Tag: Automotive Industry
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Tax-free car dream dashed: Langkawi voters feel the sting as luxury cars rise
Introduction: A Luxury Dream Repriced Langkawi’s status as a duty-free haven for luxury goods has long drawn the world’s wealth to its shores. Among the most coveted items were high-end cars: Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches that once carried a price tag around RM2.5 million due to tax exemptions. A recent government move to abolish these…
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Trump Heads to Detroit to Refocus on the American Economy
Trump Considers Economic Lens as Midterm Voters Look to Jobs Former President Donald Trump travels to Detroit this week with a message centered on the American economy, a topic his campaign views as a key strength in the run-up to the November midterm elections. With concern about inflation, supply chains, and manufacturing jobs still top…
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Toyota Faces Electric Threat from Chinese Carmakers in the EV Race
Introduction: A new challenge for a seasoned player Toyota’s rise in the automotive world has long hinged on reliability, efficiency, and early bets on hybrid technology. But as the industry accelerates toward electrification, the company faces a rising threat from Chinese automakers expanding beyond domestic markets. The question now isn’t whether Toyota can stay competitive,…
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Toyota risks electric shock from Chinese carmakers
Rising stakes as Chinese carmakers surge in EVs The global automotive landscape is shifting rapidly as Chinese carmakers ramp up investment in electric vehicles. While Toyota over the decades built a reputation for reliability and efficiency, it now confronts a new kind of competition: nimble, tech-forward Chinese brands that blend affordable pricing with rapid product…
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Toyota Faces Electric Shock Threat from Chinese EV Makers
Opening the Debate: Toyota and the Chinese EV Challenge As the global automotive market accelerates toward electrification, Toyota — once the benchmark for hybrid reliability — faces a new rival: Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. From affordable city cars to high-performance sedans, Chinese brands are expanding their footprint, challenging Toyota on price, range, technology, and speed…
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GAC Global Ecosystem Expands as Overseas Sales Near Tripling in Two Years
GAC’s Bold Global Push Sets the Stage for a New Era Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) is reconfiguring its global footprint, with 2025 figures underscoring a sustained push into overseas markets. The company’s latest overseas performance report shows exports surpassing 130,000 vehicles for the year, a 45% year‑over‑year increase. More striking still is the trajectory: in…
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End of Comfort for Auto Giants: Pakistan’s 2025 Local Assembly Boom
The Year of Local Assembly Arrives Pakistan’s automotive landscape is transforming in 2025 as the government’s policy interventions finally culminate in a broad rollout of locally assembled vehicles. After years of reliance on imported kits and painful import cycles, automakers are bringing hybrids, SUVs, pickups, and electric models to local assembly lines. The shift promises…
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California Judge Rules Tesla Deceptive Autopilot Marketing
Regulatory Ruling Targets Tesla’s Autopilot Marketing A California administrative law judge has determined that Tesla’s marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) technologies was deceptive. The ruling signals a notable regulatory stance on how driver-assistance features are presented to consumers and could affect how the automaker markets its most talked-about systems going forward. The…
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Ford Reconsiders Electric Hopes: F-150 Lightning Scrapped as Losses Mount and Demand Declines
Ford Reassesses Its Electrified Strategy In a dramatic pivot, Ford Motor Co. has scaled back its aggressive push into a fully electric future, signaling a shift away from the fully electric F-150 Lightning. The decision comes as the automaker grapples with mounting losses in its EV venture and waning consumer demand, forcing leadership to reallocate…
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Hyundai Motor Group Announces KRW 125.2 Trillion Domestic Investment Through 2030
Hyundai Motor Group Unveils a Landmark Domestic Investment Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced a sweeping domestic investment plan totaling KRW 125.2 trillion, spanning 2026 to the end of 2030. This commitment, described as the largest-ever investment in South Korea by the Group, aims to accelerate production capacity, boost high-tech manufacturing, and drive a transition…