James Bryant

Mercedes-Benz's 2024 sales figures reveal a clear preference for performance vehicles over electric models, as the brand experienced strong sales in traditional gas-powered cars, but struggled in the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Great Wall Motor has established a new business unit targeting the ultra-luxury vehicle market, according to a report by LatePost. Wei Jianjun, chairman of Great Wall Motor, will also lead the new brand, marking the automaker's first in-house team to include a chairman position.

Hyundai has introduced its lowest-priced electric vehicle, the Inster EV, in Japan, making waves in the affordable EV segment. Starting at ¥2,849,000 (approximately $18,000), the Inster undercuts rivals like BYD's Dolphin, which starts at ¥3.63 million ($24,500), positioning it as the most cost-effective EV in its class.

Fribourg's public transport operator, TPF, has placed an initial order for 24 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses, with the potential to expand the fleet to 183 units within five years. The order includes both 18-metre articulated buses and 12-metre standard buses equipped with pantograph charging technology.

Volkswagen delivered approximately 383,100 fully electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide in 2024, a 2.7% decline from the 393,700 EVs delivered in 2023, according to company data. Despite this decline, the German automaker remained the top electric vehicle brand in its home country, with 62,253 of these EVs registered in Germany.

Nissan is preparing to revive its iconic electric vehicle (EV), the LEAF, with a complete overhaul set for its next-generation release. The upcoming model was recently spotted testing in the US, offering the best glimpse yet of the refreshed design.

The UK has officially overtaken Germany to become Europe's largest market for new pure electric passenger cars in 2024, registering 381,970 new BEVs, according to Schmidt Automotive Research and industry data.

Vulcan Energy has successfully produced its first lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) at the Central Lithium Electrolysis Optimisation Plant (CLEOP) in Frankfurt-Höchst, meeting battery-grade purity standards, the company announced on Monday.

Aurora Innovation has filed an appeal in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals following a federal denial of its request for an exemption from safety regulations requiring physical warning triangles to be placed around stopped trucks. This legal challenge could have significant implications for the future of autonomous trucking operations, which are currently subject to rules designed for human drivers.

Pakistan will reduce the power tariff for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by 45%, as part of ongoing energy sector reforms aimed at stimulating demand. The country's Energy Minister Awais Leghari announced the change on Wednesday, noting that the tariff reduction is a key step toward bolstering the adoption of electric vehicles.