Xiaomi receives 289,000 orders for YU7 within one hour of launch
Xiaomi plans to work with BYD, GAC Toyota, and Zhengzhou Nissan to develop a connected ecosystem linking cars, homes, and smart devices
UK vehicle production falls for fifth month in a row
Total car and commercial vehicle production declined 32.8% from a year earlier to 49,810 units, the sharpest fall for May since 1949
Tesla robotaxi test in Austin shows multiple driving issues
Videos from passengers show problems such as sudden braking, entering the wrong lane, and stopping in intersections or the middle of roads
Chinese automakers expand into Africa amid US and EU trade limits
Nearly half of the 14 Chinese car brands now active in South Africa entered the market last year, and more are expected to follow
U.S. new vehicle sales expected to rise 2.5% in June
The average new vehicle retail price in June is expected to reach $46,233, up 3.1% from a year earlier and 0.2% from May
BYD slows production, delays capacity expansion at China factories
BYD has at least seven car factories in the country and it has targeted a near-30% rise in sales to 5.5 million this year
Govt to maintain import taxes, enforce mandatory registration for imported cars
SAPM Haroon Akhtar Khan discusses new measures, electric vehicle push during meeting with Car Dealers and Importers Association
China auto industry inflates sales by exporting new cars as ‘used’
The practice only gain national attention after Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor criticized the sale of zero-mileage used cars within China in May
France orders Tesla to stop deceptive business practices
French investigators cite issues with sales contracts missing key delivery information and delays in processing customer refunds
Uber and Waymo launch autonomous ride service in Atlanta
The launch covers a 65-square-mile area of Atlanta and adds to growing efforts to bring self-driving vehicles to more cities
Tesla under review after robotaxi seen in wrong lane
NHTSA says it does not pre-approve vehicle systems, but manufacturers must certify that their vehicles meet safety standards
Tesla faces lawsuit over self-driving system failure, kills three
Tesla says its driver-assistance systems require full driver attention and do not make vehicles autonomous
Tesla shares jump 10% after robotaxi trial begins in Austin
The stock is still down around 12% for the year, partly due to demand concerns and CEO Elon Musk’s political positions
Tesla launches self-driving robotaxi service in Austin
The trial involves about 10 vehicles operating in a limited zone, each carrying a front-seat safety monitor
Xiaomi set to reveal YU7 SUV prices during june 26 debut
YU7 is Xiaomi’s first SUV and its second electric vehicle model