Focus on Automotive
EVs, plug-in hybrids’ reliability concerns ease but still lag gas-powered peers, survey shows
EVs now have 42% more problems than their gas-powered counterparts, down from last year's 79%.
Analysis: China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs
The bloc's latest EV tariffs to protect its auto industry from a flood of cheap Chinese imports do not apply to hybrid cars.
Nissan boss Uchida races to save the automaker – and his job
Uchida faces questions about the decline of a company that five years ago had the world's top EV model.
GM to take more than $5 billion in charges on China operations
GM's China division, once profitable, now loses money as local rivals, boosted by subsidies, outpace U.S. and European carmakers.
Volkswagen recalls more than 4,600 vehicles in US over battery overheating concerns
The recall affects plug-in hybrids and is due to concerns over overheating high-voltage batteries, raising fire risks.
Northvolt seeks to sell electric industrial battery business by year-end
If Northvolt fails to find a buyer, the firm will have to close due to financial constraints by the end of the year.
Thailand to extend production timeframe for battery EVs, investment board says
Thailand extends BEV production and boosts hybrid EV incentives to support South East Asia's auto hub.
European Commission favours more EU funds for electric vehicles sector
This would form part of the 4.6B euros from the EU's Innovation Fund for net-zero tech and renewable hydrogen.
Analysis: Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers
GM faces dual threats from Trump’s EV subsidy cuts and tariffs, as regulatory shifts challenge its electrification strategy.
Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
