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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
Kia’s US-spec EV4 sedan debuts in NY looking nearly identical to the global version. The electric saloon comes with loads of tech and a comprehensive ADAS suite. US production begins in early 2026 as Kia wants to avoid tariffs by building EV4 locally. Kia might have already unveiled the 2026 EV4 compact electric model in hatchback and sedan guise last February in Spain, but that launch was about models available in European markets.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
China hits back with 125% tariffs after the Trump administration raised import duties to 145%. Tesla has dropped non-local models in China as trade war makes imports nearly impossible to sell. Elon Musk donated $277M to Trump before objecting to the tariffs and started a war of words.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
GM’s Mary Barra earned $29.5 million in 2024 after hitting performance targets. Ford group’s CEO Jim Farley received less pay due to falling short on quality goals. Stellantis’ Carlos Tavares resigned in 2024 but still received $24 million compensation.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
A new EU draft proposal could classify carbon fiber as hazardous automotive material. Ban would threaten carmakers relying on carbon fiber to cut EV weight and improve range. Even if passed, the law wouldn’t take effect before 2029, allowing time for adjustments. Materials like lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium have long been classified as hazardous by the European Union.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
The Charger Daytona EV came with big expectations, but soon proved to be a sales flop. Things are so bad that dealers have been offering huge discounts since late last year. Now Dodge is chiming in with a $6.5k rebate and awaits the ICE Sixpack and, possibly, V8. Electric dreams don’t always go according to plan, especially when you’re trying to replace roaring V8s with silent speed.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
Despite all the press it got and its initial success, the Cybertruck’s sales have trailed off. In January, Tesla reportedly reassigned workers from the truck’s line to that of the Model Y. Meanwhile, Musk is hyping up the Optimus robot, claiming that he’ll build millions each year. Here are three things you probably already know but, in light of what will follow, are worth repeating. First, Tesla is not your average car company.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
Chinese EVs might be ready to take over the world, but the US is a different story. Last year, Biden increased taxes from 25% to 100% to negate their price advantage. Trump’s new tariffs worsen things, but in 2021, someone managed to bring in a Wuling. The US and China have been at loggerheads for quite some time and their rivalry seems to be intensifying with each passing day. One could describe it as a 21st Century version of the US vs.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
Few things are quite as divisive in the US right now as Trump’s 25% tariff on imported cars and parts. UAW president Shawn Fain fully supports the move and believes that free trade harmed American jobs. Detroit’s Big Three expect tariffs to cost them a lot, although their responses are not uniform. US President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on imported cars that came in effect on April 2, and on car parts that will be enforced on May 3, has drawn a lot of criticism even in the States.
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1 week ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
New car imports were hit with a 25% tariff, and on May 3, the measure will include car parts. Some automakers are moving production to the US, while others have stopped shipments. Two Michigan auto groups urged Trump to scrap the tariff to protect supply chain stability. President Donald Trump’s decision to implement a 25% tariff on imported cars, followed by a similar tax on imported auto parts beginning May 3, was never going to land quietly.
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2 weeks ago | 
carscoops.com | Andreas Tsaousis
F1 rookie Kimi Antonelli was chosen to replace Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes team. Despite his inexperience, the 18-year-old has scored points in every Grand Prix he’s raced. He was gifted a Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S, but due to Italian law, won’t drive it for the next 3 years. Kimi Antonelli was chosen by the Mercedes F1 team to replace seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton who moved to Ferrari, and in his maiden season has shown great potential.
