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NIO made its debut on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) on Friday 20 May 2022. NIO’s presence on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST) makes it the first car company to be listed in three locations. NIO shares closed higher Friday in their first trading day in Singapore. NIO shares started trading at $16.90 and rose as high as $20.29 on the Singapore exchange. The stock closed at $17.30. “Today marks a new milestone for NIO. The listing on the SGX is of great importance to NIO’s global business development. NIO has further strengthened its footing in…

Nissan has introduced the Nissan Sakura to enliven the Kei car class in Japan (20/5). The Nissan Sakura was launched as one of Nissan’s first electric Kei cars developed with Mitsubishi. Yup, almost simultaneously with the launch of Sakura, Mitsubishi also introduced its ‘brother’ namely the Mitsubishi eK X EV. “The new Nissan Sakura follows in the footsteps of LEAF and the Ariya as a mass electric car,” said Asako Hoshino, Executive Vice President of Nissan. “We believe it will be a breakthrough for the Japanese market and make electric cars more accessible to Japanese consumers,” added Hoshino. Like other…

A big news came from Japan that reported that Nissan is developing the next generation GT-R as an electric car! The Nissan GT-R with an electric powertrain will be jointly developed by Japanese and US engineers. Before becoming an electric car, the GT-R will first become a hybrid car with new technology, while waiting for the development of the EV version. For information, the current model is planned to be discontinued next fall, and in the spring of next year it is possible that the car will be the last ICE version before switching to hybrid and BEV. See also:…

Hyundai Motor Company, plans to build a factory for a new electric vehicle (EV) in the United States, after holding discussions with authorities in Georgia. The South Korean auto company confirmed the plan, but declined to provide details, including information about negotiating the plant’s construction site. “We are excited to announce plans for a new EV factory in the United States soon, but we have no details to share at this stage,” Hyundai said in a statement. Hyundai has continued discussions with the authorities to build a dedicated EV factory in Georgia, United States. Details regarding the investment, including costs,…

The Chinese market continues to be lively with the presence of another new EV model from the automotive company Leapmotor, namely the C01. According to a report from CarNewsChina, this C01 sedan uses cell-to-chassis (CTC) technology where components such as the chassis, underbody, and battery are integrated, so there is no need to install the battery separately. This midsize sedan measures 5,050 mm x 1,902 mm x 1,509 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,930 m and an available cargo space of 496 liters. This sleek body design also features such as embedded door handles, as well as frameless doors which…

Tesla is recalling 107,293 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles made in China starting May 23. The recall was made due to a safety risk of overheating, which could cause the center touchscreen display to malfunction on vehicles manufactured between October 19 and April 26, 2022. This is based on a statement issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), as quoted from Xinhua, Tuesday (17/5/2022). “Defects associated with the center touchscreen during fast charging may cause malfunctions and pose a potential safety hazard,” the statement said. Tesla has promised to provide an over-the-air software update to address the…

Electric vehicle manufacturer from China, Leapmotor presents the C01 electric sedan with 542 hp. This car is priced at $ 26,784 – $ 40,176 and will be marketed in the United States. Leapmotor is a newcomer to the electric car manufacturer. At the beginning of its appearance, this manufacturer failed to register production facilities. The C01 is expected to be a turning point for Leapmotor’s success in the electric car manufacturing industry. Leapmotor C01 is claimed to be able to accelerate from 0-100 kph in just three seconds. That would put it on par with cars that cost at least…

Volkswagen has big ambitions as one of the world’s top electric vehicle manufacturers. The German company is targeting to produce 800,000 electric cars this year. The target is referred to as an effort to compete with Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer. Previously, Volkswagen revealed that new buyers who place orders for the rest of the year will have to wait until 2023 to get their electric vehicles. Volkswagen Sales Head Hildegard Wortmann said Volkswagen plans to produce 1.3 million electric cars by 2023. “It will be tough competition but we will not give up,” said Hildegard Wortmann,…

NIO has announced an increase in the price of their electric vehicle in the last month. The latest development, the price increase will also apply to the new model ET7. Most recently, NIO will raise the starting price of all ET7 variants by RMB 10,000 ($1,470) on May 23. This price increase was caused by an increase in the price of raw materials. Customers who paid a deposit for ET7 on and before May 22 will not be affected by this price increase. The price of the NIO ET7 after adjustment is RMB 458,000 for the regular version and RMB…

Toyota officially launched the All New Toyota bZ4X electric car in Japan today, Thursday, May 12, 2022. This car was built using a special BEV platform developed by Toyota with Subaru called e-TNGA. Launching the official TMC website, the e-TNGA platform is able to provide an attractive, smooth, intuitive driving experience, not only for BEVs, but also for any car, including off-road cars. In addition, this platform also provides ample cabin space, including ample legroom for the front and rear seats. In addition, this car features a low instrument panel with a cloth lining on the dashboard and a large…

Hyundai Motor Company launched the “Innovation Begins, from Very Human Things” campaign to share its vision for self-driving robots. By partnering with ride-hailing services, the South Korean automaker will deploy Level 4 autonomous cars in major US cities by 2023. The Hyundai Ioniq 5-based Robotaxi which was first introduced at IAA Mobility 2021 is an SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicle. This car can operate safely without a driver. To make robotaxi a reality, Hyundai partnered with Motional to equip its electric cars with a suite of hardware and software. In line with Hyundai’s brand vision of ‘Progress for Humanity,’ the…

After being officially introduced to the public last March. ID price. The buzz has now been announced. The passenger car version of ID.Buzz will start at a little under 65,000 euros. Meanwhile, the Cargo version is available at a much lower price. Data from the Federal Office for Economic and Export Control (BAFA), an agency related to electric car subsidies, says ID. The Buzz Pro with 150 kW of power and a 77 kWh battery will be offered in Germany for a net price of 54,270 euros. Adding VAT results in a price of 64,581 euros. The final price is…