China Bans ‘Smart’ and ‘Autonomous’ Driving Terms From Vehicle Ads April 17, 2025 China is banning automakers from using the terms “smart driving” and “autonomous driving” when they advertise driving assistance features, and...
Tesla Slumps Below 50% Share of California’s Electric Car Market April 17, 2025 By Kara Carlson and Dana Hull Tesla Inc. is no longer selling the majority of new electric cars registered in California, the state that accounts for...
China to Tighten EV Battery Rules to Reduce Fire and Explosion Risks April 16, 2025 China is tightening regulations on battery-powered vehicles and will require its automakers to comply with higher battery safety standards, aiming...
China Calls for Smart Driving Vigilance After Fatal Crash of Xiaomi Corp. EV April 8, 2025 By Linda Lew Chinese authorities warned drivers to stay vigilant and reduce the use of advanced driver-assistance technology during the Qing Ming Festival...
Tesla a Step Closer to Ride-Hailing With California Permit March 18, 2025 By Dana Hull and Kara Carlson Tesla Inc. was granted approval in California to begin carrying passengers in its vehicles as Elon Musk’s company takes steps...
Tesla Sees Another Quarterly Decline in California Auto Sales Report February 3, 2025 Tesla sales fell in California in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing down overall sales of the popular vehicle further...
EPA Approves California’s Plan to Ban Sale of Gas-Only Cars in 2035 December 19, 2024 By David Shepardson The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it has approved California’s landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only...
Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over California Tailpipe Emissions, EV Standards December 13, 2024 By Andrew Chung The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear a bid by fuel producers to challenge California’s standards for vehicle...
California Pledges EV Buyer Rebate If Trump Kills $7,500 Credit November 25, 2024 By Keith Laing California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising to step in with a state electric-car tax credit if US President-elect Donald Trump...
California Plans to Rev up Sales of Electric Motorcycles October 31, 2024 By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde At New Century Motorcycles in Alhambra, a handful of electric motorcycles are relegated to the back of the store, tucked...