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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Skoda electric car sales overtake Tesla in Europe after Musk backlash
Skoda has overtaken Tesla for electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe as motorists continue to shun Elon Musk's carmaker in protest against his support for Donald Trump. Tesla's total sales across the Continent fell by 28pc to 14,055 in May, according to market research firm DataForce, which were lower than Skoda's EV monthly tally of 14,920. The shift was fuelled largely by the ongoing boycott against Tesla in Europe, although Skoda's popularity also surged after the launch of its electric Elroq SUV model, which accounted for 9,250 sales in May. Tesla's declining popularity could also be seen in separate figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, which revealed that the company's sales in the UK and Europe fell for the fifth successive month in May. It found that just 8,729 new Teslas were registered last month, down 40.5pc year-on-year. That was despite overall EV sales in Europe rising by 27.2pc over the period, accounting for 193,493 vehicles in total. This increase was also reflected in the UK, where electric car sales were up by 25.8pc in May. As well as coping with the political backlash, Mr Musk's company has also been battling mounting competition from Chinese rivals attempting to flood Europe with cheaper cars. This led to Tesla posting a 13pc drop in global sales during the first three months of 2025, reflecting its worst quarter since 2022. Investors have grown increasingly concerned over the impact of Mr Musk's politics in recent months, as his support for Right-wing political leaders scared off swathes of potential buyers. Earlier this month, a group of French drivers went as far as suing Tesla over claims that Mr Musk has turned their cars into totems of the 'extreme-Right'. In the UK, Tesla's sales also dropped by 36pc in May, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. That was in stark contrast to BYD, the Chinese carmaker behind the cut-price Dolphin Surf, which saw monthly sales rise by more than 400pc to hit 3,025 cars sold. Tesla's share price has fallen by 10pc so far this year, although it has erased some of its losses after Mr Musk stepped down from a role in the White House last month and vowed to refocus on Tesla. Mr Musk has increasingly pinned Tesla's future on self-driving technology, launching a driverless robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on Sunday. The company is also developing a humanoid robot called Optimus. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Telegraph
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Skoda electric car sales overtake Tesla in Europe after Musk backlash
Skoda has overtaken Tesla for electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe as motorists continue to shun Elon Musk's carmaker in protest against his support for Donald Trump. Tesla's total sales across the Continent fell by 28pc to 14,055 in May, according to market research firm DataForce, which were lower than Skoda's EV monthly tally of 14,920. The shift was fuelled largely by the ongoing boycott against Tesla in Europe, although Skoda's popularity also surged after the launch of its electric Elroq SUV model, which accounted for 9,250 sales in May. Tesla's declining popularity could also be seen in separate figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, which revealed that the company's sales in the UK and Europe fell for the fifth successive month in May. It found that just 8,729 new Teslas were registered last month, down 40.5pc year-on-year. That was despite overall EV sales in Europe rising by 27.2pc over the period, accounting for 193,493 vehicles in total. This increase was also reflected in the UK, where electric car sales were up by 25.8pc in May. Chinese threat As well as coping with the political backlash, Mr Musk's company has also been battling mounting competition from Chinese rivals attempting to flood Europe with cheaper cars. This led to Tesla posting a 13pc drop in global sales during the first three months of 2025, reflecting its worst quarter since 2022. Investors have grown increasingly concerned over the impact of Mr Musk's politics in recent months, as his support for Right-wing political leaders scared off swathes of potential buyers. Earlier this month, a group of French drivers went as far as suing Tesla over claims that Mr Musk has turned their cars into totems of the 'extreme-Right'. In the UK, Tesla's sales also dropped by 36pc in May, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. That was in stark contrast to BYD, the Chinese carmaker behind the cut-price Dolphin Surf, which saw monthly sales rise by more than 400pc to hit 3,025 cars sold. Tesla's share price has fallen by 10pc so far this year, although it has erased some of its losses after Mr Musk stepped down from a role in the White House last month and vowed to refocus on Tesla. Mr Musk has increasingly pinned Tesla's future on self-driving technology, launching a driverless robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on Sunday. The company is also developing a humanoid robot called Optimus.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Skoda electric car sales overtake Tesla in Europe after Musk backlash
Skoda has overtaken Tesla for electric vehicle (EV) sales in Europe as motorists continue to shun Elon Musk's carmaker in protest against his support for Donald Trump. Tesla's total sales across the Continent fell by 28pc to 14,055 in May, according to market research firm DataForce, which were lower than Skoda's EV monthly tally of 14,920. The shift was fuelled largely by the ongoing boycott against Tesla in Europe, although Skoda's popularity also surged after the launch of its electric Elroq SUV model, which accounted for 9,250 sales in May. Tesla's declining popularity could also be seen in separate figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, which revealed that the company's sales in the UK and Europe fell for the fifth successive month in May. It found that just 8,729 new Teslas were registered last month, down 40.5pc year-on-year. That was despite overall EV sales in Europe rising by 27.2pc over the period, accounting for 193,493 vehicles in total. This increase was also reflected in the UK, where electric car sales were up by 25.8pc in May. As well as coping with the political backlash, Mr Musk's company has also been battling mounting competition from Chinese rivals attempting to flood Europe with cheaper cars. This led to Tesla posting a 13pc drop in global sales during the first three months of 2025, reflecting its worst quarter since 2022. Investors have grown increasingly concerned over the impact of Mr Musk's politics in recent months, as his support for Right-wing political leaders scared off swathes of potential buyers. Earlier this month, a group of French drivers went as far as suing Tesla over claims that Mr Musk has turned their cars into totems of the 'extreme-Right'. In the UK, Tesla's sales also dropped by 36pc in May, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. That was in stark contrast to BYD, the Chinese carmaker behind the cut-price Dolphin Surf, which saw monthly sales rise by more than 400pc to hit 3,025 cars sold. Tesla's share price has fallen by 10pc so far this year, although it has erased some of its losses after Mr Musk stepped down from a role in the White House last month and vowed to refocus on Tesla. Mr Musk has increasingly pinned Tesla's future on self-driving technology, launching a driverless robotaxi service in Austin, Texas on Sunday. The company is also developing a humanoid robot called Optimus. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TransPerfect's DataForce Wins 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award
NEW YORK, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DataForce, TransPerfect's AI data solutions division, today announced that it has been honored as a winner in the Business Intelligence Group's 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards. This award, presented in the Natural Language Processing category, highlights DataForce's continued leadership in AI data solutions and its impact in developing safer, more effective AI-driven technologies. DataForce was recognized for its ability to identify and mitigate harmful AI prompts. Observing the need for high-quality, diverse datasets, the team has developed complex content scenarios that address a wide range of risk factors, from implicit to explicit biases. Through a multi-tier annotation process, engaging a diverse global workforce, and iterative dataset refinement, DataForce optimizes models that exceed industry benchmarks in AI safety and effectiveness. The Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards celebrate companies, technologies, and professionals who are leading the way in AI innovation. Winners are selected by a panel of industry experts who evaluate nominees based on their creativity, impact, and measurable success in AI-driven solutions. TransPerfect President Phil Shawe stated, 'Our DataForce AI team consistently delivers extraordinary client work. This honor would not be possible without their diligence and professionalism.' About DataForce DataForce is a worldwide data collection and labeling platform that combines technology with a diverse network of more than 1 million data contributors, scientists, and engineers. DataForce offers companies in technology, automotive, life sciences, and other industries secure and reliable AI services for exceptional structured data and customer experiences. DataForce is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business with offices in more than 140 cities worldwide. For more information about DataForce and its award-winning AI solutions, please visit About TransPerfect TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business. From offices in over 140 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink ® technology to simplify the management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, these programs are judged by business executives having experience and knowledge. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers. For more information, please visit
