Toyota is still on track to launch its first solid-state battery-powered vehicle within the next two to three years. An executive confirmed Toyota’s timeline at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Toyota’s first solid-state battery-powered EV is on track Earlier this month, Toyota said it aims to “achieve the world’s first practical use of all-solid-state… Continue reading Toyota’s solid-state EV battery dreams might actually come true
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Tesla’s scaled-back robotaxi timeline is lagging in regulatory approval
Elon Musk recently walked back his impossible extremely ambitious robotaxi goals, shifting from a target of reaching “half the U.S. population by the end of 2025” to a more “modest” goal of launching in “eight to 10 U.S. metro areas” within the next two months. Now, in a development that should surprise no one, a… Continue reading Tesla’s scaled-back robotaxi timeline is lagging in regulatory approval
One-off Ferrari SC40 pays tribute to the iconic F40
The latest in a long line of unique, tailor-made commissions from Ferrari has been revealed, a car specially created for one of the brand’s most auspicious customers. Based on the 296 GTB, the Ferrari SC40 isn’t just an incredibly special car for a very special customer, but also a chance for Ferrari’s design team to… Continue reading One-off Ferrari SC40 pays tribute to the iconic F40
A ‘war room’ mentality: How auto giants are battling the Nexperia chip crunch
A Honda sedan moves down the assembly line on Jan. 28, 2025 at the automaker’s assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio. Michael Wayland / CNBC Global automakers are once again bracing for production disruptions due to a potential shortage of automotive semiconductor chips, this time sparked by the Dutch government amid geopolitical tensions between the U.S.… Continue reading A ‘war room’ mentality: How auto giants are battling the Nexperia chip crunch
Jeep maker Stellantis stock falls 9% after issuing warning on one-off costs
A new Jeep Wrangler 4-Door Sahara 4×4 vehicle displayed for sale at a Stellantis NV dealership in Miami, Florida, US, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Stellantis fell sharply Thursday after the automaker issued a warning on one-off costs through the second half of the year… Continue reading Jeep maker Stellantis stock falls 9% after issuing warning on one-off costs
Omnicom and Interpublic Announce Extension of Exchange Offers in Connection with Expected Merger Closing
NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom Group Inc. (“Omnicom”) (NYSE: OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (“IPG”) (NYSE: IPG) today announced that, in connection with the closing of the merger between Omnicom and IPG expected by the end of November, Omnicom has extended the expiration date of its previously announced exchange… Continue reading Omnicom and Interpublic Announce Extension of Exchange Offers in Connection with Expected Merger Closing
Let’s get technical: Manufacturer training centres
In recent months, some of the major commercial vehicle manufacturers have opened technical training centres in the UK, offering a modern environment to deliver practical and theoretical training to apprentices and technicians. With much time, effort and money invested in these facilities, it shows a willingness by vehicle makers to develop employee skills in traditional… Continue reading Let’s get technical: Manufacturer training centres
German FAZ: Volkswagen sees chip supply secured in the short term010158
Despite the chip crisis, Volkswagen probably won’t have to order any production stops next week. As things stand today, production is secured at all German locations within this period, the group announced in Wolfsburg. This also applies to the subsidiaries Audi, Porsche and VW Commercial Vehicles, said a spokesman when asked. However, it is not… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen sees chip supply secured in the short term010158
German Manager Magazine: Stellantis: Sales increase in Europe and North America, shares fall despite recovery004523
The Opel-Mother Stellantis increased sales in the third quarter for the first time in almost two years. Revenues increased by 13 percent to 37.2 billion euros from July to September, the company announced on Thursday. The group also lowered its estimate of the burden on US customs policy to around one billion euros for 2025,… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Stellantis: Sales increase in Europe and North America, shares fall despite recovery004523
ALAMO GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL
SEGUIN, Texas, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter of 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.… Continue reading ALAMO GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL