US Tariff Hike Draws Australia’s FTA Protest
US plans to lift tariffs on Australia to 12.5% over forced labor claims; Australia argues it violates the bilateral free trade agreement.
Lithium Battery Demand Rises, Storage & Exports Lead Growth
China lithium battery demand up 51% in 2026; energy storage and exports replace NEVs as core growth drivers.
SpaceX Spends $131M on Full-price Cybertruck Purchase
SpaceX paid full MSRP for 1600 Tesla Cybertrucks worth $131M in 2025, covering 8% of US Cybertruck sales; explore Cybertruck’s slumping retail data, Musk’s cross-group related-party deals and industry debates over internal bulk purchase amid Tesla’s consumer discount promotions.
Toyota Patent Lets EV Simulate Manual Stall
Toyota’s new patent equips EVs with virtual manual system to simulate manual stall, featuring beginner-friendly adaptive protection logic.
Tesla’s New Patent Fixes Glass Roof Overheating Issue
Tesla releases suction AC patent to solve panoramic roof overheating, while users prefer low-cost physical sunshade for heat insulation.
Xiaomi YU7 Scores Full Marks in C-ICAP Test
Xiaomi YU7 gets full score in four C-ICAP items including ADAS, parking, cockpit and privacy under strict official auto evaluation.
Tesla Launches Official Web Dashcam Viewer
Tesla rolls out official dashcam.tesla.com web viewer supporting local decryption for encrypted car dashcam footage with full privacy protection.
8 Japanese Automakers Ease Component Quality Standards
Eight Japanese auto firms relax cosmetic component standards amid Middle East raw material shortage to cut waste and stabilize domestic vehicle production.
Only 13% of Europeans Ready for Self-Driving Test
XPENG’s Europe survey shows only 13% Europeans accept full self-driving vs China’s 70%, with strict rules limiting local autonomous vehicle promotion.
Tesla’s India Factory Plan Hits Deadlock
Tesla pauses India EV factory talks amid tariff conflicts and poor sales, as Japanese car giants pour $11B into India’s auto market.