Tag: Electric Vehicle

Tesla to hit record quarterly sales in China even as market share shrinks – analysts

Tesla is set to hit another record quarter with its China sales while it faces mounting pressure from local competitors such as BYD eating into its share in the world’s largest auto market, analysts say.

Saudi Investment Fund Buys More Lucid Stock. Shares Rise.

Lucid ‘s largest shareholder is showing growing support for its electric vehicle investment.

Aston Martin turns to U.S. EV company Lucid for high-tech help

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has reached a deal that will give U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Group a 3.7% stake in the company in return for access to its “high performance” technology, Aston Martin said on Monday.

Ford Stock Slips After Report of More Layoffs

Ford Motor Corp. will announce a new round of layoffs of salaried employees as early as next week, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Volkswagen to use silicon carbide chips in some e-cars in 2023 – The Pioneer

Volkswagen plans to use silicon carbide (SiC) chips in electric cars for the first time this year, German media outlet The Pioneer reported on Thursday.

China unveils $72 bln tax break for EVs, other green cars to spur demand

China unveiled on Wednesday a 520 billion yuan ($72.3 billion) package of tax breaks over four years for electric vehicles (EVs) and other green cars, its biggest yet for the industry as it seeks to boost slower auto sales growth.

Mazda eyes EV battery supply partnership with Panasonic Energy

Japanese automaker Mazda Motor and the energy unit of Panasonic Holdings will start talks to set up a battery supply partnership for electric vehicles (EVs), the companies said on Wednesday.

Abu Dhabi to Take 7% Stake in Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker Nio

The government of Abu Dhabi is taking a 7% stake in Nio Inc. and will gain a board seat, giving the electric carmaker a capital infusion as it contends with losses and uncertain demand in China’s competitive EV market.

Hyundai raises EV investment to $28 bln, to reduce China operations

Hyundai Motor will raise average annual investment in electrification by nearly two-thirds, spending $28 billion in the next decade, and further restructure its struggling China business as part of a strategy to boost electric vehicle (EV) sales.

Stellantis to reveal its first Europe-made affordable electric vehicle

Stellantis, the third-largest carmaker in the world by revenue, will reveal its first European-made, affordable electric car in mid-October.

NIO Shares Rise on Launch of First Electric Station Wagon

NIO shares rose in early Hong Kong trade, extending gains for a fifth straight trading day amid renewed enthusiasm for electric-vehicle makers and in the wake of the launch of its first electric station wagon.

Toyota shares hit 16-month high as shareholders endorse board, new EV strategy

Toyota shares soared to a 16-month high Wednesday after shareholders of the world’s largest car manufacturer voted to retain Akio Toyoda as its chairman in a broad endorsement of the company’s governance and new electric vehicle strategy.

Tesla Stock’s Winning Streak Is at Risk as the Fed Meets

Tesla‘s stock is wavering as investors wonder whether higher prices for its electric vehicles will power it to a 14th straight day of gains.

Toyota shares surge 5% after announcing plans for next-gen battery EVs

Shares of Japanese automaker Toyota spiked 5% Tuesday after the company announced it will introduce a full lineup of battery electric vehicles with “next generation” batteries from 2026

NIO Stock Rises Following EV Price Cuts. Wall Street Takes Targets Lower.

Wall Street is cutting price targets on shares of NIO as the Chinese electric-vehicle maker cuts prices for its vehicles. Both items are potentially bad news for investors.

Tesla’s China-made EV sales rose 2.4% in May from April – CPCA

U.S. automaker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) delivered 77,695 China-made electric vehicles (EVs) in May, a 2.4% jump from April, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Monday.

China Is Set to Extend EV Tax Incentives as Sales Growth Slows

China is poised to extend incentives for electric-vehicle purchases as part of broader efforts to shake off a sluggish post-pandemic period.

EV maker Lucid announces $3 billion raise from Saudi public wealth fund and stock offering

Lucid Group said on Wednesday that it is raising about $3 billion through a new equity offering, with the majority coming from the Saudi fund that controls the luxury electric-vehicle maker.

Toyota’s global sales rise thanks to stronger demand in Japan, China

Toyota Motor Corp’s global sales rose by nearly 5% in April from a year earlier, boosted by stronger demand for hybrids and gasoline-powered cars in Japan and China.

Elon Musk’s private jet has landed in Beijing

A private jet used by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has arrived in Beijing, according to a Reuters witness.