Focus on Regulations
Renault beats Q3 forecasts as new launches lift sales
Renault posted a surprise Q3 revenue rise, driven by demand for new hybrids, despite declining sales volumes amid a tough market.
Software firm Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 forecast again on auto sector slowdown
Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 revenue growth forecast again, citing automotive slowdown, amid competitive pressure from rivals.
US automakers urged to innovate despite tariffs on Chinese rivals
U.S. auto leaders warn against complacency as Chinese rivals outpace in EV tech, despite short-term tariff relief.
Montreal climate protesters charged after climbing Jacques Cartier Bridge
Two activists face charges after scaling Montreal's Jacques Cartier Bridge in a climate protest, disrupting traffic.
Analysis: Shell setback upsets Nigeria’s quest to lure investment
Nigeria's block of Shell's $2.4 billion onshore asset sale signals regulatory hurdles, deterring vital oil investments.
As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctant
Romania's coal workers resist retraining for green jobs despite industry decline, fearing change amid political inaction.
BHP says claim it put safety over profit ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case
BHP denies profit-before-safety claims in Brazil dam collapse lawsuit, calling allegations unrealistic and unjustified.
Analysis: Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington
U.S. mining's future hinges on government support amid foreign competition, as shown by Sibanye’s Montana layoffs.
Global regulators quiz banks amid climate-risk tussle, sources say
Global banking regulators are probing banks' climate risk management practices, seeking consensus amid varied approaches.
Do electric cars greatly increase the average mass of cars on the road? Not in Australia
Electric cars won’t significantly increase fleet mass in Australia, countering claims about battery weight and safety concerns, study finds.
