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Tesla's Public Robotaxi Rides Set for Tentative June 22 Start, CEO Elon Musk Says
Musk has staked Tesla's future on self-driving vehicles, pivoting away from plans to build a cheaper EV platform, and much of the company's valuation hangs on that vision. The EV maker tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22.
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Tesla Faces Stiff Competition By The Rise Of Chinese Auto, Tech Giants
Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles. Now, many of those same fierce competitors are pulling into the passing lane in the global race to produce self-driving cars.
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Flagship India EV Policy Is a ‘Non-Starter’ for Global Firms
India is rolling out a new flagship EV policy in order to attract international automakers. The policy offers to slash duty to 15 percent on any imported electric car priced from $35,000 (roughly Rs. 30 lakh) if the maker invests at least Rs. 4,150 crore, or about $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,150 crore), to set up a local plant within three years.
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India to Open Flagship EV Making Policy to Lure Global Giants
India is set to open applications for its flagship policy offering lower import duties to global EV makers in exchange for manufacturing. The policy was announced in March 2024.
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VinFast to Open India Factory June 30, Indonesia Plant in October
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto is pushing expansion in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. VinFast expects to open its India manufacturing plant June 30, followed by an Indonesia plant in October, company founder and CEO Pham Nhat Vuong said during a Hanoi shareholders’ meeting for parent Vingroup JSC.
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"Give Me A Break": Trump Tariffs Threaten Japan Auto Sector
Business was already tough for auto parts maker Asahi Tekko, but with US car tariffs due to bite this week its president has a simple message for Donald Trump: "Give me a break."
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Tesla Signs Deal for First India Showroom to Sell Imported EVs
Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai. The showroom will be situated in the Maker Maxity building in the business and retail hub of Bandra Kurla Complex near the city's airport, according to the papers.
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Rockstar Games Acquires Sydney-Based Studio Founded by L.A. Noire Director
Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based games studio Video Games Deluxe, the Grand Theft Auto maker announced Monday. The newly acquired developer will be renamed Rockstar Australia as the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary expands its portfolio of studios around the world.
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Tesla Said to Have Finalised Mumbai’s BKC for Its First Showroom Ahead of India EV Market Entry
Elon Musk’s Tesla has finalised the location for its first showroom in India, according to a report. It is said to have leased a space in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, also known as BKC ahead of the company’s anticipated foray into India’s electric vehicle (EV) space. For years, the EV maker faced hurdles related to localised factory inves...
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Tesla Posts Job Openings in India, Signaling Entry Plans After PM Modi’s US Trip
Tesla is hiring in India. The electric-vehicle maker sought candidates for 13 roles, including customer-facing and back-end jobs, according to advertisements on Monday on its LinkedIn page.
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Ola Electric to Unveil New Electric Scooter Based on Gen 3 Platform in India This Week
Ola Electric will launch a new electric scooter based on its third generation platform next week, the company announced on Wednesday. First announced in August, the EV maker’s Gen 3 platform is claimed to deliver improvements related to reliability, quality, and serviceability over the previous generation electric scooter. The new generation prod...
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Foxconn Said to Have Approached Nissan to Take Controlling Stake
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. has approached Nissan Motor Co. to take a controlling stake, a person with knowledge of the matter said. Foxconn, which has been investing heavily in factories to build electric vehicles, would be interested in the entirety of the maker of Pathfinders, Sentra sedans and GTR supercars.
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Government Said to Expand EV Manufacturing Incentives After Tesla Disappointment
India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories. India's EV policy, which is still being finalised, was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market and manufacture locally but the US automaker backed off from those plans earlier this year.
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India's CCPA to Probe E-Scooter Maker Ola Electric Over Service, Product Standards
Last month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) sent Ola Electric a notice seeking an explanation from the SoftBank-backed company after the consumer rights agency received an unusually high 10,000 complaints.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra With HyperEngine V8s Electric Motors to Debut on October 29: Everything We Know
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was first unveiled in July as the company’s latest prototype electric vehicle (EV). The Chinese company, which is primarily a maker of consumer-centric devices like smartphones and tablets, delved into the automotive industry earlier this year with the launch of the Xiaomi SU7. After months of testing, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is all set...
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Tesla's Public Robotaxi Rides Set for Tentative June 22 Start, CEO Elon Musk Says
Musk has staked Tesla's future on self-driving vehicles, pivoting away from plans to build a cheaper EV platform, and much of the company's valuation hangs on that vision. The EV maker tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22.
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Tesla Faces Stiff Competition By The Rise Of Chinese Auto, Tech Giants
Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles. Now, many of those same fierce competitors are pulling into the passing lane in the global race to produce self-driving cars.
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Flagship India EV Policy Is a ‘Non-Starter’ for Global Firms
India is rolling out a new flagship EV policy in order to attract international automakers. The policy offers to slash duty to 15 percent on any imported electric car priced from $35,000 (roughly Rs. 30 lakh) if the maker invests at least Rs. 4,150 crore, or about $500 million (roughly Rs. 4,150 crore), to set up a local plant within three years.
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India to Open Flagship EV Making Policy to Lure Global Giants
India is set to open applications for its flagship policy offering lower import duties to global EV makers in exchange for manufacturing. The policy was announced in March 2024.
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VinFast to Open India Factory June 30, Indonesia Plant in October
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto is pushing expansion in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. VinFast expects to open its India manufacturing plant June 30, followed by an Indonesia plant in October, company founder and CEO Pham Nhat Vuong said during a Hanoi shareholders’ meeting for parent Vingroup JSC.
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"Give Me A Break": Trump Tariffs Threaten Japan Auto Sector
Business was already tough for auto parts maker Asahi Tekko, but with US car tariffs due to bite this week its president has a simple message for Donald Trump: "Give me a break."
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Tesla Signs Deal for First India Showroom to Sell Imported EVs
Tesla has signed a lease deal to open its first showroom in Mumbai. The showroom will be situated in the Maker Maxity building in the business and retail hub of Bandra Kurla Complex near the city's airport, according to the papers.
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Rockstar Games Acquires Sydney-Based Studio Founded by L.A. Noire Director
Rockstar Games has acquired Sydney-based games studio Video Games Deluxe, the Grand Theft Auto maker announced Monday. The newly acquired developer will be renamed Rockstar Australia as the Take-Two Interactive subsidiary expands its portfolio of studios around the world.
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Tesla Said to Have Finalised Mumbai’s BKC for Its First Showroom Ahead of India EV Market Entry
Elon Musk’s Tesla has finalised the location for its first showroom in India, according to a report. It is said to have leased a space in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, also known as BKC ahead of the company’s anticipated foray into India’s electric vehicle (EV) space. For years, the EV maker faced hurdles related to localised factory inves...
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Tesla Posts Job Openings in India, Signaling Entry Plans After PM Modi’s US Trip
Tesla is hiring in India. The electric-vehicle maker sought candidates for 13 roles, including customer-facing and back-end jobs, according to advertisements on Monday on its LinkedIn page.
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Ola Electric to Unveil New Electric Scooter Based on Gen 3 Platform in India This Week
Ola Electric will launch a new electric scooter based on its third generation platform next week, the company announced on Wednesday. First announced in August, the EV maker’s Gen 3 platform is claimed to deliver improvements related to reliability, quality, and serviceability over the previous generation electric scooter. The new generation prod...
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Foxconn Said to Have Approached Nissan to Take Controlling Stake
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. has approached Nissan Motor Co. to take a controlling stake, a person with knowledge of the matter said. Foxconn, which has been investing heavily in factories to build electric vehicles, would be interested in the entirety of the maker of Pathfinders, Sentra sedans and GTR supercars.
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Government Said to Expand EV Manufacturing Incentives After Tesla Disappointment
India plans to expand electric vehicle incentives to automakers building models at existing factories. India's EV policy, which is still being finalised, was originally designed to encourage Tesla to enter the market and manufacture locally but the US automaker backed off from those plans earlier this year.
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India's CCPA to Probe E-Scooter Maker Ola Electric Over Service, Product Standards
Last month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) sent Ola Electric a notice seeking an explanation from the SoftBank-backed company after the consumer rights agency received an unusually high 10,000 complaints.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra With HyperEngine V8s Electric Motors to Debut on October 29: Everything We Know
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra was first unveiled in July as the company’s latest prototype electric vehicle (EV). The Chinese company, which is primarily a maker of consumer-centric devices like smartphones and tablets, delved into the automotive industry earlier this year with the launch of the Xiaomi SU7. After months of testing, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is all set...
