Focus on Trade
China-EU team to continue talks after bloc’s ruling on Chinese EVs, state media reports
China has recently engaged in "intensive communications" with the US and the EU on electric vehicle trade issues, state news agency Xinhua reported...
Tesla’s China-made EV sales grow 19.2% y/y in Sept
Tesla's China-made electric vehicles rose 19.2 per cent in September from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association showed on...
Lloyd’s of London must stop supporting fossil fuel expansion, says NGO
The Lloyd's of London market is undermining climate action and should impose binding rules to prevent insurers supporting fossil fuel expansion, NGO Reclaim...
Daimler Truck Q3 sales drop 11%, dragged down by Mercedes brand, Asia
The world's biggest truckmaker delivered 114,917 units in July through September, versus 128,861 in the same period last year.
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sees EV Mexico sales ramping up to 100,000 in 2025
BYD aims to sell 50,000 EVs in Mexico in 2024, 100,000 by 2025, and plans to build a factory producing 300,000 vehicles in...
Trader Vitol sells Venezuelan oil to Indian refiners, sources say
Indian refiners buy two million barrels of Venezuelan crude for November delivery, resuming imports amid U.S. sanctions relief.
Brussels rejected China proposal for 30,000 euro minimum sales price in EV dispute, sources say
Brussels rejected China's proposal for a minimum price on imported EVs to avoid EU tariffs, citing subsidy concerns and market impact.
China expresses concern over US chip and connected vehicle policies in high-stakes talks
China urges the U.S. to lift semiconductor sanctions and ease restrictions on Chinese vehicles, seeking better trade relations.
Arcadium deal could power Rio Tinto’s entry into lithium supplier big league
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition to become the third-largest lithium producer amid growing EV demand and competition.
GM seeks to ease investor concerns as EV growth slows
GM aims to reassure investors that profits from ICE vehicles remain strong and EV sales are improving, despite slower demand.
