Tesla Leads China’s Record 4.3 Million-Car Recall

Tesla Leads China’s Record 4.3 Million-Car Recall

China has put electric-car safety under a brighter spotlight with its largest vehicle recall on record, covering about 4.3 million cars and placing Tesla at the centre of the action. Reuters reported on August 26 that the campaign targets a basic but critical concern:...
Tesla Door-Handle Recall Hits Nearly 3 Million Cars

Tesla Door-Handle Recall Hits Nearly 3 Million Cars

Tesla’s minimalist door handles have become the centre of a sweeping safety action in China, where 2.98 million locally made Tesla vehicles are being recalled over concerns that occupants and rescuers may struggle to identify or operate the releases in an emergency....
BYD Great Seagull Targets the EV Hatchback Sweet Spot

BYD Great Seagull Targets the EV Hatchback Sweet Spot

BYD is preparing to squeeze another electric car into one of the market’s busiest segments. The newly confirmed Great Seagull is a compact hatchback designed to sit above the familiar Seagull city car and just below the Dolphin, giving buyers more space and range...
Tesla Semi Sets Course for Europe in September

Tesla Semi Sets Course for Europe in September

Tesla’s long-awaited electric truck is finally preparing to cross the Atlantic. The company says European specifications and launch details for the Tesla Semi will be unveiled at IAA Transportation in Hannover, Germany, from 15 to 20 September. For a vehicle first...
BYD and Runner Accelerate Bangladesh EV Expansion

BYD and Runner Accelerate Bangladesh EV Expansion

BYD’s global expansion is pushing into another fast-growing Asian market. Bangladesh’s Runner Automobiles has approved the next steps in its partnership with the Chinese EV giant, including a technical licence agreement and plans to import and distribute fully built...