Focus on Automotive
Edinburgh bans high-carbon product adverts in council spaces
Edinburgh has banned the promotion of fossil fuel-powered cars and exotic holidays on council-owned advertising spaces.
How China’s EV makers aim to beat legacy automakers in Europe
Chinese electric automakers BYD, Chery and GWM are preparing a fusillade of product launches in their most important export market.
EU seeks roadblocks for Chinese EVs without sparking trade war
The EU prepares to rev up taxes on Chinese EVs, while steering clear of a showdown with Beijing that could spark a trade war.
EV switch to hit auto suppliers hard, Stellantis CEO says
The transition to electric vehicles would impose a "significant burden" on auto suppliers, says Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
China’s Geely to launch hybrids with more fuel-efficient engines
Geely touts 46.1% thermal efficiency of engines as it prepares to launch hybrid Galaxy car in China.
Analysis: China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom
As a hike in Chinese EV tariffs across Europe looms, executives hope to strike a deal that will boost exports while letting carmakers...
VinFast considers delaying $4 billion US plant, source says
Struggling Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast could push back opening of long-awaited North Carolina factory yet again.
Volkswagen to develop low-cost electric car to tackle Chinese rivals
Volkswagen will develop low-cost electric vehicles in a bid to better compete with fierce Chinese rivals after talks with Renault to team up...
Toyota announces ‘an engine born’ with biofuel
Toyota announced it would offer lean compact engines that also run on so-called green fuels like hydrogen and bioethanol.
Toyota showcases compact engines adaptable to different fuels
Banking on a strategy beyond just selling EVs at Toyota, biofuel and hybrid engines unveiled as the future of the market to beat...
