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Can Target get its ‘swagger’ back?

Chinese regulators are pushing back against US AI chips, Target shares fell more than 6 per cent after the retail group picked an insider to be its new chief executive, and UK inflation accelerated more than expected to 3.8 per cent in July. Plus, China is making a big push for vehicle battery swapping. Mentioned… Continue reading Can Target get its ‘swagger’ back?

Will a 3-minute battery swap beat a 5-minute charge for China’s EV drivers?

Trial $1 for 4 weeks Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism. Cancel anytime during your trial. Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit app FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT FT Videos & Podcasts… Continue reading Will a 3-minute battery swap beat a 5-minute charge for China’s EV drivers?

Can a garage-find Aston Martin win the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance?

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Next week sees the opening of the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California, with hundreds of the world’s finest pre- and post-war classic cars competing to be crowned best in show. Among them will… Continue reading Can a garage-find Aston Martin win the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance?