Tag: auto-industry

China Mandates Physical Controls for Key Vehicle Functions, Limiting Touchscreen-Only Interfaces

Starting in 2027, China will require automakers to provide physical controls for 19 essential vehicle functions, restricting touchscreen-only operation.

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Toyota Sees Continued Decline in Combustion Engine Sales Amid Surge in Electric Vehicle Demand

Toyota experiences a drop in combustion engine vehicle sales for the fourth consecutive month, while electric vehicle interest rises sharply.

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Slate Auto’s Budget Electric Pickup Now Starts at Nearly $25,000 Following Price Adjustment

Slate Auto’s affordable electric pickup truck price rises to $24,950 as federal EV tax credit is discontinued ahead of preorder launch.

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BMW Unveils Neue Klasse M Concept Signaling Shift to Electric Sports Cars

BMW introduces the Neue Klasse M concept, a new electric sports car representing a fresh design direction and transition to electrification.

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Tesla Delays Roadster Reveal Again, Still Pursuing Rocket Thruster Technology

Tesla’s second-gen Roadster continues to face delays with no production yet, as the reveal date slips to at least August.

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BYD Sets Price for YangWang U9 Xtreme Electric Hypercar at $2.76 Million

BYD confirms the $2.76 million price for the YangWang U9 Xtreme, an electric hypercar with 3,000 horsepower and record Nürburgring lap times.

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Xiaomi Establishes New European Design Center, Attracting Top Automotive Talent

Xiaomi opens a design center in Munich, recruiting industry veterans from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce to boost its global automotive ambitions.

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BMW Unveils iX3 Flow Edition Featuring E-Ink Color-Changing Hood

BMW showcases the iX3 Flow Edition with an innovative hood that changes color using e-ink technology, marking a new step toward practical adaptive car paint.

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Tesla Reports 16% Revenue Growth in Q1, Falls Short of Market Expectations

Tesla’s Q1 revenue rose 16% year-over-year but did not meet analysts’ projections despite strong vehicle sales.

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Tesla Sets $50,000 Fine for Resellers of Model S and Model X Signature Edition

Tesla offers limited Signature Edition of Model S and X, warns resellers with $50,000 penalty to curb speculative flipping.

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Global Automakers Scale Back Full Transition to Electric Vehicles Amid Strong Demand for Combustion Engines

Over a dozen major automakers reduce electric vehicle production plans as demand for internal combustion engines remains strong and subsidies wane.

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Tesla Semi Electric Truck Pricing Revealed: Higher Than Expected but Competitive

Tesla’s Semi electric trucks, produced in limited batches for select clients, reach a top price of $290,000, above initial estimates yet below rival offerings.

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