Policy
China asks automakers to pause investment in EU countries that support EV tariffs, report says
Chinese automakers, including BYD, SAIC and Geely, were told at a meeting on October 10 that they should suspend plans for heavy-asset investments such as setting up factories in countries that support the EV tariffs, according to Reuters.
EU pushes ahead with additional tariffs on Chinese EVs, continues discussions on price undertakings
The European Commission has published the definitive tariff rates in the Official Journal, with the additional tariffs to take effect from October 30, and the provisional duties imposed on July 4 will not be collected.
China asks central government units to take lead in adopting local NEVs
The central government and state institutions and their subsidiaries should take the lead in using homegrown NEVs when equipping and upgrading their official vehicles, according to an announcement.
EU, China agree to further technical talks on EV tariffs
The EU and China have agreed to hold further technical negotiations soon on possible alternatives to tariffs on China-made EVs, at a time when additional tariffs are due to come into force next week.
China's commerce ministry expresses opposition to EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
China's commerce ministry said it firmly opposes the EU's additional anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese EVs, but notes the EU's political will to continue to resolve the issue through negotiations.
EU votes in favor of raising tariffs on EVs from China
EU member states voted in favor of imposing tariffs on EVs imported from China, making higher rates a five-year policy.
US plans to ban connected cars with Chinese software and hardware
The software ban would go into effect for Model Year 2027, and the hardware ban would take effect for Model Year 2030, or January 1, 2029 for units without a model year.
Industry body submits 'urgent report' to Chinese authorities as price wars leave dealers in peril
CADA has called on Chinese authorities to introduce financial relief for the dealership sector, saying that price wars have led to a cumulative loss of RMB 138 billion yuan ($19.6 billion) in new car retail sales in the January-August period.
EU plans to vote on Sept 25 for higher tariffs on Chinese EVs, report says
The vote will pave the way for additional tariffs starting in November unless a qualified majority votes against it.
US 100% duty on Chinese EVs to take effect Sept 27
The US government locked in sharp hikes in tariffs on Chinese imports on Friday, including a 100 percent tariff on EVs.