China’s dominance of the global supply chain is starting to hurt automakers. On April 4, the country cut off exports of a class of minerals called “heavy rare earth elements,” and it sent the global auto industry into a panic. Rare earths are a class of 17 elements that have become indispensable in all kinds… Continue reading How China could shut down auto factories around the world
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Greenland Rises 6% Year to Date: Should You Buy the GTEC Stock?
Greenland Technologies GTEC shares have appreciated 6.1% year to date (YTD), lagging the Zacks Electronics – Miscellaneous Products industry’s return of 10.7% but outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 4.4%. Greenland is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric industrial vehicles (HEVI). Through its China-based… Continue reading Greenland Rises 6% Year to Date: Should You Buy the GTEC Stock?
Greenland Rises 6% Year to Date: Should You Buy the GTEC Stock?
Greenland Technologies GTEC shares have appreciated 6.1% year to date (YTD), lagging the Zacks Electronics – Miscellaneous Products industry’s return of 10.7% but outperforming the Zacks Computer and Technology sector’s return of 4.4%. Greenland is a developer and a manufacturer of drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and electric industrial vehicles (HEVI). Through its China-based… Continue reading Greenland Rises 6% Year to Date: Should You Buy the GTEC Stock?
How Ellesmere Port was saved: inside the old Astra factory’s revival
It made sense, because her husband, an American, was already a paint supplier there. Aston Martin paint is quite different from Ford Transit paint, she found: “I started off thinking five jobs an hour would be easier than 60 jobs an hour, but that was completely wrong. True, Aston paint was very different – many more… Continue reading How Ellesmere Port was saved: inside the old Astra factory’s revival
New Caterham Seven 310 Encore is an ode to one very special engine
Track-focused TOYO R888R tyres are wrapped around a set of 13-inch alloy wheels which have received a bespoke gun metal finish, as does the chassis. Other exterior tweaks include an aero nose cone from the power-mad Caterham Seven 620, a ‘Cup’ mesh grille, carbon fibre front wings, and black finish for the headlights, exhaust heat… Continue reading New Caterham Seven 310 Encore is an ode to one very special engine
Clean Technica: Republican Plan Would Gut CAFE Rules004076
CAFE — corporate average fuel economy — is a term that has been an integral part of the US auto industry since the OPEC oil embargoes of the 1970s. When gasoline was in short supply, it made sense for the government to encourage automakers to design more fuel efficient cars. One way to do that… Continue reading Clean Technica: Republican Plan Would Gut CAFE Rules004076
British cars are being stolen and shipped within a day, fueling a multi-billion-pound crime bill
The theft of luxury cars is highly sophisticated and widespread, with Range Rovers just one of a number of targets for organized crime groups. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Cars are being stolen and shipped from the U.K. within 24 hours, according to a new report which found thefts are costing British… Continue reading British cars are being stolen and shipped within a day, fueling a multi-billion-pound crime bill
Aaron’s Marks 70 Years with Home-Track Return to EchoPark Speedway
Zane Smith pilots the No. 38 Aaron’s Ford Mustang Dark Horse; Lucky Dog joins fans on site; “Fast Lane to Phoenix” sweepstakes now open ATLANTA, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aaron’s is celebrating its 70-year legacy in style this weekend as the rent-to-own retailer heads back to its home track, EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway).… Continue reading Aaron’s Marks 70 Years with Home-Track Return to EchoPark Speedway
World NM: The 2026 Ford Escape Allegedly Won’t Be Sold in Six US States Due to Emission Regulations001936
Our friends at Ford Authority have learned that Ford won’t sell the forthcoming 2026 model year Escape in certain US states. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the cited publication understands that 2026 models will be produced with the non-California emissions system exclusively. In other words, the 2026 Ford Escape would not meet emission regulations… Continue reading World NM: The 2026 Ford Escape Allegedly Won’t Be Sold in Six US States Due to Emission Regulations001936
May 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading May 2025 new car pre-registration figures