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China urges Canada to comply with WTO rules 

China is urging Canada to comply with the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) rules regarding electric vehicle (EV) imports. Last month,…

Tesla prepares Model Y rejuvenation in China next year, aiming to take market share

Tesla is preparing for a rejuvenation of the Model Y in China next year, as it plans to produce a…

Canada to launch tariffs on Chinese EVs, battery materials this year

Canada is officially set to launch massive tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) and battery materials from China later this year,…

China replies to EU EV tariffs with anti-subsidy probe of its own

China has replied to the European Commission’s electric vehicle (EV) tariffs with an anti-subsidy probe of its own. China’s Ministry…

China responds to updated EU tariffs on EV imports

China’s Commerce Ministry responded to the European Commission’s updated tariffs on electric vehicle (EV) imports from China.  A spokesperson from…

VW Cupra Tavascan from China gets lower EU tariff rate

The European Commission reduced Volkswagen's import tariff rates for the Cupra Tavascan, produced by the German automaker's SEAT subsidiary in…

China EV registrations drop 45% in July after EU tariff launch

Registrations for Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) like BYD and SAIC’s MG brand dropped by 45% compared to June. The decline…

Tesla Cybertruck appears to get first license plate in China

A Tesla Cybertruck in China has seemingly been registered, marking the first time one of the electric vehicles (EVs) has…

GM restructures China operations to regain profitability 

General Motors (GM) plans to restructure its operations in China to regain profitability. The legacy automaker is laying off employees…

Canada’s tariffs on Chinese imports gain more support 

Canada’s steel and aluminum industry has voiced its support for tariffs on products from China, from electric vehicles and beyond. …

China files appeal with WTO over EU’s EV import tariffs

China filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the European Union (EU) imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric…

GM Canada supports tariffs on China-made EVs

General Motors Canada announced its support for tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports as Chinese automaker BYD plans to…

EU member states expected to support tariffs on China-made EV imports

All European Union (EU) member states are expected to support the new tariffs on China-made electric vehicle (EV) imports by…

China warns Canada against imposing 100% EV import tariffs

China warned Canada against imposing 100% tariffs on its electric vehicle (EV) imports.  Canada is considering new tariffs on Chinese-made…

Mercedes gets approval for Level 4 self-driving tests in China

Mercedes-Benz has received approval in China to test Level 4 autonomous vehicles on certain roadways, ahead of Tesla's plans to…

Canadian union demands tariffs on China-made EV imports

Recently, Canadian labor union Unifor demanded tariffs on electric vehicle (EV) imports and components made in China, calling for the…

LG Energy Solution eyes site in Morocco for EU supply chain

LG Energy Solution (LGES) is eyeing a site in Morocco for a battery production plant. The South Korean battery supplier…

China-made EVs take 11% market share in Europe

China-made electric vehicles seized an 11% market share in Europe in June 2024, the month before the European Commission’s (EC)…

EU tariffs on China-made EV imports start July 5

The European Union’s (EU) tariffs on China-made battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be implemented starting Friday, July 5, 2024.  The…

Volvo is delaying EX30 budget EV in the U.S. until 2025

Volvo has officially announced plans to delay U.S. delivery of its EX30 budget compact electric vehicle (EV) until 2025, as…