German firm gives 鈥榮econd life鈥� to used EV batteries
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy...
Automobile
Electric 鈥榓ir taxis鈥� could debut in Japan from 2027
Airline ANA said Thursday that, together with a US start-up, it hopes to have electric 鈥榓ir taxis鈥� whizzing over Japan from as early as 2027...
Citroen 2CV lovers gather in Slovenia
Fans of an iconic French car gather this week in Slovenia to reclaim a slow, stress-free way of life where repairs are easy and cars are slow...
Tesla shares fall 8pc after reporting profit drop
Tesla shares tumbled more than eight per cent early Thursday after it reported lower profits and CEO Elon Musk warned the company faced more potentially 鈥榬ough鈥� quarters ahead.
VW takes 1.3-b-euro hit from Trump tariffs
German auto giant Volkswagen said Friday that tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump had cost it 1.3 billion euros in the first half of the year as it reported falling profit.
Japan auto exports to US dive in June as tariffs bite
Japanese auto exports to the United States tumbled more than a quarter in June, official data showed Thursday, amid growing concern at the failure of Tokyo to strike a deal to avoid the worst of Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs.
Big automakers report US sales jump on pre-tariff consumer surge
Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.
Toyota in Bangladesh announces new business structure-authorised workshops
Toyota Tsusho Corporation announced that, as part of their ongoing strategy to optimide operations, effective as of July 1, 2025, they implemented new business arrangements to better serve the customers, says a press release.
RANCON launches Mitsubishi Xpander
RANCON Auto Industries Ltd officially launched the Bangladeshi-manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander...
Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service
Tesla began offering robotaxi services Sunday in the US city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk鈥檚 backers believe could lead to the company鈥檚 next growth wave...
Tesla to build first grid-scale power plant in China
Tesla announced Friday that it signed an agreement to build its first grid-scale energy storage power station project in mainland China.
Toyota, Daimler to merge truck subsidiaries
Shares in Hino Motors, the truck-making unit of Japanese auto giant Toyota, plunged Wednesday after it announced a merger with a subsidiary of Germany鈥檚 Daimler Truck...
BYD Bangladesh launches BYD Sealion car
CG Runner BD Limited, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Bangladesh, hosted an exclusive customer delivery ceremony on Friday in the capital for the BYD Sealion 6, the country鈥檚 first DM-i Super Plug-in Hybrid EV.
ACI Motors begins delivery of Yamaha FZ 25
The much-anticipated Yamaha FZ 25 motorcycle was officially launched at a grand event held in the capital, Dhaka, says a press release.
Ifad Autos launches pickup 鈥楲eo鈥�
In a joint effort, Bangladesh鈥檚 automotive distributor Ifad Autos PLC and India鈥檚 vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland have introduced the 1-ton power pickup, Leo, to the market.
