Quebec premier dismisses Doug Ford’s concerns over province’s EV targets
Quebec Premier François Legault has rejected Ontario Premier Doug Ford's concerns regarding the province's electric vehicle sales targets, asserting that Quebec has adapted its objectives to align with the North American auto market.
Ontario Premier Ford urges B.C., Quebec to drop EV sales targets
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford has called on the provinces of British Columbia and Quebec to abandon electric vehicle sales targets, arguing that they hinder Canada's competitiveness.
Six out of ten new passenger cars in the Nordics are electric
In Norway, six out of ten new passenger cars registered in February 2024 were electric vehicles, with a total of 7,272 new cars sold, despite an overall decline of 18.7% compared to the previous year.
China's Zeekr to launch EV sales in France
Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to begin selling its cars in France, aiming to compete in the rapidly evolving European EV market.
Honda's net profit down 42% to 465.4 billion yen due to U.S. tariffs and poor EV performance
Honda's net profit dropped by 42.2% to 465.4 billion yen for the fiscal period ending in December 2025, largely attributed to increased U.S. tariffs and disappointing electric vehicle sales.
Stellantis Europe plans to allocate 4 trillion yen for business restructuring amid EV strategy shift
European automaker Stellantis announced it will incur costs of 22.2 billion euros (approximately 4 trillion yen) in its financial results for the second half of 2025, significantly revising its business due to lower anticipated sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S.
Sales Plummet by 88%, Tesla Struggles in the Largest EV Market
Tesla has seen a staggering 88% drop in sales in Norway, previously regarded as its strongest market, raising concerns about its weakening presence in Europe amid a surge of electric vehicles.
Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has canceled the mandate requiring all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, while also allocating funds to support electric vehicle production amid challenges from US tariffs.
The impact on future EV sales after the EU's change of direction
The EU has proposed to revise its 2035 goals, potentially allowing internal combustion vehicles to be sold after that date, in response to automotive industry demands amidst geopolitical and trade challenges.
China’s EV makers face slowdown in export growth after doubling in 2025
China's electric vehicle manufacturers experienced a 104% increase in overseas sales last year but are now facing a slowdown in export growth.