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The European road safety organization Euro NCAP has published the results of its latest assisted driving tests, with Tesla being one of the three automakers receiving a ‘Moderate’ rating. According to Carscoops, Euro NCAP’s latest report on assisted driving systems rated the Tesla Model S as ‘Moderate’ in safety, placing it alongside the Volvo EX30 as the lowest-rated among tested vehicles. The Model S scored only 30% in Assistance Competence, falling behind even smaller, more budget-friendly electric vehicles in the category. Euro NCAP’s Assisted Driving Grading program is designed to assess how effectively and responsibly automakers integrate partially automated features…

Mercedes-Benz’s electrification of its legendary G-Class is encountering major hurdles as the newly launched all-electric variant of the iconic model struggles with sales. Introduced last week in Australia, the Mercedes-Benz G580—known as the G-Class EV with EQ Technology—was unveiled in 2024 as the finalized production version of the 2021 EQG concept. According to Tech Story, citing German newspaper Handelsblatt, the G580 has failed to capture consumer interest despite its strong brand legacy and cutting-edge technology. Since its launch nearly a year ago, only 1,450 units have been sold, leading insiders to label the electric G-Class a commercial failure. Meanwhile, the…

Dongfeng Nissan, Nissan’s joint venture partner in China, has confirmed that its newly launched N7 EV sedan received 17,215 orders in its first month of sales, signaling a strong debut in the market. Introduced in April, the all-new N7 is the first of nine new energy vehicles (NEVs) that Nissan intends to roll out in China by mid-2027. Of the total orders, 13,746 units—accounting for 96.64%—have finalized the vehicle configurations, according to backend order data shared by a Dongfeng Nissan executive. The all-new N7 comes with Navigate on Autopilot, an advanced end-to-end driver-assistance system co-developed with Momenta, a leading autonomous…

Mazda will manufacture its first dedicated electric vehicle at Japan’s Hofu H2 plant in 2027. Despite concerns over declining EV adoption due to U.S. tariffs, Mazda remains committed to expanding its vehicle lineup. The Japanese automaker is moving ahead with plans for a new EV, marking its first addition since discontinuing the MX-30 EV. The automaker has confirmed Hofu as the production site for the new EV, highlighting its ability to adjust output efficiently while minimizing costs and lead time. Its key advantage is a highly flexible manufacturing process that integrates EVs alongside conventional and hybrid models. Earlier this year,…

Volkswagen has reached agreements for nearly 20,000 employees to voluntarily exit the company by 2030, representing a major step in its comprehensive restructuring of operations in Germany. The move aims to cut operational and labor expenses by approximately £1.2 billion per year, as reported by the German newspaper Bild. Volkswagen has previously revealed plans to reduce its workforce by over 35,000 positions across Germany by 2030. A recent works council meeting at Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg headquarters confirms that the company’s workforce reduction plan is progressing steadily. To date, 20,000 employees have opted for redundancy, with nearly two-thirds choosing partial retirement. The…

MG Motor Australia has declared price hikes for its all-electric 2025 MG4 lineup. Starting July 1, the company’s smallest electric vehicle will begin at a drive-away price of $37,990. Until June 30, buyers can benefit from existing drive-away deals, which offer savings between $1,000 and $3,000. MG stated after that date, prices would be fixed and would not decrease further. The shift comes as many consumers are weighing the transition to electric vehicles. Since its debut, the MG4 has been a strong contender in the budget-friendly EV market. For Model Year 2025 (MY25), MG4 prices will rise across all variants…

Tesla is required to remove Superchargers from stations along the New Jersey Turnpike after local authorities chose a different provider. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) last week declared that it plans to shift to Universal Open Access chargers for electric vehicles. As part of the transition plan, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) directed Tesla to remove 64 existing Tesla Superchargers from the heavily trafficked route. Applegreen Electric, as per the NJTA, will provide new third-party chargers compatible with all makes and models of electric vehicles, ensuring broad accessibility. In 2020, Tesla entered into an agreement with the New…

China’s EV market has become increasingly competitive, with impacts on both the domestic economy and the global auto industry. The country’s automobile industry association has issued a warning about intense competition following a series of price cuts by EV manufacturers, particularly BYD earlier this month. According to Cryptopolitan, BYD achieved its highest monthly sales in May, selling 382,476 vehicles after implementing price cuts of up to 34% in the last few days of the month, as stated in a company announcement on Sunday. Of the total sales, 376,930 were passenger vehicles, with 204,369 being fully electric and 172,561 being plug-in…

Nissan has discontinued its five-speed manual transmission variant of the Versa, a model that has been part of its lineup since 2006, as reported by Autoblog, citing Automotive News. Nissan later confirmed the discontinuation of the manual base S trim for the 2025 Versa, which starts at $17,190. According to an Automotive News report, a combination of tariff impacts and challenges in maintaining profitability contributed to the decision. Despite being the most affordable new car of 2025, Nissan affirmed that the production of other Versa trims will continue as it offers stronger business performance. In 2024, fewer than 5% of…

Zhengzhou Nissan has introduced the Z9, a plug-in hybrid pickup truck designed for the Chinese market. Comparable in size to the Nissan Frontier Pro, the Z9 boasts an all-electric driving range of more than 35 miles. Starting at just $16,600, it offers an affordable entry into the electrified pickup segment. Zhengzhou Nissan, the truck-focused division of the Dongfeng-Nissan partnership, has broadened its Z9 lineup with the GE PHEV. The plug-in hybrid model stands as the electrified counterpart to the locally manufactured Nissan Frontier Pro. Prior to the launch, the company had already introduced gasoline and diesel variants of the Z9.…