China to launch EV grid projects to support power system

This allows cars to function as energy storage units, contributing power back to the grid

Trump expands trade war with 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles

The tariffs extend to key automotive parts, imposing duties on engines, transmissions, powertrain components, and electrical systems

Tesla to begin sales in Saudi Arabia next month

Tesla enters the Saudi market as it faces declining sales in Europe and activist protests in the United States

BYD aims to sell 800,000 cars abroad this year, doubling 2024 figures

BYD plans to maintain cost advantages by sourcing key components from China while assembling vehicles in local markets

Canada halts Tesla rebates as U.S. trade dispute escalates

All rebate claims would undergo individual investigations before any payments are approved, says Canadian Transport Minister

FBI investigates rising threats against Tesla

The bureau is actively investigating an uptick in violent incidents targeting Tesla, says FBI Director Kash Patel

China’s data regulations halt Tesla’s autonomous driving expansion

Tesla faces challenges in training the system with data from its 2 million electric vehicles due to the China’s strict data regulations

Tesla recalls 46,000 Cybertrucks due to exterior panel defect

The issue, identified in a stainless-steel exterior trim panel raises safety concerns, prompting the automaker to take corrective action

Changan Pakistan increases prices for Karvaan, Sherpa models by PKR 50,000

Bookings made before March 31 will be honored at the existing prices

Tesla gets first approval for California robotaxi service

However, the permit does not yet authorize Tesla to provide autonomous rides to the public

Xiaomi raises 2025 EV delivery target to 350,000 units

The raised target reflects Xiaomi’s confidence in its EV business, which earned $4.4 billion last year with 135,000 SU7 deliveries

Auto financing rises to Rs249bn in February amid falling interest rates

Car sales and financing show strong growth as interest rates drop and consumer confidence improves

LCVs, truck production surges in Pakistan, farm tractor output declines

PAMA reports a 69% rise in LCVs and 97% growth in truck production during first eight months of FY25

White House condemns Tesla protests as “domestic terror”

Activists launch “Tesla Takedown” protests, claiming Musk’s politics impact government services and aid programs

Pak Suzuki permanently suspends Wagon R bookings

Between July 2024 and February 2025, the company sells 1,608 units, compared to 2,285 units during the same period last year