veteran who runs Foxconn’s EV business, said earlier in 2025 that Foxconn already has a U.S. client for the Model C. The Model C is currently being built as part of a joint venture called Foxtron and sold by Yuton as the Luxgen n7 in Taiwan, where it was ranked second in 2024 EV sales, following Tesla’s Model Y. Regarding the U.S., CEO Kathy Yang emphasized that policy variability is a bigger challenge than tariffs. Wu said that Foxconn rema...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

rience. The MyGenesis app has a robust set of available remote-control capabilities, including surround-view camera access, detailed vehicle status, and digital key technology. Users can now find and pay for charging within the MyGenesis app. Available Charging Networks include    •IONNA   •Tesla Supercharger   •ChargePoint (including roaming partners)   •EVgo   •EV Connect   •Flo   •Shell   •Plug and Charge Featur...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

erall and highest among premium brands for a fifth consecutive year, with a score of 538 (on a 1,000-point scale), followed by Cadillac (526) and Lincoln (523) third. The premium brand with the lowest innovation score was Jaguar (410). The premium segment average was 671 because of the inclusion of Tesla and Rivian, though while Tesla had a score of 873 and Rivian had a score of 730, they were still excluded from the brand rankings because they d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

Thai government - Tesla discuss cooperation on EV technology, Full Self-Driving, and sustainability On August 26, 2025, Thailand’s Minister of Transport met with Tesla to discuss cooperation on electric vehicle (EV) technology and autonomous driving systems (Full Self-Driving: FSD). The government emphasized its commitment to improving road safety and promoting greener, more efficient mobility. Key priorities include strengthening EV infrastruc...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

s. EVs under five years old will pay KHR 100,000–800,000; those five to ten years old, KHR 80,000–400,000; and vehicles over ten years old, KHR 60,000–200,000. EV ownership in Cambodia is growing rapidly. In 2024, registrations reached 2,253, a roughly 620% YoY increase, with BYD, Toyota, and Tesla leading the market. Electric tuk tuks and motorbikes are also becoming more common. To stimulate local production, the government is offering ta...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Tesla localizes in-car AI in China with ByteDance and DeepSeek Tesla has rolled out a China-specific version of its in-car voice assistant, routing commands and conversations through domestic AI models to meet regulatory and data-localization requirements. ByteDance’s Doubao model will manage structured commands like navigation, media, and climate control, while DeepSeek Chat will handle more complex conversational tasks. Both services are host...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

based ADAS following the Co-Pilot Concept. The automaker intends to establish its individuality in system-operated driving control through the behavior of the vehicle by which passengers feel safe and comfortable. E2E is being widely adopted among leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers such as Tesla in the US and Chinese automakers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on August 22, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

d at least USD 30 million since 2021. Helm.ai, founded in 2016, specializes in camera-based perception and simulation software and has raised over USD 100 million to date. Honda aims to deliver safe, affordable automated driving technologies globally, joining competitors like GM’s SuperCruise and Tesla’s Autopilot in the race for end-to-end driving solutions. (Helm.ai press release on August 20, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Tesla starts accepting pre-orders for Model Y L electric SUV in China On August 19, Tesla started accepting pre-orders for the Model Y L large 6-seater battery electric SUV in China, with a starting pre-order price of CNY 339,000. Deliveries will start in September. The Model Y L adopts an aerodynamic exterior design and measures 4,976mm long, 2,129mm wide, and 1,668mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,040mm. The Model Y L has a dual-motor AWD layout a...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

’s initial launch. The three trims initially available for the 2026 Nissan Leaf will include a battery providing 75 kWh enabling a range of up to 303 miles for the S+ trim, 288 miles for the SV+ and 259 miles for the Platinum+. NACS compatibility provides customers with access to more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers. Other features include an available panoramic roof, a dual-display system, available Google built-in, and standard Around View Mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

Hankook Tire to supply OE tires for Tesla Model Y Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. (Hankook Tire) announced that its iON evo AS SUV and the Ventus S1 evo3 ev tires are selected as original equipment (OE) for the improved version of the Tesla Model Y (Juniper). The iON evo AS SUV is an EV-exclusive all-season tire developed to realize low noise, excellent electric efficiency and mileage, and low rolling resistance to support the driving perform...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Tesla still leads in EV charging satisfaction as industry focuses on reliability The latest J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study shows EV charging reliability is improving, with failed charging attempts dropping to their lowest level in four years. Only 14% of EV owners reported visiting a charger without success, down from 19% last year. Despite this progress, overall satisfaction with both Level 2 and DC fast c...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

Tesla obtains Texas license to operate robotaxi service Tesla Robotaxi LLC received a license to operate its autonomous ride-hailing service in Texas, allowing it to compete with other companies including Uber and Lyft. According to the Texas Department of License and Regulation, the license is valid until August 6, 2026, allowing the company to operate as a transportation network company across the state. With the license, Tesla can operate robo...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

re were 19 manufacturers with a New Energy passenger car wholesale volume exceeding 10,000 units in July, an increase of 2 manufacturers y/y and taking up 92.1% (91.3% last month) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (341,030 units), Geely (130,124 units), Changan Auto (75,925 units), Tesla China (67,886 units), Chery (62,107 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (59,580 units), Leapmotor (50,129 units), Seres (41,676 units), XPeng (36,717 units),...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

s rose 7.1% to 24,648 units (9.3% share), BMW increased 15.8% to 24,523 units (9.3% share), Skoda jumped 23.7% to 23,379 units (8.8% share), Audi dropped 11.6% to 17,172 units (6.5% share), Opel increased 17.5% to 14,551 units (5.5% share) and SEAT rose 6.7% to 13,310 units (5.0% share). Meanwhile, Tesla's German car sales continued to decline in July, down 55.1% to 1,110 units (0.4% share). Among Japanese carmakers, Toyota, excluding Lexus, decr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Tesla strengthens charging presence in Philippines; New AC unit installed at Okada Manila Reported on August 1, 2025, Tesla continues to expand its charging network in the Philippines, with over 1,500 Tesla vehicles now registered. Charging stations are strategically deployed based on traffic flow, high-demand locations, and customer feedback. While Superchargers enable rapid recharging, Tesla’s Destination Chargers offer a practical solution f...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Tesla, Musk sued in federal court by shareholders over robotaxi claims On August 4, Elon Musk and Tesla were sued by shareholders in a proposed class action filed in Austin, Texas, federal court, which accused them of securities fraud for concealing the significant risk that the company's self-driving vehicles, including its robotaxis, were dangerous. The action follows Tesla's first public test of its robotaxis in late June that showed them spee...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

ABB to start accepting orders for NACS- and CHAdeMO-compatible quick charger by end-2025 On August 4, ABB Ltd. (ABB), a major Swiss heavy electrical machinery manufacturer, announced that it will release an electric vehicle (EV) fast charger compatible with both Tesla’s “NACS” charging standard. and Japan's “CHAdeMO” standard. ABB will start accepting orders by the end of 2025, with delivery scheduled for 2026. The new fast charger has ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

U.S. auto sales up 7.5% in July, automakers poised to raise prices after tariff deals with Japan, Europe, and South Korea Note: Some figures were updated on August 15. The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in July 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of August 4, was 1,371,830 units, up 7.5% y/y. The number of sales days in July was 26, one day more than in the same month l...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Tesla ordered to pay USD 329 million for fatal Autopilot crash in Florida On August 1, a jury found Tesla partially liable for a fatal 2019 crash in Key Largo, Florida, and hit the company with USD 200 million in punitive damages. The civil trial began in mid-July at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Courthouse in Miami, in which plaintiffs were seeking to hold the company liable for a fatal accident they blame in part on Tesla’s autopilot system...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02