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Canada's electric vehicle (EV) mandate, which requires 20% of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2026, was designed with the best intentions. However, the country's current EV sales of about 9% of national sales, and the rapid shift in global conditions, make it an
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India's population growth and economic expansion make it an attractive market for international automotive manufacturers, driven by demographic advantages and economic growth. Moody's analysis highlights the country's low vehicle penetration rate of 44 cars per 1,000 residents as a key indicator of future
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China's electric car industry, once the poster child of success, is now facing a crisis brought about by oversupply and the escalating trade war with the US. With more than half of new cars sold in China being electric, the country's share of the global electric
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The European Union (EU) has agreed to adjust its emission targets for the automotive industry, allowing car manufacturers to average their emissions over a three-year period, rather than meeting strict annual targets. This move is aimed at supporting European carmakers, who had expressed concerns about meeting the original targets due
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Tesla sales across 32 European countries tanked 49% in April to 7,261 vehicles, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA). This decline comes as the electric car market experiences growth, with battery-electric vehicle sales rising about 28%. The slump in Tesla sales is attributed to
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As the Canadian auto industry, which generates $38-billion in exports annually and accounts for roughly half a million jobs, faces an existential threat, the blame is not going to U.S. President Donald Trump's automotive tariffs, but rather its own electric vehicle mandate, modeled after California's.
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Hakan Samuelsson, the newly reinstated CEO of Volvo Cars, remains committed to the company's electric transition despite challenges from a global trade war and slower-than-expected growth in battery-powered cars. A year before stepping down, Samuelsson pledged that Volvo would go fully electric by 2030, but the company has
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The auto industry is entangled in a complex web of tariffs, with multiple layers of regulations and evolving policies creating uncertainty for importers and businesses alike. The recent surge in tariffs has led to a plethora of questions and frustration, with many seeking clarification on the application of tariffs to
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Brian Kim's life was forever changed when he received a green card, granting him permanent residency in the United States. This pivotal moment allowed him to pursue his academic and professional goals, ultimately leading him to become a senior director of supply chain for Lithos Energy Inc. Kim&
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The Pakistan Association of Auto Parts Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has sounded a dire warning about the implications of the newly announced National Tariff Policy 2025-30, which they believe could lead to the collapse of a significant portion of the domestic auto parts manufacturing industry. The policy aims to simplify the tariff
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California has a unique ability to set air pollution rules stricter than national standards. However, the Senate has voted to revoke the state's right to require companies to sell more electric vehicles. This decision is controversial, particularly given the advice from the Senate's parliamentarian that lawmakers
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April saw a significant decline in new car registrations, with a 10.4 per cent decrease in sales compared to the previous month. However, electric vehicle sales continue to grow, now accounting for more than a fifth of the market share. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
