Fed to cut rates next month as tariffs give prices one-time spur: survey

Dive Brief: Six out of 10 corporate economists predict that the Federal Reserve will trim borrowing costs by a quarter percentage point next month as the labor market softens and tariffs give just a one-time jolt to inflation, Wolters Kluwer said Monday. Sixty-four percent of economists at companies ranging from Goldman Sachs to General Motors… Continue reading Fed to cut rates next month as tariffs give prices one-time spur: survey

Leadership Change at Skoda Auto VW India as CFO Nalin Jain Exits

Nalin Jain, Executive Director – Finance & IT at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL), has exited the company, Autocar Professional learns. His departure marks the exit of a key board member from the Group’s India operations. Jain rejoined the Volkswagen Group in August 2022, having previously served in senior positions at General Motors… Continue reading Leadership Change at Skoda Auto VW India as CFO Nalin Jain Exits

Leadership Change at Skoda Auto VW India as CFO Nalin Jain Exits

Nalin Jain, Executive Director – Finance & IT at Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL), has exited the company, Autocar Professional learns. His departure marks the exit of a key board member from the Group’s India operations. Jain rejoined the Volkswagen Group in August 2022, having previously served in senior positions at General Motors… Continue reading Leadership Change at Skoda Auto VW India as CFO Nalin Jain Exits

Ford’s new line of affordable vehicles to start at about $30,000

The Ford Louisville Assembly Plant is pictured, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) Ford plans to start rolling out its new family of affordable electric vehicles in 2027, including a midsize pickup truck with a target starting price of $30,000, the company said on Monday, as it aspires to the cost… Continue reading Ford’s new line of affordable vehicles to start at about $30,000

Ford rejigs EV plans after suffering billions in losses

The company also said it has developed a new manufacturing process that should also lower costs while improving quality. Just four years ago, Ford Motor seemed poised to give Tesla a real run for its money in electric vehicles. In 2021, the company introduced a stylish electric sport utility vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, and quickly… Continue reading Ford rejigs EV plans after suffering billions in losses

Clean Technica: Yes, Trump’s Policies Are Hurting The EV Transition — Automaker Statements004150

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. As we all know, Donald Trump is not a fan of electric vehicles. In fact, overall, the Fossil Fuel Party does not want people leaving the gas pump behind and driving electric cars. So, it was also no surprise to those who pay attention to… Continue reading Clean Technica: Yes, Trump’s Policies Are Hurting The EV Transition — Automaker Statements004150

Here’s what U.S. automakers are saying about Trump’s changing EV policies

Tesla electric vehicles at a charging station in Alhambra, California on March 11, 2025.  Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images On President Donald Trump‘s first day in office, he signed an executive order aiming to eliminate the “electric vehicle mandate” and remove subsidies that favor EVs. Since then, his administration has taken steps… Continue reading Here’s what U.S. automakers are saying about Trump’s changing EV policies

TechCrunch Mobility: The triple punch headed for automakers

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I took a tour through a few 10Q reports this week to get a sense of how EV makers like Rivian and Lucid… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: The triple punch headed for automakers

Ford’s new line of affordable vehicles to start at about $30,000

By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) -Ford plans to start rolling out its new family of affordable electric vehicles in 2027, including a midsize pickup truck with a target starting price of $30,000, the company said on Monday, as it aspires to the cost efficiency of Chinese rivals. The new midsize four-door pickup will be assembled… Continue reading Ford’s new line of affordable vehicles to start at about $30,000

@niche: THE UGLY REALITY FACING DETROIT.003997

By Peter M. DeLorenzo Detroit. I’m always amazed (not) when mainstream journalists stumble upon some detail of the auto business that fascinates them. In this case, a friend and former advertising colleague passed along a feature article in The Washington Post that ran last fall, a story that has even more resonance today. The two-part headline? “More Americans… Continue reading @niche: THE UGLY REALITY FACING DETROIT.003997