Auto executives are hoping for the best and planning for the worst in 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and CEO of Ford Jim Farley clap, as President Trump visits a Ford production center, in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters DETROIT — The only consistency has been inconsistency for the U.S. automotive industry during the first half of this decade — a trend that’s expected… Continue reading Auto executives are hoping for the best and planning for the worst in 2026

Is there a future for contract manufacturing in Europe?

The European car industry is facing decline. Sales in 2025 remain roughly 25% below pre-Covid levels, while production has dropped by around 20% as manufacturers have been forced to close factories or fall into overcapacity. Factories that were once major contributors to Europe’s economy have been shuttered, including many last year: the Ford Saarlouis, Audi Brussels and Stellantis Luton are some… Continue reading Is there a future for contract manufacturing in Europe?

Clean Technica: Time to Trade Your Old EV for a New One?004334

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! New front and rear styling on Premium 2026 Tesla Model Y. Tesla Service and Sales Center Pleasant Grove, Utah. January 12, 2025. Fritz Hasler photo. I have a Tesla Model 3 that is more than 6 years old, so I will… Continue reading Clean Technica: Time to Trade Your Old EV for a New One?004334

The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars

The new Chevy Bolt EV just went into production at GM’s Fairfax plant in Kansas in November, but it won’t be built there for long. Once Bolt production ends, likely in 2027, GM said only internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles will be made at the facility. GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production for ICE… Continue reading The Chevy Bolt EV never got a fighting chance as GM flips back to gas cars

Ex-Google GM & VP Peeyush Ranjan, Launches AI-First EdTech Startup ‘Fermi.ai’ in the US and India

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fermi.ai, a global AI-first edtech startup headquartered in Singapore, is transforming high-school STEM education with personalized learning. The company has launched its platform through subsidiaries in the United States and India, beginning with Math, Physics, and Chemistry. The initiative is led by Peeyush Ranjan, former GM & VP at Google… Continue reading Ex-Google GM & VP Peeyush Ranjan, Launches AI-First EdTech Startup ‘Fermi.ai’ in the US and India

Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of David Taylor Ellisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Ellisville, Missouri to Top-100 Dealership Group, Bommarito Automotive Group

Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of David Taylor Ellisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Ellisville, Missouri from David Taylor to Bommarito Automotive Group IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of David… Continue reading Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of David Taylor Ellisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Ellisville, Missouri to Top-100 Dealership Group, Bommarito Automotive Group