KATHMANDU: Ford is in discussions with China’s Geely over a potential partnership as global automakers look to share rising technology and manufacturing costs, according to multiple sources cited by Reuters. The talks are ongoing and no agreement has been finalized.…

KATHMANDU: Europe is at least two decades behind China in electric vehicle battery technology, according to German automotive expert Professor Ferdinand Dudenhoffer, who often referred to as the “Auto Pope” by German media. He shared the assessment in an interview…

KATHMANDU: Sales of fully electric cars surpassed petrol vehicles in the European Union for the first time in December, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Battery-electric vehicle registrations also exceeded petrol car sales across the wider…

KATHMANDU: Ford and Renault have officially teamed up to develop a new range of affordable electric vehicles for the European market. The agreement marks a major step for both companies as they work to stay competitive against fast-growing, low-cost Chinese…

KATHMANDU: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has started local production in Europe to reduce the impact of high tariffs and strengthen its market share. The company has launched its first European production line at the Magna plant in Graz, Austria.…