Ford CEO Jim Farley has expressed notable concerns regarding the potential impact of proposed tariffs on the automotive industry. During Ford’s Q4 2024 conference call, Farley stated that the 25% proposed tariffs for imports from Mexico and Canada would have severe consequences. He warned that these tariffs would “delete billions of dollars” from industry profits, … Read more
Why Did They Detach the Cable? A Renault Zoe Owner’s Charging Dilemma Electric vehicle (EV) owners frequently enough face unique challenges, and one such incident recently caught the attention of Vaielettrico. A Renault Zoe owner shared their experience of having their charging cable detached from a 50kw CCS2 column despite the recharge being completed for … Read more
Abu Dhabi Accelerates Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Green Energy Initiatives Abu Dhabi is making notable strides in its commitment to sustainability and renewable energy, with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure leading the charge. Engineer Sherif Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Energy and Petroleum Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors … Read more
Pennsylvania’s New Laws: Hands-Free Driving and Electric Vehicle Fees Take Center Stage in 2025 Pennsylvania is ushering in a new era of road safety and infrastructure funding with two landmark laws set to take effect in 2025. Signed by Governor Josh Shapiro in 2024, these measures aim to address modern challenges on the state’s highways, … Read more
Indonesia’s New Tax Hike Impacts Car Prices Table of Contents Indonesia’s New Tax Hike Impacts Car Prices Indonesia’s VAT Hike: impact on Car Prices in the LCGC Segment Interview: Indonesia’s VAT Hike: Impact on LCGC Vehicle Prices A recent 12 percent increase in indonesia’s Value Added Tax (VAT) is set to impact the price of … Read more
Tesla Reigns Supreme in Italy’s Stagnant EV Market Table of Contents Tesla Reigns Supreme in Italy’s Stagnant EV Market volvo and Other Contenders Emerge Electric Car Sales Surge: Tesla Leads, but Chinese Brands Gain Momentum Who’s Buying Electric? A Look at the Demographics Electric Car Sales in Italy: Hybrids Dominate, evs Struggle to Gain … Read more
EU’s Tough new Car Emission Rules: A $15 Billion Gamble for Automakers Table of Contents EU’s Tough new Car Emission Rules: A $15 Billion Gamble for Automakers The 2025 Emission Targets: A 19% Reduction Massive Fines: A $15 Billion Industry Liability? Strategies for Compliance: Credits, Discounts, and Price Hikes Winners and Losers: Who Benefits from … Read more
Ontario Considers Retaliatory Measures Against U.S. Tariffs, Including Ban on American Alcohol Table of Contents Ontario Considers Retaliatory Measures Against U.S. Tariffs, Including Ban on American Alcohol U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions: Tariffs and Border Security Dominate Discussions Economic Interdependence Border Security Measures Trade Deficit and Tariffs Preparing for the Worst Global Climate Summit Kicks Off with … Read more
As trade tensions escalate between the United States and China, European leaders are bracing for potential economic fallout. Anthony Gardner, former U.S. ambassador to the European Union, warns that the displacement of Chinese exports from the American market to Europe could have important consequences. “The number one issue is not NATO, not even Ukraine, as … Read more
California Braces for a Second Trump Presidency, Setting the Stage for Legal Confrontation California is gearing up for a potential showdown with a returning Donald Trump administration, signaling its intention to fiercely defend its progressive policies. Governor Gavin Newsom, a vocal critic of Trump, has called the California Legislature into a special session to approve … Read more