The Mercedes-Benz plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, may be sold to a Chinese car manufacturer. According to insiders, BYD and Geely, two of China’s leading manufacturers, are among the finalists in the race to acquire the manufacturing facility, which i…
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BYD & Geely race to bid for car plant in Mexico
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, may be sold to a Chinese car manufacturer. According to insiders, BYD and Geely, two of China’s leading manufacturers, are among the finalists in the race to acquire the manufacturing facility, which i…
BYD joins lawsuit against Trump tariffs
BYD has joined hundreds of companies in a lawsuit in the USA, pushing to be refunded for duties they’ve paid under Donald Trump’s import tariffs. The lawsuit was initially filed in early January.
Audi releases new A6 & Q6 e-tron models in the USA
Audi is upgrading its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron model families with a host of comprehensive hardware and software-design updates for the 2027 model year in the USA. The updated models are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2026.
Infineon introduces more efficient chip generation
To make electric cars and plug-in hybrids more efficient and powerful, Infineon is launching a new generation of high-voltage power chips on the market. These include the EDT3 chips and RC-IGBT chips.
Nio reveals new information about the Onvo L90
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio plans to present the Onvo L90, a large SUV with six seats, at the Auto Shanghai next week. First images and technical details have now been published.
Mercedes launches series production of the CLA
Production of the electric Mercedes CLA at the Rastatt plant has apparently already started. The probable background to the earlier series production: The official order release is said to have been brought forward from mid-June to 29 April.
ZF announces major supply contract in India
ZF has secured a nomination to supply several thousand units of its AxTrax 2 electric axle drive to a major manufacturer in India. The order will run for several years. AxTrax 2 will be integrated into a new fleet of locally emission-free intercity buses.
Leapmotor launches sales of the B10 in China
The Leapmotor B10 goes on sale in China, with prices starting at 109,800 yuan (approx. 13,580 USD). Overseas markets, including Europe, will follow at a later date.
Tesla denies Canadian allegations of subsidy fraud
Tesla has officially rejected allegations of possible subsidy fraud in Canada. In a letter, Fereshteh Zeineddin, Tesla’s head of sales for Canada, stated that it was a case of back orders and even hinted at possible legal action if payments are not res…
