Focus on Automotive
China’s BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation
Beijing auto show will see BYD showcase premium cars as China's EV market gets ultra-competitive.
Ford’s first-quarter adjusted profit falls, sees increase in hybrid vehicle sales
Ford CEO Jim Farley says he has walked back some of the company’s EV ambitions to better match consumer demand. Hybrids are a...
US closes $362 million loan to CelLink for vehicle wiring plant
The United States has closed a $362 million loan to CelLink Corp to help finance the construction of a plant in Texas to...
How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war
$35,000 Volvo EV hits a sweet spot in the American market, combining Chinese manufacturing cost advantages with Volvo's presence in United States.
China’s Huawei launches new brand for intelligent driving
Self-driving system will push Huawei's EV integration even further, says CEO.
Tesla’s shift on low-cost cars throws overseas plans into limbo
Tesla factories planned for Mexico and India seem unlikely after news of focus on more affordable cars built at existing facilities.
California, 21 other states back EPA vehicle emissions rules
California, New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania – among others – intervene in Republican states' EPA lawsuit regarding emissions regulation.
Tesla aims to cut 400 jobs in Germany via voluntary programme
Tesla on Tuesday said it was targeting 400 job cuts at its German gigafactory near Berlin
General Motors beats quarterly results targets – as gas funds EV work
The automotive giant has raised its annual forecast, saying stable pricing and gas-powered vehicles will help ease investors' concerns over continued EV development.
Chery, B-ON form electric vans JV for Europe, N.America
Chery is an investor in Luxembourg-headquartered B-ON and will provide working capital to help fund the joint venture.
