Waymo recalls over 1200 self-driving vehicles over software issues

The company confirms 16 incidents between 2022 and late 2024, where vehicles collided with chains, gates, and other barriers

Xiaomi faces declining SU7 orders amid consumer backlash

Company’s momentum falters in recent weeks after a fatal accident involving the SU7, which is still under investigation

Tesla to resume shipping Chinese parts for Cybercab, Semi production in the US

Tesla plans trial production of the two models in October and mass production in 2026, with the Cybercab in Texas and Semi in Nevada

BYD overtakes Toyota in Singapore vehicle sales

BYD sells 3,002 cars in the first four months of 2025, capturing 20% of Singapore's vehicle sales, while Toyota sells 2,050

Global EV sales rise 29% in April, led by China and Europe

China records a 32% year-on-year increase with 0.9 million vehicles sold, while Europe sees a 35% jump to 0.3 million units

Car sales rise 40% in first 10 months, motorcycle and truck segments also expand

Stabilising economy, new models drive demand surge

Honda forecasts 59% profit decline due to U.S. tariffs

The company attributes the decline to U.S. tariffs on foreign-made cars and rising competition from Chinese EV manufacturers

U.S. regulators demand details from Tesla on upcoming robotaxi launch

NHTSA seeks clarity on how Tesla’s full self-driving technology handles adverse weather conditions and reduced roadway visibility

Sazgar records drop in four-wheeler production and sales in April

Haval and BAIC manufacturer reports fall in sales, three-wheeler segment remains strong as company maintains leading position

IMF urges Pakistan to cut tariff protection for auto industry

IMF argues that the auto sector is overly protected, with tariffs on locally produced vehicles above 40%, reducing competitiveness

Kia launches 4th-Gen Sorento facelift in Pakistan with prices starting from Rs 13.5 million

Kia Sorento targets the midsize SUV segment, offers installment plan to compensate for premium pricing

Nissan cancels $1.1B battery plant in Japan

Nissan says it is scaling back its ambitions in the domestic market as part of broader efforts to improve performance

Toyota forecasts 20% profit drop amid Trump’s tariff

Toyota projects operating income of $26 billion for the year ending March 2026, down from 4.8 trillion yen in the previous fiscal year

Tesla’s attempt to trademark ‘Robotaxi’ rejected by U.S. Patent Office

Tesla also applies to trademark “Cybercab,” but faces delays due to conflicts with other companies using “Cyber"

Geely to acquire remaining 34.3% stake in ZEEKR for $6.52 billion

Geely plans to streamline operations and reduce costs by creating a unified platform through this acquisition