Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Stefani Reynolds | Bloomberg | Getty Images The value of Tesla’s brand lost $15.4 billion, about 36%, in 2025, marking a third-straight annual decline, according to research and consulting firm Brand… Continue reading Tesla lost $15 billion in brand value in 2025 as Musk stepped deeper into politics, research shows
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‘A day of celebration’: What the blockbuster EU-India trade deal means for auto giants
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) poses for a photograph with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) and European Council President Antonio Costa before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on January 27, 2026. Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images A landmark trade deal between the European Union and… Continue reading ‘A day of celebration’: What the blockbuster EU-India trade deal means for auto giants
India and European Union have closed a ‘landmark’ free trade deal, Prime Minister Modi says
TOPSHOT – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi look on before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 28, 2025. The European Union is exploring a security and defence partnership with India, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on February 28 before… Continue reading India and European Union have closed a ‘landmark’ free trade deal, Prime Minister Modi says
GM tops earnings expectations, announces dividend increase and stock buyback program
watch now DETROIT – General Motors beat Wall Street’s fourth-quarter earnings expectations Tuesday, while guiding for another year of “strong financial performance” in 2026. The Detroit automaker, which slightly missed revenue expectations, also announced a 20% increase in its quarterly dividend and a new $6 billion share repurchase authorization. GM stock rose 8.75% Tuesday. Here’s… Continue reading GM tops earnings expectations, announces dividend increase and stock buyback program
German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010483
Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is to testify in court for the first time in a trial involving investor lawsuits in connection with the diesel emissions scandal. As the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court (OLG) announced on Tuesday, “a former CEO” will be heard on February 3rd. Zetsche led what is now the Mercedes-Benz Group at… Continue reading German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010483
German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010483
Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is to testify in court for the first time in a trial involving investor lawsuits in connection with the diesel emissions scandal. As the Stuttgart Higher Regional Court (OLG) announced on Tuesday, “a former CEO” will be heard on February 3rd. Zetsche led what is now the Mercedes-Benz Group at… Continue reading German FAZ: Zetsche speaks out in court for the first time about diesel lawsuit 010483
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484
The car of the year 2026 is the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The model, offered as an electric and hybrid, was announced as the winner on Friday during a gala at the Brussels auto show in front of around 350 spectators. The Skoda Elroq came in second, the Kia EV 4 completed the podium. The Mercedes has… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes-Benz CLA is Car of the Year 2026010484