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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has narrowed its list of finalists for the location of a manufacturing plant in Mexico down to three states and is reviewing a range of proposed incentives from them, the firm's country head said on Wed …

Xiaomi is said to be planning an SUV similar to Tesla's Model Y as early as 2025. …

By the end of 2024, the oldest tachographs in vehicles used for international transport will need to be replaced. Hauliers and drivers will be required to use the latest second-generation smart tachographs. …

CAAM said the high tariffs have "damaged the confidence of Chinese enterprises operating in and investing in Europe." …

The automaker said the changes could cost up to $1.9 bn, including a $400 m noncash charge related to canceling the crossovers. …

A second TIR logistics hub has opened in western China, offering a one-stop-shop for TIR transport companies, customs services and supply chain players. …

Falling sales of the lucrative model have hit the automaker's profitability. …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen doubled down on EU efforts to turbo-charge the bloc’s domestic semiconductor production by attending the official groundbreaking ceremony for Taiwanese firm TSMC’s Dresden plant on Tuesd …

Additional tariffs on the largest Chinese exporters to Europe were also lowered, including BYD, Geely and SAIC. …

Europe wants to slash emissions from cars — but doing so could endanger the industry’s survival. …

As of today, 19 August 2024, transport inspectorates in all EU countries should have the equipment to carry out remote checks of smart tachographs. In which regions of Europe are services using equipment with DSRC technology? …

The prime minister is pressing the heir of the once mighty Fiat to make more cars in Italy. Giorgia Meloni has found the ideal target in her economic patriotism crusade. …

The provisional EU tariffs have pushed import duties to as high as 48% for some Chinese automakers. …

FTA Ireland, one of the country's largest membership associations, has urged the government to provide financial support for the transport and logistics sector, warning that without it, Ireland may fall short of its net zero emissions ta …

Authorities are trying to calm fears following a fire involving a Mercedes EV. …

Toyota may be one of the slowest legacy automakers to develop electric vehicles but it could be the first to jettison cars powered only by gasoline. …

The EV brand, which is tripling the size of its lineup in 2024, plans to add 20 stores in the US by the end of 2025. …

Major EU markets including Germany have scrapped or lowered EV subsidies. …

Aehra has unveiled the Impeto large SUV and Estasi sedan concepts. Startup Aehra has asked the Italian government to partially fund its €1.2 bn plan to develop and build two ultraluxury battery-electric vehicles in Italy. …

Following Italy’s accession to e-CMR earlier in 2024, Austria has become the latest country to go digital. …