Auto Industry

Chinese Electric Vehicle Maker Begins Sales of 100-Second Swappable Batteries

Contemporary Amperex Technologies Company begins sales of 100-second swappable batteries for electric vehicles

Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra Service for Aston Martin

Apple launches new CarPlay Ultra for Aston Martin, says the service will be available globally within the next year

Nissan to Cut 20,000 Jobs, Shut Down 7 Factories in Major Cost-Cutting Measure

Nissan announced plans to slash 20,000 jobs in its latest cost-cutting efforts after reporting more than a $4.5 billion net loss

Trust Test Ahead: Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout Pits Bold Promises Against Public Doubt

Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi launch in Austin is more than a tech gamble. It is a major test of public trust, safety, and government oversight.

Toyota and Waymo Form Partnership to Provide Self-Driving Cars to Individual Owners

Toyota and Waymo announce partnership designed to explore ways to bring self-driving vehicles to private owners

Chinese Manufacturer CATL Claims Breakthrough in Battery Technology

Chinese manufacturer CATL touts breakthrough battery technology, offering shorter charging times and increased range for EVs

Steel, Speed, and Sovereignty: Trump’s Tariffs Trigger $21B Hyundai Deal

Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy scores a $21B Hyundai deal—and with Rolls-Royce eyeing the U.S., America’s manufacturing resurgence may just be beginning.

Rolls-Royce Makes a U-Turn to the USA

Rolls-Royce may shift production to the U.S. in response to Trump’s tariffs—a sign that America First policies are reshaping global business strategy.

China Now the World’s Biggest Manufacturer of Automobiles

Nissan Suspends Merger with Honda Ending 'World’s Third-Largest Automaker' Vision

Nissan has suspended its merger plans with Honda as the two brands now search for alternative paths to remain competitive in the evolving automobile industry.

Auto Giants Collide: The Dowlais-American Axle Deal

A $1.2 billion merger between Dowlais and American Axle is set to shake up the auto industry, with potential job cuts, supply chain shifts, and price changes.

Norway Poised to Become First Nation to Use All Electric Cars

Cold weather means a shorter battery range for electric vehicles, and yet in Norway, EV sales are booming, accounting for 98% of new cars sold in the second half of last year.