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CATL investigating the start of the recent blaze at ‘Z’ battery plant 

On Sunday, September 29, 2024, Chinese automaker CATL reported a fire at its Z battery plant in China. CATL recently…

China launches probe against Canada’s EV tariffs

China launched an anti-discriminatory probe against Canada’s tariffs on imported Chinese electric vehicle (EV), steel, and aluminum products.  The Chinese…

Ford & GM might be required to stop imports from China

Ford and General Motors (GM) might be required to stop car imports built in China due to new rules in…

U.S. proposes a ban on Chinese and Russian vehicle software

The U.S. has formally proposed a ban on Chinese- and Russian-made vehicle software after reports last month suggested that such…

China & EU agree to settle differences over EV import tariffs 

In their recent meeting, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and the European Commission's Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner…

EU lowers tariffs on Chinese EVs before Sept 25 vote

The European Commission is reportedly considering another tariff reduction on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) before the September 24 vote.  On…

EU & China to discuss EV trade tariffs later this week

China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and the European Commission's Trade Commissioner Valois Dombrovskis will meet with each other on…

China discourages local automakers from building EV plants overseas

China’s Ministry of Commerce discouraged Chinese automakers from investing overseas.  In July, the Ministry of Commerce told Chinese automakers not…

Spain calls for EU to compromise with China over EV import tariffs

Spains calls for the European Commission to compromise with China over its electric vehicle (EV) import tariffs.  Spain's Prime Minister…

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…