The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced it has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization against the European Union over proposed tariffs on its electric vehicles. The ministry said it was following through on a threat to take the tariff…
China hits back at EU with brandy tax
China has imposed taxes on imports of European brandy in a move that France has said is retaliation for recent big tariffs the EU announced on Chinese electric vehicles. The European Commission said it would challenge China’s tax at the…
iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China ties sour
iPhone maker Foxconn is betting big on electric cars and redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations. In an exclusive interview, chairman and boss Young Liu told the BBC what the…
New car sales jump, but demand for electric remains down (HonestJohn)
Britain’s new car market enjoyed a bumper month in August, with industry data showing a 23 per cent rise in new car sales. However, despite the positive figures, demand for pure electric vehicles remains down. Data from the Society of…
Shoo! Nigerian automakers struggle with electric vehicle evolution (Guardian)
Despite the challenges bedevilling Nigeria’s automotive sector, some assemblers have expressed interest to invest in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Experience has shown that Nigeria usually turned out to be a dumping ground for a variety…