As federal tax credits for electric vehicles begin to phase out, dealers across the country are bracing for a shift in consumer behavior and sales performance. In this episode of Inside Automotive, Jim Fitzpatrick checks in with Tim Hovik, dealer principal of San Tan Ford, to discuss how these changes are already affecting his operations…
When the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would roll back regulations aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions — especially from motor vehicles — it touted annual savings for Americans of $54 billion. The EPA said eliminating Biden-era policies, which encouraged higher fuel efficiency standards for cars and electric vehicle adoption to limit tailpipe emissions, would enable…
Customers receive electric vehicle consultations at a dealership on To Ngoc Van Street in Linh Xuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi Tre Against the backdrop of policies gradually limiting gasoline vehicles in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the EV sector is…
Tesla is giving a sneak peek at its newest electric vehicle, which is due to hit the market in the fall. According to Teslarati, Tesla announced the new Model Y L on its Weibo page in China. The images show the Y is stylized on the vehicle. The China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology…
The United States remains the most important export market for Japan’s core industry, the automobile sector. In a welcome development, the recently concluded Japan–US tariff negotiations saw tariffs on cars and auto parts reduced from 27.5%, a rate imposed by Donald Trump’s administration earlier this spring, down to 15%. This comes as a relief for…
Texas auto sales surged this spring, but that momentum is already fading—and EVs are still gathering dust. In today’s episode of Inside Automotive, April Ancira, VP at Ancira Auto Group, discusses sales trends, EV resistance in South Texas, and her concerns over OEMs shifting to direct-to-consumer models. Ancira Auto Group experienced a 30% increase in…
Tesla China experienced a 145% surge in insurance registrations during the week of July 7-13. This represents the sale of 12,300 new vehicles compared to the previous week’s 5,010, Teslarati reported. The publication detailed that there has been strong domestic demand for the Tesla Model Y crossover as well as the Model 3 sedan and…
Earlier this year, Hong Kong launched its first fully electric ferry. In June, jurisdictions within the Greater Bay Area development zone marked a national event for the environment. Against this backdrop, a quiet but important shift is under way. Policymakers in the Greater Bay Area are no longer just thinking about sustainability; they are setting…
Earlier this year, Hong Kong launched its first fully electric ferry. In June, jurisdictions within the Greater Bay Area development zone marked a national event for the environment. Against this backdrop, a quiet but important shift is under way. Policymakers in the Greater Bay Area are no longer just thinking about sustainability; they are setting…
China has developed the world’s most advanced environmental monitoring system, and according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, via a report published by Phys.org, a leading researcher says it could act as a template for other such systems across the globe. China has made great strides in clean energy in recent years. The country is…