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EV Tax Credits Are Working—Cutting Them Now Would Be a Costly Mistake

Plug in America

China has dominated the global auto industry since 2009 and now manufactures over three times the number of automobiles as the U.S. auto industry is currently the second largest in the world. The future of the auto industry is up for grabs, but the future of the auto industry is electric.

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BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales

Electrek

For the wider global auto industry, this is no longer just about meeting future goals – it’s about remaining competitive today in a market that’s charging up.” Check out her personal blog. ” The full Global Automaker Rating, covering 21 major automakers, is now live on ICCT’s website.

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Right-To-Repair Legislation Could Be Revived By Bipartisan Coalition

The Truth About Cars

Many in the auto industry have fought back against these proposals because they would force automakers and other companies to provide diagnostic tools and other resources to independent repair shops.

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Europe Accelerates EV Adoption with Policy Updates

Driivz

According to ESG Today , under the amended rules, auto makers will now be able to meet the emissions obligations by averaging their performance over a three-year timeframe. This allows the auto industry to balance an excess of emissions in one year by outperforming in another year.

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Stellantis’ Handling Of Dodge Should Be A Cautionary Tale

The Truth About Cars

The Great Depression quickly put an end to that way of thinking by quickly bankrupting roughly half of the auto industry. A century ago, automakers were similarly convinced that the path forward was to collectively focus on extravagant and complicated luxury cars carrying exceptionally high price tags.

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General Motors Overtakes Ford for the Number-Two EV Sales Position

The Truth About Cars

auto industry has been chasing Tesla for the top spot in EV sales, with Ford and Hyundai long locked in a battle for second place. Everyone in the U.S. General Motors, which owns a handful of brands, has seen impressive EV sales growth, recently propelling it ahead of Ford for the second-place spot.

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Stellantis Yet Again Confirms That It's Not Selling Maserati

The Truth About Cars

Maserati also has to contend with trends impacting the auto industry as a whole, including shifting EV demand and softening buyer enthusiasm for expensive exotic cars. The storied Italian brand imports 100 percent of the vehicles it sells in the U.S., putting all of them in the crosshairs of recent tariff actions.

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