Kia Australia is aiming for a significant increase in its fleet sales, forecasting that 50% of its total sales will come from fleets by 2026. This ambitious target follows the upcoming launch of the Tasman ute, expected to revolutionize Kia’s fleet sales strategy. Expanding Fleet Sales with the Tasman Ute The Tasman ute, set to […]
In a surprising shift, Alfa Romeo EV plans have been scaled back, as the brand officially abandoned its ambitious target of going fully electric by 2027. The decision underscores changing consumer demand and the challenges automakers face in balancing electrification with traditional performance offerings. Earlier this year, Alfa Romeo reintroduced a gasoline-powered Tonale variant for […]
The IAA Munich EV Highlights auto show highlighted major developments in the European electric vehicle market, with BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen showcasing their latest EV offerings. Chinese automakers also made a strong push, demonstrating the growing international competition in Europe’s fast-expanding EV segment. BMW unveiled the iX3, which it describes as its first “true” software-defined […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has voiced support for the Germany EV Regulation, German auto industry’s call for more flexible EU rules on electric vehicles. Speaking at the IAA Munich auto show, Merz urged European regulators to consider a softer transition timeline for phasing out combustion engine vehicles, currently slated for a ban in 10 years. […]
EVs with solid-state batteries
Gujarat has firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading automotive hubs, with a string of successful investments, world-class manufacturing facilities, and strategic exports. As the state prepares to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences (VGRC), Gujarat’s automotive industry is ready to showcase its impressive growth and potential to global investors. At the heart […]
Retired automotive analyst Michelle Krebs joined Automotive News’ Weekend Drive as guest co-host, offering her insights on some of the biggest developments in the industry. Broadcasting from the Automotive News offices in Detroit, Krebs and host Kellen Walker tackled topics ranging from EV startup struggles to union tensions and new retail moves. The week’s headlines […]
EV Range Deviation Revealed: Australian Tests Show Real-World Figures 5%-23% Lower than Advertised In a recent study by the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), it was revealed that the actual driving range of some of the most popular electric vehicles (EVs) is significantly lower than the figures reported in laboratory testing. The testing, part of the […]
VW PowerCo Ignites Hiring Blitz for Canadian Battery Plant, Defying U.S. Tariff On August 6, 2025, Volkswagen Group’s battery unit, PowerCo, has kicked off an ambitious hiring drive for its new $7 billion battery cell manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada. This move comes despite concerns over potential U.S. tariffs, which have affected other automakers and […]
