Carmakers prioritise powertrains and plan production possibilities
Major carmakers have made clear their powertrain priorities. Meanwhile, production planning has been carried out as companies make cutbacks. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker takes a look at the week’s automotive headlines. Which powertrains have carmakers prioritised as electrification appears to run out of power? While some companies look to cut operating costs, others are continuing to invest in development projects. But which brands fall into which category? What action has Tesla taken over EU tariffs on battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) made in China? What is the latest on the potential Nissan-Honda merger? Finally, will BEVs last as long as internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicles? Show notes Companion Autovista24 article Autovista Group’s 2025 residual value outlook