Autocar at 130: revisiting the 9 issues from our debut year

A week later, we learned from one Harry Lawson that a firm was being formed for British car making on “a very large scale”, using patents licensed from Germany’s Daimler – the inventor of the car in 1885 – and American newcomer Edward Pennington. We were excited about his engine, since by using a ‘water… Continue reading Autocar at 130: revisiting the 9 issues from our debut year

Where the Nexperia auto chip crisis stands now as the U.S., China and EU race to contain fallout

The logo of Chinese-owned semiconductor company Nexperia is displayed at the chipmaker’s German facility, after the Dutch government seized control and auto industry bodies sounded the alarm over the possible impact on car production, in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 23, 2025. Jonas Walzberg | Reuters Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia is at the heart of a standoff between… Continue reading Where the Nexperia auto chip crisis stands now as the U.S., China and EU race to contain fallout

German Manager Magazine: Audi: Gernot Döllner cuts profit forecast, US tariffs burden004525

The Ingolstadt car manufacturer Audi reduced due to US President’s tariffs Donald Trump (79) and the displacement of a joint with Porsche developed its forecast. The profit margin will now be between 4 and 6 percent this year, it said Volkswagen-Daughter on Friday. So far it has been one percentage point more. Chief Financial Officer… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Audi: Gernot Döllner cuts profit forecast, US tariffs burden004525

Dacia, Skoda seek first Car of the Year win as 2026 shortlist announced

The seven-strong shortlist has been named for the 2026 Car of the Year. The list includes the Citroën C5 Aircross, Dacia Bigster, Fiat Grande Panda, Kia EV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Renault 4 and Skoda Elroq. A total of 59 jurors from 23 countries each selected seven cars from a long list of 35 cars. The seven… Continue reading Dacia, Skoda seek first Car of the Year win as 2026 shortlist announced

Car industry on brink of shutdown as semiconductor supplies ‘rapidly dwindling’

The Volkswagen Group is one of the car companies that relies on chips from Nexperia. In a statement, the firm said: “Vehicle production at the Wolfsburg, Emden, Zwickau, Osnabrück and Dresden sites is secured for the coming week.” However, VW added that it’s “in close contact with stakeholders in light of the current situation”, and… Continue reading Car industry on brink of shutdown as semiconductor supplies ‘rapidly dwindling’

AMP Launches Premium Electric Vehicle Subscription Service in India

AMP has launched India’s first premium electric vehicle subscription platform, targeting salaried professionals who want access to luxury EVs without purchasing them. The service, announced on October 31, 2025, offers subscriptions for vehicles from manufacturers including BMW, Mercedes, BYD, Audi, and Volvo. The company has begun operations in the National Capital Region with plans to… Continue reading AMP Launches Premium Electric Vehicle Subscription Service in India