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Tesla Model Y tops Sweden auto registrations in the first half of 2024

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y has topped Sweden’s automotive registrations regardless of powertrain type in the first half of 2024, as shown in new data. The Model Y was the most-registered vehicle in Sweden in the first six months of this year, according to data from Mobility Sweden reported by Carup on Monday.

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Tesla Sweden strike labeled ‘illegal’ by German union 

Teslarati

German trade union IG Metall labeled IF Metall’s strike against Tesla Sweden illegal. IG Metall shared its perspective on the Tesla Sweden vs. IF Metall issue. Most Tesla Sweden employees have chosen to stay out of IF Metall’s strike. The two Nordic countries have promised to block any Tesla imports to Sweden.

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IF Metall head speaks out about Tesla Sweden strike

Teslarati

The head of the IF Metall union in Sweden, Marie Nilsson, sat in an exclusive interview and talked about the strike against Tesla. If Metall believes Tesla Sweden’s refusal to sign a collective agreement undermines the country’s long-standing labor model. “If The auto company has been working throughout the strike.

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Tesla Sweden claims it is missing 1000 license plates

Teslarati

Tesla Sweden is disputing all the claims from the Swedish Transport Agency and claims that it is missing 1,000 license plates for new cars expected for delivery by customers. Tesla Sweden appealed to the Court of Appeal, requesting to get license plates directly from the manufacturer.

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BYD selects Hedin Mobility Group to distribute EVs in Germany, Sweden

Electric Cars Report

China’s largest electrified-vehicle manufacturer, BYD Auto, has selected major European dealer Hedin Mobility Group to distribute its electric vehicles, as well as providing aftersales services, in Germany and Sweden.

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Tesla gets strike notice from IF Metall in Sweden

Teslarati

Collective agreements are the foundation of the labor market in Sweden. 120 Tesla mechanics at seven workshops across Sweden will join the strike on Friday. The Detroit 3–Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis–are all facing similar challenges with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in the United States.

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Volvo CE invests $42 million in EV production facilities in Korea and Sweden – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the opening of new facilities at its plants in Changwon, South Korea and Braås, Sweden. With the completion of the new battery pack production facility, we can now produce [electric excavators] in-house,” said Andrew Knight, Managing Director of Volvo Group Korea.

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