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Western Executives Shaken After Visiting China

Getty / Futurism Western automotive and green energy executives who visit China are returning humbled — and even terrified. As The Telegraph reports, the executives are warning that the country’s heavily automated manufacturing industry could quickly leave Western nations behind, especially when it comes to electric vehicles. “We are in a global competition with China,… Continue reading Western Executives Shaken After Visiting China

@Ford: Bringing More Calm: Lincoln Expands Rejuvenate Offering with New Forest Meditation Theme

DEARBORN, Mich., October 14, 2025 – Spending time in nature is a proven way to ease the mind and restore balance. Today, Lincoln is bringing that sense of calm directly to its clients with a new, immersive in-vehicle experience with the help of Lincoln Rejuvenate. Inspired by the serenity of the outdoors, this feature offers… Continue reading @Ford: Bringing More Calm: Lincoln Expands Rejuvenate Offering with New Forest Meditation Theme

GM’s feeling the heat after the US pulled the plug on the $7,500 EV tax credit

GM is suddenly shaking up electric vehicle production plans after issuing a stark warning. The automaker warned that new US policy changes, including killing off the $7,500 EV tax credit, will cost it at least $1.6 billion. GM shifts plans as the EV tax credit expires Although GM set another record by delivering 66,501 electric… Continue reading GM’s feeling the heat after the US pulled the plug on the $7,500 EV tax credit

GM to take $1.6 billion charge related to EV pullback

A Chevrolet Silverado EV and a Chevrolet Brightdrop, which is assembled in Canada, are seen on display at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 13, 2025.  Carlos Osorio | Reuters DETROIT — General Motors’ third-quarter results next week will include a $1.6 billion impact from its all-electric vehicle plans not playing out… Continue reading GM to take $1.6 billion charge related to EV pullback

Carmakers accused in huge UK lawsuits of cheating diesel emissions tests

A London court is hearing a massive lawsuit against major carmakers. Over 1.6 million vehicle owners claim their diesel cars used illegal ‘defeat devices’. Some of the world’s biggest carmakers manipulated diesel emissions tests because they “would rather cheat than comply with the law”, lawyers for over 1.6 million claimants told London’s High Court on… Continue reading Carmakers accused in huge UK lawsuits of cheating diesel emissions tests

Carmakers accused of cheating emissions tests, in UK lawsuits after ‘dieselgate’ scandal

The trial, which will conclude next year with a judgment expected in mid-2026, will focus on a sample of 20 diesel vehicles produced by the five manufacturers, who are being sued by nearly 850,000 of the claimants. Some of the world’s biggest carmakers manipulated diesel emissions tests because they “would rather cheat than comply with… Continue reading Carmakers accused of cheating emissions tests, in UK lawsuits after ‘dieselgate’ scandal

Auto industry leaders from across the South East to identify path to growth

Oxfordshire hosts latest SMMT Regional Forum to assess automotive business growth opportunities in the region. New analysis reveals importance of sector to the South East, with 17,000 jobs supported and £1.4 billion invested by global brands since 2015. Speakers from BMW, Ford of Britain, DAF Trucks and Wrightbus to join hundreds of auto executives from… Continue reading Auto industry leaders from across the South East to identify path to growth