CHENGDU, China, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Dujiangyan Village Candy Fair kicked off on New Year’s Eve in Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, home to the world’s oldest functioning irrigation system. The event began with a lantern show themed around the region’s millennia-old water conservancy wisdom. Giant lantern installations inspired by the story of Li Bing, the… Continue reading Village candy fair kicks off in Dujiangyan, Sichuan
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German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010402
There is fear of a major industrial decline in Germany, and in terms of job losses, nowhere is the need as great as in the most German of all industries: automobile manufacturing. In the decades since the Second World War, the global reputation of their cars has not only made Germans rich, but also proud.… Continue reading German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010402
German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010402
There is fear of a major industrial decline in Germany, and in terms of job losses, nowhere is the need as great as in the most German of all industries: automobile manufacturing. In the decades since the Second World War, the global reputation of their cars has not only made Germans rich, but also proud.… Continue reading German FAZ: The German car manufacturers are playing on the attack again – that’s a good thing!010402
120’s plenty: ‘Baby’ BMW was all the car I needed in 2025
I evaluated many newcomers this year, virtually all of which were a whacking great SUV, a life-complicating EV or a combination of both. Consequently the car that I enjoyed far above all others in 2025 wasn’t at all innovative or even new: it was a small, modestly sporty, petrol-powered hatchback of a variety that has… Continue reading 120’s plenty: ‘Baby’ BMW was all the car I needed in 2025
Indian auto sector ends 2025 on strong note with decisive YoY growth: Report
According to a repor, the industry benefited from significant tailwinds including GST rate rationalization, lower interest rates for financing, and better affordability that sustained demand even after the conclusion of the festive season. The Indian automotive sector concluded the final month of 2025 with robust performance across major segments, driven by improved macroeconomic conditions and… Continue reading Indian auto sector ends 2025 on strong note with decisive YoY growth: Report
Cars that will die in 2026: get ’em before they’re gone
BMW was commissioned by Toyota to do the underpinnings of the current Supra, and it duly did so by developing that car’s components in tandem with those of the G29 Z4, the results of which are pretty spectacular on both sides. But if anything, the Z4 feels the more exciting of the two to drive,… Continue reading Cars that will die in 2026: get ’em before they’re gone
German FAZ: How Toyota wants to attack Porsche and Mercedes010397
When Akio Toyoda presents a new project, he likes to use big words. When Toyota Motor’s chairman introduced the new Century brand, he said at the opening of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo this fall: “I want to build the brand so that it shares the soul of Japan and the pride of Japan… Continue reading German FAZ: How Toyota wants to attack Porsche and Mercedes010397
HERE Technologies retains #1 ranking in Omdia’s 2025 Location Platform Index, setting the pace for software-defined vehicles and AI innovation
Amsterdam – HERE Technologies, the leading digital mapping and location data company, has once again been named the #1 location platform by Omdia, a global technology research leader. The 2025 Omdia Location Platform Index evaluates the world’s foremost location technology providers including HERE, Google, TomTom and Mapbox. The 2025 Omdia Location Platform Index evaluates providers based… Continue reading HERE Technologies retains #1 ranking in Omdia’s 2025 Location Platform Index, setting the pace for software-defined vehicles and AI innovation
Lancement de la foire villageoise des confiseries à Dujiangyan, dans le Sichuan
CHENGDU, Chine, 2 janvier 2026 /PRNewswire/ — L’édition 2026 de la foire villageoise des confiseries de Dujiangyan a débuté la veille du Nouvel An à Dujiangyan, dans la province du Sichuan, où se trouve le plus ancien système d’irrigation en état de marche au monde. Continue Reading 11 22 L’événement a débuté par un spectacle de lanternes… Continue reading Lancement de la foire villageoise des confiseries à Dujiangyan, dans le Sichuan
Engines of Change: Ashok Leyland’s Diversification Gambit Pays Off
The fortunes of Ashok Leyland, just like the rest of the commercial vehicle industry, were inextricably linked to the rhythmic but volatile cycles of the truck and bus markets. In an industry where “seasonality” is often a euphemism for unpredictable downturns, the company’s Power Solution Business (PSB), the unit responsible for its engines, was initially… Continue reading Engines of Change: Ashok Leyland’s Diversification Gambit Pays Off