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- More Americans Open to Buying Chinese Cars — Even If They Can’t Yet, New Study Finds
Over half of Americans are open to buying Chinese cars like Huawei, Xiaomi, and BYD, even though they're not sold in the US—interest is rising fast despite trade barriers and security concerns. Read more » - We Thought Diesel Was Dead… Here’s Why It’s Coming Back
Diesel is making a quiet comeback as EV sales slow. Automakers are reintroducing diesel models, shifting strategies to meet consumer demand despite long-term plans for electrification. Read more » - BYD Enters Kei Car Market with First Electric Light EV
China’s BYD is entering Japan’s fiercely protected kei car market with its first electric model, set to debut at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, challenging local giants Honda, Suzuki, and Nissan. Read more » - Ford Gave the Taurus a Mustang Makeover for Its Comeback — And It Looks Wild
Ford is giving the Taurus a bold new look, with teaser images revealing a facelifted version that borrows heavily from the Mustang’s aggressive styling. Read more » - Drivers in the U.S. Are Dying After Repairs With Illegal Airbag Parts
A federal investigation is underway after a series of fatal airbag explosions in the United States were traced back to counterfeit components manufactured in China. Read more » - Former Stellantis CEO Says Company May Break Due to Internal Tensions
Ex-Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares warns the auto giant could break apart due to internal tensions, fractured national interests, and the potential sale of European brands to a Chinese automaker. Read more » - Red Wave: Chinese Carmakers Shake Up the Global Auto Order
Chinese automakers like BYD, GWM, and Changan are overtaking legacy brands across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, driven by low prices and a rising electric vehicle lineup. Read more » - Uber Drivers Can Now Get $4,000 to Go Electric — But Only in These 4 States
Uber has rebranded Uber Green to Uber Electric and is offering up to $4,000 in grants to drivers in select U.S. regions to support the switch to fully electric vehicles across its global platform. Read more » - Musk Confirms Tesla Cybercabs Will Run Without Safety Drivers in Austin by End of 2025
Tesla will remove safety drivers from its Cybercab fleet in Austin, Texas, by the end of 2025, marking a pivotal step in the company’s long-promised rollout of autonomous vehicles. Read more » - Tesla Roadster Demo Confirmed for 2025, Production Now Targeted for 2027
Nearly a decade after its reveal, Tesla's second-gen Roadster is still delayed. A demo is expected by end-2025, but production won't start before 2027—if the timeline doesn’t slip again. Read more »
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