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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 lawmakers pressure automaker Stellantis on investment commitments
The union and the Jeep-maker have been in a bitter battle after Stellantis said it would delay a planned investment to reopen an...
Tesla expects slight growth in 2024 vehicle deliveries, shares jump
Tesla's Q3 profit margin beat estimates at 19.8%, driven by demand incentives, despite revenue missing expectations.
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.
Wolfspeed and ZF put German chip factory on ice
Germany's chipmaking ambitions face another setback as Wolfspeed and ZF delay semiconductor factory plans indefinitely.
Stellantis to launch fleet of EVs fitted with Factorial solid-state batteries
Stellantis will launch by 2026 a demonstration fleet of vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries from U.S. startup Factorial, the two companies said on...
UK bank Nationwide Building Society will offer bigger interest-free loans for green retrofitting
The bank is offering interest-free loans of up to £20,000 to help its mortgage customers make their homes more energy efficient.
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.
Xiaomi: EV plant expansion to be completed in mid-2025, report says
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Corp is set to complete its electric vehicle factory expansion by mid-2025.
