Automotive

GM Unveils Two New V-8 Engines for 2027 Silverado and Sierra Pickups

General Motors revealed two new V-8 engines for its 2027 Silverado and Sierra pickups, doubling down on gas and diesel power as EV demand stays weak.

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Ford Unveils Fathom Electric Pickup Starting at $28,000 on New EV Platform

Ford has unveiled the Fathom electric pickup starting at about $28,000, the first vehicle built on its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Lucid Misses Second-Quarter Targets, Delays Affordable EVs to 2027 Amid Operational Reset

Lucid Group missed second-quarter expectations and pushed its affordable EV launch to late 2027 amid an operational reset targeting $1.4 billion in savings

Ford Raises Annual Guidance After Strong Quarter, Citing Robust Pricing and Resilient Demand

Ford lifted its full-year guidance after a second-quarter earnings beat, citing strong pricing and resilient demand. Shares rose about 4% on the news.

BMW to Cut Several Thousand Jobs in Germany Amid Rising Pressure from Chinese Rivals

BMW will cut as many as 8,000 jobs in Germany by 2027 under a voluntary redundancy programme, as pressure from Chinese EV rivals reshapes the auto sector.

Mercedes-Benz Cuts 2026 Sales Forecast as China Competition Reshapes Market

Mercedes-Benz lowered its 2026 sales forecast as CEO Ola Kallenius called intense China competition "a new reality" reshaping the world's largest car marke

Porsche Deepens Restructuring, Targeting 9,000 Job Cuts by 2035 Amid EV Slowdown

Porsche will eliminate around 9,000 jobs by 2035 after adding 5,000 more cuts, as weak EV demand and tough competition in China pressure the carmaker.

Piper Sandler Upgrades Rivian and Mobileye, Citing Edge Over Legacy Automakers

Piper Sandler has upgraded Rivian and Mobileye, citing a structural advantage over legacy automakers as the robotaxi market expands.

Renault Slashes Engineering Workforce Amidst Rising Chinese Competition

Renault plans to cut 15-20% of its global engineering staff over the next two years to boost agility and compete with rising Chinese automakers.

Brazil Blacklists BYD Over Slave-Like Labor Conditions at Major Plant

Brazil's Ministry of Labour and Employment has blacklisted Chinese automaker BYD due to alleged slave-like labor conditions at its major plant construction site in Bahia, impacting its operations and reputation in the country.

China’s Electric Car Export Boom Defies Regional Turmoil

China's car exports soared nearly 74% in March 2026, as overseas demand for electric vehicles skyrocketed, offsetting slumping domestic sales and Middle East turmoil.

Tesla China Sales Surge in March, Marking Fifth Consecutive Month of Growth

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales experienced an 8.7% year-over-year increase in March, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth and highlighting the company's resilience in a competitive market.

US Lawmakers Seek Sweeping Ban on Chinese Autos and Auto Parts Amid Trade Tensions

US lawmakers, led by Senator Bernie Moreno, are pushing for a comprehensive ban on Chinese autos and auto parts, citing national security and fair competition concerns. The proposed legislation aims to extend restrictions beyond imports to include technology and software, drawing mixed reactions globally.

Chery Gears Up for South African Production by 2027

Chinese automaker Chery plans to start production at its newly acquired South African plant by the end of 2027, focusing on electrified vehicles and aiming to boost local employment and exports.

Cyngn Secures $9.65 Million in Direct Offering to Fuel Autonomous Vehicle Technology Growth

Cyngn Inc. successfully raises $9.65 million in a registered direct offering to fund its autonomous vehicle technology development and working capital needs.

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