The pay-off from fully self-driving cars is likely to take much longer than expected
Economy minister says Paris is sounding out European partners to see what can be done
It has some obstacles to navigate
A new technology eschews graphite, nickel, manganese and cobalt, of which Beijing controls most of the world’s supply
In Paris for motor show, companies including Xpeng and GAC pledge long-term commitment to European market in effort to allay concerns
Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered cars
Manufacturers must sell more electric cars to meet tough new EU carbon targets
Stock drops 9% as investors bemoan ‘underwhelming’ lack of detail about planned autonomous fleet
FSD ≠ EMH
EV leader plans to start making self-driving cabs before 2027 and sell them for less than $30,000
Investors are wise to be sceptical of Tesla chief’s entertaining vision of autonomous taxis and humanoid robots
Chief executive seeks to turn fortunes around amid falling profits, production issues and fights over EVs
Business leaders say Europe’s policymakers are ill prepared for just how expensive the shift is likely to be
Industry says superfast charging for electric cars is on its way to matching the time drivers used to spend filling up at pumps
Drop in South Korean battery maker’s profits raises concerns about future demand for electric vehicles
Member states are failing to show Beijing a united front over electric vehicles
Laeisz’s deal to sell its pure car and truck carriers fleet is a hint that the market has peaked
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
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Industry calls for tax cuts to boost market in open letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves
The American market is too small to give Washington leverage over Chinese software in EVs
Company retains position as top electric vehicle maker but shares weaken
European carmaker’s road back will be long and winding
Fresh funding from Japanese carmaker includes plans for manufacturing alliance
Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand
