Industry & MarketsBYD Reportedly Weighs Four European Plants as Global Push Accelerates
BYD is reportedly considering up to four factories in Europe as it pushes to grow sales outside China, where demand has cooled.
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Industry & MarketsVolvo Plots 13 All-New Models by 2030, Hints at Wagon Comeback
Volvo confirms 13 all-new models by 2030 and hints the wagon could return, signaling a shift away from an all-SUV lineup.
Industry & MarketsNissan and McLaren Expand UK Production Plans with New Models
Nissan will build a hybrid Kicks in the UK while McLaren adds a performance SUV to its British production plans, signaling fresh investment in UK auto manufacturing.
Industry & MarketsFed Raises Rates Again Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point due to stubborn inflation, despite criticism from President Trump. The move could impact auto loans and sales.
Industry & MarketsGM's Hybrid Gamble: Why the Automaker Skipped the Bridge Everyone Else Built
GM skipped hybrids while rivals used them as a bridge to EVs. With only the Corvette E-Ray as a hybrid, can this bet still pay off?
Industry & MarketsTrio-Tech Lands $4.7M EV Semiconductor Burn-In Deal, Strengthening Automotive Foothold
Trio-Tech wins a $4.7M contract for EV semiconductor burn-in testing, its second such deal, signaling growth in automotive partnerships.
Industry & MarketsMercedes-Benz Kicks Off GLA Production in Rastatt, Betting on Flexible Drivetrains
Mercedes-Benz begins GLA production at its Rastatt plant, using drive flexibility and the MB.OS software platform to future-proof German manufacturing.
Industry & MarketsTCS Moves Into Automotive Chip Design as SDV Race Heats Up
TCS launches silicon design services targeting software-defined vehicle automakers, entering the debate over who will lead automotive chip development.
Industry & MarketsRohm Confirms Silicon Carbide Supply Deal for BMW's Neue Klasse EVs
Rohm is confirmed as a silicon carbide chip supplier for BMW's Neue Klasse EV platform, highlighting fierce competition for premium electric-vehicle design wins.
Industry & MarketsBentley Gears Up Crewe Factory for All-New Torcal
Bentley upgrades its Crewe plant to produce the new Torcal, signaling a major manufacturing push for the luxury brand's latest model.
Industry & MarketsEU Urges China to Self-Limit Hybrid Vehicle Exports
The EU has asked China to voluntarily limit its hybrid car exports, as part of efforts to protect European automakers from increasing competition.
Industry & MarketsSierra Club Pushes Back Against Bill Shielding Fossil Fuel Firms From Climate Lawsuits
The Sierra Club opposes H.R. 8330, a House bill that would grant fossil fuel companies immunity from climate-related laws and lawsuits.
Industry & MarketsSEIA and Community Solar Coalition Merge to Form a Unified Solar and Storage Voice
SEIA and the Coalition for Community Solar Access will merge in early October, uniting community solar and storage advocacy under one industry voice.
Industry & MarketsSpeed Academy Returns to Its 2JZ-Swapped BMW E46 M3 Project
Speed Academy revives its stalled BMW E46 M3 project, which now runs a Toyota 2JZ inline-six, as work resumes on the unconventional build.
Industry & MarketsHyundai Patents In-Car Breathalyzer That Could Stop Drunk Driving Before It Starts
Hyundai patents a factory-installed breathalyzer that could replace clumsy aftermarket ignition interlocks and detect drunk driving before it starts.
Industry & MarketsFlorida Driver Data Exposed as Hackers Leak Records Online
ShinyHunters leaked thousands of Florida driver records after a ransom went unpaid, highlighting security risks around motor vehicle data.
Industry & MarketsGM Reverses Course on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: A Smart Pivot or a Belated Correction?
GM has reversed its plan to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Was the original decision a mistake, and does the company deserve credit for changing course?
Industry & MarketsReport: McLaren May Drop Hybrid Sports Car to Prioritize SUV Development
Report: McLaren may discontinue a hybrid sports car to focus on developing an SUV, signaling a major strategy shift for the British automaker.
Industry & MarketsUltraviolette Automotive Plans 250,000-Unit Electric Two-Wheeler Factory in India
Ultraviolette Automotive plans a 250,000-unit electric two-wheeler factory in India, shifting from premium to high-volume segments.
Industry & MarketsGM Reverses Course: CarPlay and Android Auto Coming Back to Silverado and Sierra in 2027
General Motors is reversing its decision to drop Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will get them back.
Industry & MarketsArcfox Enters Mid-Size SUV Race with Alpha T7, Priced from Around $19,640
Arcfox launches Alpha T7 SUV with electric and plug-in hybrid options from about $19,640, securing over 30,000 orders in the first hour.
Industry & MarketsActionAid Pushes Debt Relief as a Path to Climate Action in Vulnerable Nations
ActionAid's new report links sovereign debt burdens in climate-vulnerable countries to stalled climate action, proposing debt cancellation as one remedy.
Industry & MarketsEU-India Trade Deal Could Slash EV Tariffs on 315,000 Vehicles a Year
EU tariff schedules for a proposed India free trade deal could remove duties on up to 315,000 EVs a year, phased in gradually once the FTA takes effect.
Industry & MarketsMcLaren Charts a Broader 2030 Lineup: First SUV, Hybrid Coupes and a GT-Style Sedan
McLaren's reported 2030 roadmap adds a first SUV, hybrid coupes and a sedan-like GT as the brand pushes into new segments beyond supercars.