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Tesla Targets Q2 2027 for Private Cars to Join Robotaxi Network
Tesla sets Q2 2027 for privately owned cars to join its robotaxi network, detailing remarks, past delays, and regulatory hurdles.
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Haima, ChuNeng Form R&D Joint Venture as Fringe Automakers Seek Survival
Haima and ChuNeng launch an R&D joint venture, spotlighting fringe automakers' survival bid through contract manufacturing.
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Jaguar Unveils Type 01, 1,030-HP Electric GT
Jaguar unveils electric 4-door GT Type 01. Details on 1,030 HP, 0.23 drag, production spec and revival strategy.
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Nissan Executive Warns Chinese Automakers' US Entry Is a Matter of Time
Nissan Americas chair warns Chinese automakers could start Mexico production in 2-3 years, detailing tariffs, USMCA barriers and Europe lessons.
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UK Caught Between EU Buy-European Push and Chinese EV Surge
UK torn between EU European-made rules and growing Chinese EV investment. A look at tariff pressure and market reality.
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VW Unveils 326-HP ID.3 GTI, First Rear-Wheel-Drive GTI in 50 Years
Volkswagen unveils 326-hp ID.3 GTI. First rear-wheel drive in 50 years, but democratized performance raises questions over its purpose.
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Examining Tesla's Rare-Earth-Free Motor Claim: Supply Chain Holds Firm
Examining Tesla's rare-earth-free Cybercab motor claim, alternative technologies, performance metrics, and China's supply dominance.
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Leapmotor Announces Second Brand, Expanding Space with LEAP 5.0
Leapmotor unveiled a second brand and LEAP 5.0 at 2026 Tech Day, expanding space with a lowered floor and raised roof for a 2027 debut.
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Leapmotor Turns Profitable: 100,000-Yuan Strategy and Scale Effects
Leapmotor turned profitable in H1 2026, driven by its 100,000-yuan strategy, scale effects, and Stellantis partnership.
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China's Nine Agencies Unveil New Intelligent EV Plan With 2030 Targets
China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan for smart connected NEVs, targeting 70% passenger-car electrification and advanced autonomous driving by 2030.
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Former U.S. Official Warns Industrial Revival Impossible by Excluding China
Amid the Ford-CATL dispute, a former U.S. official criticized exclusionary industrial policy and urged technology adoption.
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Audi Unveils A2 E-tron as Its Cheapest, Most Efficient EV With 401 Miles
Audi unveils the compact A2 E-tron EV in Europe, starting at £32,200 with up to 401 miles WLTP range, aero design and bidirectional charging.
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Slate Truck Is US-Only: The Hurdle Facing the $24,950 Low-Cost EV
The $24,950 compact electric pickup Slate Truck is US-only, combining low-price appeal with the reality of borders it cannot cross.
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Waymo to Import 3,200 Zeekr Autonomous Vehicles, Maintaining Cost Advantage Despite Tariffs
Waymo is mass-importing Chinese-built autonomous vehicles. Despite a 127.5% tariff, their significant cost advantage over US models allows them to maintain economic superiority.
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Kia EV3 Launches in the US Starting Under $30,000
Kia's compact EV, the EV3, goes on sale in the US from $29,450. 321-mile range, fast charging support.
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EV Sales Surge Amid Oil Crisis, 50 Countries Reach Quarterly Record Highs
A report by the IEA reveals a sharp rise in global EV sales during Q2 2026, with 50 countries reaching record highs. Oil price surges caused by U.S.-Iran tensions and challenges linked to China's supply dominance and inventory surplus are highlighted.
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Zeekr 9X 5-Seater Launched, Priced 14,000 Yuan Lower Than the 6-Seater Starting at 471,900 Yuan
China's Zeekr unveils the 5-seater model of its large SUV, the "9X," priced 14,000 yuan less than the 6-seater version. The model features an expanded rear cabin and luggage space while retaining the 900V hybrid powertrain.
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Tesla's Q2 2026 Earnings: Sales Rebound Amid Continued Negative Free Cash Flow
Tesla reported a 26% year-on-year revenue increase in Q2 2026, reaching $28.2 billion, but net income grew only 5% to $1.11 billion, while free cash flow worsened to negative $1.1 billion due to heavy investments in AI infrastructure and robotics.
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Polestar Withdraws from U.S., Impacting EV Owners and Dealers
Polestar exits the U.S. market due to Chinese software regulations, leaving thousands of owners and dozens of dealers concerned about vehicle value and service continuity.
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BYD Unveils High-End European "Denza Z" Series for the First Time Worldwide in the UK
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed, BYD debuted the Denza Z Coupe and Z Racing for the European market. These high-performance EVs boast a maximum output of 1,604 horsepower and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.96 seconds, with prices starting at over £130,000. This marks a significant step in BYD's entry into the European luxury car market.
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The Cheapest EV with Chinese-Made LFP Battery: Slate Makes It Happen
U.S. startup Slate unveils a $25,000 electric truck, leveraging mass-produced LFP batteries from China. Ironically, a policy shift under the Trump administration helped pave the way for this reliance.
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Volkswagen to Lay Off 100,000 Employees: The Cost of Transitioning to Software
Volkswagen is reportedly considering a workforce reduction of up to 100,000 employees. Behind its 53% drop in operating profit lies delays in transitioning to electrification and software, as well as the side effects of the successful platform strategy that once supported its growth.
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Rivian Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Misrepresentation of Self-Driving Capabilities in Early Models
Customers have filed a class action lawsuit against Rivian, alleging that the first-generation R1T and R1S models lack the hardware necessary for Level 3 autonomous driving despite the company's claims.
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GM to Equip Over 250,000 EVs with V2G Capability, Also Announces Sodium-Ion Batteries
GM begins distributing V2G-compatible firmware to over 250,000 EVs. Also announces grid-scale sodium-ion batteries, accelerating distributed power grid vision to address AI-driven electricity demand.