Tag: Auto industry
Despite Tesla Dip, Australia Over 14% Plugin Penetration
Combining the numbers for plugin electric vehicles (PHEV plus BEV) gives Australia a penetration rate of 14.5% for March, a significant increase over last month. New Zealand numbers have been stuck at 7.3 %. That’s a long way down from the highs of 2023 when EVs comprised almost 25% of … [continued]
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Just how bad will U.S. tariffs hit London region manufacturers?
Tariffs landed with a thud in Ontario’s industrial heartland Thursday, shuttering one major automaker and spreading uncertainty among smaller automotive parts suppliers across the London. The U.S. held to its pledge to punish manufacturers shipping goods south of the border, charging a 25 per cent tariff on automobiles, tariffs on some automotive parts in addition […]
EVs At 60.7% Share In Sweden — Volvo XC40 Again Leads
March’s auto sales saw plugin EVs at 60.7% share in Sweden, up year-on-year from 58.1%. BEV share was flat YoY, while PHEV share was slightly up. Overall auto volume was 24,204 units, fractionally up YoY. The Volvo XC40 was the best selling BEV. March’s sales totals showed combined plugin EVs … [continued]
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Hyundai Coasts Into Another EV Sales Record While Tesla Hits Brick Wall
Hyundai racked up another increase in EV sales for Q1 2025 in the US, lead by its popular IONIQ 5 electric compact crossover SUV.
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US Carmakers Crush It On Q1 EV Sales (Except You-Know-Who)
Ford and GM celebrated strong Q1 EV sales results on April 1, while Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent his Q1 energy failing to sell voters on his pick for Wisconsin State Supreme Court.
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