There’s something fascinating about French cars – this intangible quality that’s able to turn a humdrum machine into something rather compelling. It’s a tricky one to pin down, but if one is to tap the source of that famed va-va-voom anywhere, it’s surely Rétromobile. Held on the outskirts of Paris, down the road from Parc… Continue reading Uncovering the magic of French cars at Rétromobile 2025
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Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs
(Bloomberg) — Chinese automakers captured their smallest share of Europe’s electric-vehicle market in eight months, after new tariffs added as much as 35% to the cost of importing cars to the region. Most Read from Bloomberg Manufacturers such as BYD Co. and SAIC Motor Corp.’s MG accounted for 7.4% of EV registrations across Europe in… Continue reading Chinese EV Makers Hit EU Wall as Tariffs Add to Import Costs
Dongfeng Motor shares surge as restructuring plans prompt merger speculation
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Shares of Dongfeng Motor soared as much as 85.8% in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese automaker said its parent was planning a restructuring, stoking speculation that some of the state-owned players could be merged as competition grows. The stock jumped to HK$6, its highest since July 2022, shortly after the… Continue reading Dongfeng Motor shares surge as restructuring plans prompt merger speculation
Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor will produce electric vehicles for its Chinese joint-venture partner Dongfeng Motor at its Wuhan factory by year-end, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday, a sign of pressure on the automaker’s China business. By producing EVs for Dongfeng, Nissan aims to reduce fixed costs and increase the operating rate of the factory,… Continue reading Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
Rakesh Srivastava Joins AI Technology Firm BiUP.ai as Advisor
BiUP.ai, an emerging player in the artificial intelligence sector, has appointed former Nissan Motor India Managing Director Rakesh Srivastava as its Mentor and Advisor. The announcement, made in New Delhi on February 14, 2025, marks a significant development for the B2B SaaS platform specializing in AI-driven immersive technology. Srivastava, who brings extensive automotive industry experience… Continue reading Rakesh Srivastava Joins AI Technology Firm BiUP.ai as Advisor
Why the failed Honda/Nissan merger is a win for car fans
Is it okay to be pleased that Honda and Nissan have decided not to merge after all? The two Japanese companies last week decided not to follow through on a proposed deal that was met with a fair degree of surprise when they first announced they were considering it at the end of last year. … Continue reading Why the failed Honda/Nissan merger is a win for car fans
New 2026 Vauxhall Corsa to bring bold redesign and big tech boost
Vauxhall’s next-generation Corsa Electric will land in 2026 with a bold new look, dramatically longer range and more upmarket billing. The new model is due to be one of the first cars to ride on parent company Stellantis’s new STLA Small platform – a replacement for the CMP architecture that underpins today’s car, as well… Continue reading New 2026 Vauxhall Corsa to bring bold redesign and big tech boost
KKR eyes Nissan equity after Honda talks end: sources
Discussions between KKR and Nissan are still in the preliminary stages, with no decisions made yet. Go to Source
As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai
President Donald Trump welcomes South Korea’s President Moon Jae-In at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 22, 2018. Carlos Barria | Reuters DETROIT — As President Donald Trump threatens to further increase tariffs on U.S. trading partners, the greatest impact for the auto industry outside of North America would be additional levies on South… Continue reading As Trump eyes more tariffs, South Korea remains safe haven for GM and Hyundai
Honda and Nissan end merger talks, say they will continue to ‘collaborate’
The Nissan logo appears on a smartphone screen, and in the background, the Honda Motor Company logo is visible in this illustration photo in Reno, United States, on December 26, 2024. Jaques Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan said Thursday they would terminate merger talks, ending speculation over the fate… Continue reading Honda and Nissan end merger talks, say they will continue to ‘collaborate’