan Market Cap Drops Below $9 Billion - Stellantis Stops L3 Hands-Free Driving Effort - Leapmotor Boosting Exports - Another Giant China Ro-Ro Ship - BYD Skirts EU Tariffs Via Thailand - BYD Opens Malaysia Plant - Audi Opens New China Plant as Sales Drop - U.S. Car Buyers Go For Longer Loans - Ford Tweaks Maverick Prices - Corvette Z06 and ZR1 Hit with Recall - Peugeot Restyles the 308

- Honda at War With California Dealers - Nissan Market Cap Drops Below $9 Billion - Stellantis Stops L3 Hands-Free Driving Effort - Leapmotor Boosting Exports - Another Giant China Ro-Ro Ship - BYD Skirts EU Tariffs Via Thailand - BYD Opens Malaysia Plant - Audi Opens New China Plant as Sales Drop - U.S. Car Buyers Go For Longer Loans - Ford Tweaks Maverick Prices - Corvette Z06 and ZR1 Hit with Recall - Peugeot Restyles the 308

In this episode of China EVs & More, Tu (Sino Auto Insights) and Lei (former Editor-in-Chief of China Auto Review) dive deep into the latest developments in the global EV and mobility sector. From NIO's bold ES8 relaunch and pricing strategy to XPeng's surprising earnings and Leapmotor's raised sales forecasts, the conversation spans China's ultra-competitive EV market, Tesla's Model Y L update, and how foreign automakers like Ford, GM, Volkswagen, Audi, and Buick are fighting to stay relevant.The hosts also discuss battery swapping milestones, government price-cut scrutiny, global tariff shifts, and the EV retail channel wars (4S vs. D2C). To wrap, Tu shares his personal EV shopping experience in the U.S. (Cadillac Optiq, BMW i4, Chevy Blazer EV, Hyundai IONIQ 5).If you're tracking China's EV giants and their impact on the global auto market, this is a must-listen.Keywords:China EV market, NIO ES8 2025, Onvo L90, Tesla Model Y L China, Li Auto i8, XPeng P7, Leapmotor sales forecast, BYD Yangwang, Xiaomi SU7, Aito M8, Ford EV platform, CATL battery, Volkswagen XPeng partnership, Buick Electra, Audi E5 Sportback, AutoX robotaxi, Geely satellites, Tesla DeepSeek, EV price war China, battery swapping, NEV sales China, EV breakeven 2025Companies discussed:Chinese OEMs: NIO, Onvo, Li Auto, XPeng, Leapmotor, BYD (Yangwang, Denza, Fang Cheng Bao), Aito, Xiaomi Auto, Geely, Huawei (Momenta, Hesai)Global OEMs: Tesla, Ford, GM (Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet), Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, BMW, Lucid, Rivian, Stellantis, Volvo, PolestarSuppliers & Partners: CATL, DeepSeek, Doubao, SpaceX/StarlinkChapters:00:00 Introduction to the EV Landscape01:52 NIO's ES8 Launch and Market Impact09:21 Pricing Strategies and Market Dynamics18:46 Legacy Automakers and Their Adaptation28:09 Future Trends in the EV Market36:04 Tech Upgrades and Market Trends37:47 Pricing Strategies and Market Positioning39:38 Brand Differentiation and Consumer Perception42:33 Competition in the EV Market47:55 Consumer Preferences and Brand Loyalty49:42 Localization and Market Adaptation51:12 Profitability and Production Strategies55:15 Sales Channels: D2C vs. Traditional Models57:58 Future of EVs and Consumer Expectations

Car sales: July Australian new car sales rose 2.9%, with Chinese brands climbing Tesla case: A US jury held Tesla partly liable for a fatal crash Idle Off program: Student-led action cut engine idling outside schools by up to 40% Mercedes program: Manufaktur Exclusive lets buyers pay over $24,000 for paint Foton Tunland ute: Chinese brand Foton launches a hybrid dual-cab ute Ross Rowland: US rail enthusiast Ross Rowland remembered for steam preservation Honda EV stance: Honda Australia promises 90% electrified sales by 2026 Sydenham Station history: Stuart Sharp highlights uneven planning and heritage tensions Leapmotor C10 test: A plush Chinese EV SUV impresses with design but frustrates with software quirks and range on hills.

- Jaguar's New Strategy Has Dealers Bailing - Leapmotor Posts 1st Profit - XPeng and Xiaomi Expect 2nd Half Profit - Tesla Brings Back Turn Signal Stalk - Tesla Launches Long Wheelbase Model Y - AUDI E5 Sportback Shows New Design Language - NIO Batteries Retailing for $150/kWh - Uber to Add 10K Self-Driving ID. BUZZs - BMW's New EV Motor 40% More Efficient - Tesla, Chinese Top Digital Leader Board - Bankrupt Li-Cycle Gets Bought Up

- Jaguar's New Strategy Has Dealers Bailing - Leapmotor Posts 1st Profit - XPeng and Xiaomi Expect 2nd Half Profit - Tesla Brings Back Turn Signal Stalk - Tesla Launches Long Wheelbase Model Y - AUDI E5 Sportback Shows New Design Language - NIO Batteries Retailing for $150/kWh - Uber to Add 10K Self-Driving ID. BUZZs - BMW's New EV Motor 40% More Efficient - Tesla, Chinese Top Digital Leader Board - Bankrupt Li-Cycle Gets Bought Up

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 ➤ FORD TO UNVEIL NEW US-BUILT EV PLATFORM ➤ LEAPMOTOR B10 ELECTRIC SUV DEBUTS IN EUROPE ➤ XPENG OPENS FIRST INDONESIAN PLANT WITH X9 LAUNCH ➤ RENAULT NAMES FRANCOIS PROVOST AS CEO AMID DECLINING SALES ➤ NISSAN REPORTS $547 MILLION QUARTERLY LOSS AMID TARIFFS AND SALES DECLINE ➤ HONDA TO REVEAL NEW ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE ➤ ZERO MOTORCYCLES STARTS SHIPPING NEW XE, XB ELECTRIC OFF-ROAD BIKES ➤ HYUNDAI PREPARES IONIQ 2 ELECTRIC CROSSOVER FOR LAUNCH ➤ KIA EV4 BATTERY ENDURANCE PROVEN IN 120,000 KM TESTING ➤ ZOOPLA ADDS EV CHARGING INFORMATION TO REAL ESTATE LISTINGS ➤ CHARGEPOINT LAUNCHES SAFEGUARD CARE MAINTENANCE SERVICE ➤ LUCID AIR UPDATE INTRODUCES HANDS-FREE DRIVING FEATURES ➤ CADILLAC RECALLS VISTIQ AND LYRIQ EVS FOR BATTERY MOUNT ISSUEp

NIO investors need to see this! Li Auto just spent 2 billion yuan redesigning ONE car while Leapmotor quietly outsells everyone with "plastic" interiors. This deep dive reveals the shocking truth about China's EV market in 2025.What You'll Discover:Why Li Auto's i8 launch represents a 2 billion yuan gamble on survivalHow Leapmotor achieved 156% growth while staying completely invisibleThe real reason NIO's Ledao L90 is perfectly positioned to dominateWhich EV strategy will actually survive China's brutal price warWhy traditional automotive thinking might be dead in 2025Key Market Intelligence:Li Auto sales dropped 24% year-over-year while Leapmotor delivered 221,700 vehicles in H1 2025 - a 156% increase. Meanwhile, NIO's sub-brand Ledao launched the L90 at 279,900 yuan, directly targeting both competitors' territory.This isn't just about three companies - it's about three completely different philosophies fighting for the future of Chinese EVs. One bets on premium infrastructure, another on mass market efficiency, and NIO on innovative technology and brand loyalty.Critical Analysis Includes:Li Auto's charging infrastructure strategy vs Tesla's playbookLeapmotor's "reverse credit expansion" through Stellantis partnershipHow NIO's battery swapping creates switching costs competitors can't matchThe real profitability numbers behind each company's growth storyWhy extended-range vehicles are still winning over pure EVsWhether you're invested in NIO, considering Li Auto, or trying to understand how Leapmotor came from nowhere, this analysis breaks down what's really happening behind the headlines.Market Context: With China's EV subsidies ending and the industry consolidating around 4-5 major players, understanding these strategic differences isn't just interesting - it's essential for any serious EV investor.The data reveals surprising truths about which business models actually work in the world's most competitive automotive market. Some strategies that look brilliant today might not survive tomorrow's reality.For EV Investors: This episode examines real financial metrics, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior patterns that determine which companies will dominate China's 30+ million annual vehicle market.#NIO #LiAuto #Leapmotor #ChineseEVs #EVInvesting #ElectricVehicles #NIOStock #EVMarket #ChinaEV #EVAnalysis #AutoInvesting #ElectricCars #EVNews #NIOInvestors #ChineseStocks

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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[ARCHIVE EDITION] 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 CAMOUFLAGED CHEVY EQUINOX HINTS AT PHEV LAUNCH https://evne.ws/4kMMZGI LEAPMOTOR ENTERS SEVEN NEW EU MARKETS https://evne.ws/45dVpCC CHINA CURBS EV PRICE WAR https://evne.ws/446hHFm GEELY CHOOSES PARTNERSHIPS OVER NEW FACTORIES https://evne.ws/45dRd5Y NIO SHANGHAI V2G PILOT PROJECT https://evne.ws/43JJI4g VW'S CARIAD ACHIEVES SOFTWARE TURNAROUND https://evne.ws/3SHc8qC BYD TOPS TESLA IN UK EV REGISTRATIONS https://evne.ws/4krR5nX XPENG: MAY EV SALES IN EUROPE https://evne.ws/45eLYmA TOYOTA URGED TO RAMP UP EV LEADERSHIP https://evne.ws/3HJ0MzP BATTERY MANUFACTURING ENTRY-LEVEL CERTIFICATION https://evne.ws/3FRHhEG VOLVO'S AI-DRIVEN MULTI-ADAPTIVE SEAT BELT https://evne.ws/3SHJLse AESC PAUSES SOUTH CAROLINA PLANT https://evne.ws/3HIx9Pa

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

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.

- 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

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 CHINESE EV BRANDS SHIFT FOCUS TO UK AMID US TARIFFS https://evne.ws/44leMtd TESLA DELAYS AFFORDABLE EV LAUNCH TO 2025-26 https://evne.ws/4k1cEvh TESLA'S ROBOTAXI VISION FACES CHALLENGES https://evne.ws/3RqHzos BYD SEAGULL WINS WORLD CAR AWARD https://evne.ws/42T4fUK LEAPMOTOR EXPANDS SUV RANGE IN AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/3RZzNSw ZEEKR 009 GRAND COLLECTOR EDITION LAUNCH https://evne.ws/3RVrhUG SUZUKI ENHANCES WARRANTIES WITH DECADE-LONG COVERAGE https://evne.ws/3RtmXfc CHINESE COMPANY ENHANCES BMW I3 BATTERY PERFORMANCE https://evne.ws/4jnYEvu INSURANCE CHALLENGES FOR TESLA OWNERS https://evne.ws/3Y7z0mi CHRIS PACKHAM URGES BAN ON FOSSIL FUEL ADS https://evne.ws/3EDAvll ENHANCING EV EXPERIENCE THROUGH SOUND DESIGN https://evne.ws/4itkv3x GEELY-RENAULT JV LAUNCHES VERSATILE HYBRID POWERTRAIN https://evne.ws/3Guy70N FORD E-TRANSIT TRANSFORMED INTO ELECTRIC SAUNA VAN https://evne.ws/3Y6t2lv

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.

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

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? 

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- 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

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#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.

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