Automotive

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.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Iran Closes Key Waterway Amid Attacks and US Blockade

Tensions surge as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on ships and a US blockade. Explore the latest developments, diplomatic efforts, and global impact.

Trump Administration Accelerates Psychedelic Research for PTSD, Sparking Hope and Controversy

President Trump signs executive order to accelerate research into ibogaine and other psychedelics for PTSD treatment, sparking debate and hope.

US-Peru Tensions Flare: F-16 Deal Postponed Amidst Concerns Over Chinese Port Investment

US-Peru relations strained as F-16 deal is postponed, sparking US backlash and renewed focus on China's strategic port investment in Chancay.

Rubis Explores Potential Merger with Trafigura’s Puma Energy Unit

French fuel distributor Rubis SCA is reportedly in talks to combine with Trafigura Group's Puma Energy unit in a potential cash and share deal valued up to €2.5 billion, aiming to expand its global reach.

Xiaomi Launches YU7 SUV to Challenge Tesla Model Y in China’s EV Market

Tesla’s dominance in China’s premium electric vehicle market faces a new test with the launch of Xiaomi’s YU7 SUV. Introduced with great anticipation, the...

BYD Overtakes Tesla in European EV Sales Amid Rising Demand and Tariff Pressures

Chinese carmaker BYD surpassed Tesla in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe for the first time in April, signaling a major shift in...

Amazon’s Zoox Issues Second Software Recall Following Robotaxi Incident in San Francisco

Amazon’s autonomous vehicle unit, Zoox, has issued a voluntary software recall for the second time in a month following a recent crash involving one...

Cadillac EV Lineup Gains Momentum with Increasing Tesla Owners Switching Brands

Cadillac’s growing all-electric vehicle lineup is drawing a significant number of new buyers to the American luxury brand, including a rising share of Tesla...

Toyota to Offer 2026 RAV4 Exclusively as Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Models

Toyota Motor revealed that the 2026 Toyota RAV4, the best-selling SUV in the United States, will be offered exclusively as a hybrid or plug-in...

US Tariff Reduction Encourages Chinese Auto-Parts Exporters to Reconsider Local Expansion

The recent decision by the United States to temporarily reduce tariffs on Chinese imports has prompted auto-parts exporters from mainland China to reassess their...

Global EV Sales Rise 29% in April Despite Trade Tensions

In April, global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by 29% year-on-year, reaching 1.5 million units. Despite trade tensions and economic uncertainties,...

Honda Profits Tumble as Tariffs Impact Outlook and Future Earnings Forecast

Honda reported a steep decline in its fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analyst expectations as the Japanese automaker braces for the continued impact of U.S....

GM Appoints Former Tesla and Aurora Executive Sterling Anderson as Chief Product Officer

General Motors has appointed Sterling Anderson as its new chief product officer, a strategic hire that underscores the automaker’s commitment to innovation across both...

China EV Makers Report Mixed April Sales as Safety and Innovation Take Focus

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng reported deliveries of 35,045 units in April, maintaining its streak of exceeding 30,000 monthly deliveries for the sixth month...

BMW to Integrate DeepSeek AI in China-Made Vehicles Starting This Year

BMW has announced plans to incorporate artificial intelligence developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek into its new vehicle models in China beginning later this year....

Porsche to Launch China-Exclusive Infotainment System in 2026

Porsche has announced it will introduce an exclusive infotainment system designed specifically for the Chinese market in 2026, a move that underscores the luxury...

Mercedes-Benz Urges EU-China Cooperation on EV Tariffs

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius has voiced strong support for a collaborative and balanced approach to resolving trade tensions between the European Union and China...

GAC Commits to Safety Responsibility for Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles

Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), one of China’s prominent automakers, has announced its commitment to assuming full responsibility for the safety of Level 4 autonomous...

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