Category: Rumors

Report From China Says Nio Is Hiring For Manufacturing Positions In The US
If this report is true, then it would confirm other rumors that Nio was looking to set up manufacturing in America.

Report: Volkswagen Aero B Estate To Be Named “ID.7 Tourer”
The name was recently listed by the European Patent Office.

Renault Received Partnership Proposals For Planned ICE Unit: Report
While Renault aims to retain a majority ownership of its EV division after the IPO, it is looking for partners for the ICE business.

Tesla Giga Shanghai May Remain In Closed-Loop System Until Mid-June
Company reportedly wants to move workers into dormitories and keep them in a form of closed loop until June 13.

Tesla Said To Build Battery And Electric Vehicle Plant In Indonesia
Indonesia’s Investment Minister said the project might begin this year, although an agreement hasn’t been signed yet.

Tesla’s Plans To Enter Indian Market Reportedly Put On Hold
The decision is said to have come after the Indian government rejected the EV maker’s plea for lower import taxes.

VW May Revive Scout Brand With $40,000 Electric Pickup, SUV
If this is confirmed, then Scout will come back in 2026 as an off-road-oriented US-based EV brand.

Hyundai May Build New EV Plant In Georgia, Report Says
It’s not official yet, but it could be made official during Joe Biden’s visit to South Korea later this month.

CATL In Advanced Talks To Build Its First US Battery Plants: Report
CATL is reportedly considering plants that would serve BMW and Ford, with potential sites including South Carolina and Kentucky.

Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Dual-Motor Electric Hot Hatch Coming In 2023
It will debut with next year’s ID.3 facelift.