‘Go woke, go broke’, goes a catchphrase beloved by below-the-line internet commenters when a company adopts a controversially progressive stance. And like so many clichés, its origins have some truth behind them. When Bud Light partnered a transgender influencer in 2023, it cost its brewer roughly a 28% drop in profits and itself its position… Continue reading Does it matter who runs the company you buy your car from?
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Going full circle: This is the UK’s biggest fan of roundabouts
TV’s Graham Norton got wind of the new calendar and featured it on his show. Within weeks, 100,000 copies had been sold around the world. It spawned other calendars, including ‘Best of British Roundabouts’ and ‘Roundabouts of the World’, plus books devoted to them – one of which Beresford now hands me, autographed by no less a… Continue reading Going full circle: This is the UK’s biggest fan of roundabouts
MWIC Bonus Episode 5: Autocar meets Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder
In this bonus podcast, Autocar’s Editor-at-large, Matt Prior, meets the Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder. Speaking at Ineos’s Hambach factory, Calder tells Prior about the Grenadier 4×4, why its Fusilier follow-up is paused, and why running a car company is ‘ageing’. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or via your… Continue reading MWIC Bonus Episode 5: Autocar meets Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder
After Trump Tariffs, Volkswagen to Add ‘Import Fees’ to Cars Sold in U.S.
The company’s move is one of the first and clearest examples of automakers using price increases to deal with the 25 percent tariffs President Trump imposed on car and auto parts imports. Go to Source
20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs
Employees at a clothing factory in Vo Cuong, Bac Ninh province, in Vietnam. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Trump administration’s plan to slap steep tariffs on goods from dozens of countries is expected to spike prices for consumers. Some items, like leather goods, will see a bigger jump than others. The overall impact on… Continue reading 20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs
Price hikes, layoffs and import fees: How car giants are reacting to Trump’s tariffs
An employee mounts a VW logo on a new Volkswagen Tiguan at the VW main plant. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Auto giants have responded to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs by announcing plans to raise prices, impose import fees, pause production and even lay off staff. As part of plans designed… Continue reading Price hikes, layoffs and import fees: How car giants are reacting to Trump’s tariffs
UK government poised to relax EV targets in response to US tariffs
The UK government is poised to relax its mandated electric car sales targets next week, in a bid to help manufacturers contend with the impact of the US’s newly imposed car import tariffs. According to The Telegraph, prime minister Keir Starmer will accelerate the changes that are being made to the framework of the UK’s zero-emission… Continue reading UK government poised to relax EV targets in response to US tariffs
TVS Motor Expands EV Presence in Southeast Asia with ION Mobility Integration
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) announced the integration of ION Mobility’s assets, intellectual property, and workforce into its operations, strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) footprint in Southeast Asia. The region, known for its growing demand for motorbikes, presents significant opportunities for EV expansion. TVSM has been a strategic investor in ION Mobility, a full-stack EV company… Continue reading TVS Motor Expands EV Presence in Southeast Asia with ION Mobility Integration
Hyva to Showcase New Transport and Handling Solutions at BAUMA 2025
Hyva, now part of JOST World, is set to showcase its latest innovations at BAUMA 2025, the international trade fair for construction, building materials, and mining machinery. This will be Hyva’s first participation in the event under the JOST World banner. The company’s exhibition, scheduled from April 7 to 13 at outdoor stand FN921/2 in… Continue reading Hyva to Showcase New Transport and Handling Solutions at BAUMA 2025
Valeo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Pune to Boost EV Offerings
Automotive technology supplier Valeo has strengthened its footprint in India with the inauguration of new state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly lines at its Pune facility, underscoring its commitment to advancing electrification in the Indian automotive market. The expanded facility will focus on producing the innovative 3-in-1 Combo unit—an integrated solution combining On-Board Chargers, DC-DC Converters, and… Continue reading Valeo Expands Manufacturing Capabilities in Pune to Boost EV Offerings