Focus on Economy
VW buckles after years of pressure to sell up in Xinjiang
Volkswagen announced it will extend its partnership with SAIC to 2040 while selling operations in Xinjiang.
After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical
EV adoption in China thrives with government support, while the U.S. and Europe struggle with costs, infrastructure, and policy.
China’s Hesai to halve lidar prices next year, sees wide adoption in electric cars
China’s Hesai to cut lidar prices by 50 per cent, boosting EV adoption; plans global expansion amid rising demand from automakers.
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
Bolivia signs $1B deal with China's CBC, a CATL subsidiary, to build two lithium carbonate plants in the southwest.
BYD asks suppliers to cut prices as China auto war intensifies
Chinese automaker BYD is asking its suppliers to cut their prices, in a sign that a brutal price war in the world's largest...
Saskatchewan NDP motion to scrap gas tax fails in legislature
An Opposition emergency motion to suspend the provincial 15-cent-a-litre gas tax failed in the Saskatchewan legislature Tuesday.
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.
Analysis: GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs
Trump's proposed 25 per cent import tax on Mexico and Canada could hurt U.S. automakers, raise vehicle prices, and harm consumers.
‘Let’s do this’: Crowsnest Pass mayor wants proposed Alberta coal mine sooner than later
Crowsnest Pass Mayor Blair Painter seeks a meeting with Premier Danielle Smith to discuss a coal project supported by residents.
Trump plans no exemption for oil imports under new tariff plan, sources say
Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will include oil, despite concerns over energy price spikes.
