President Trump visited Detroit, Michigan, on Tuesday, in the heart of the American auto industry. “Let China come in,” said Trump at one point, a statement that might raise eyebrows for American auto executives. China has low-cost sources of parts and labor, and its BYD is now the largest seller of all-electric cars globally, topping… Continue reading President Trump to U.S. Car Makers: ‘Let China Come.’
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Is General Motors Gaining Momentum in China’s NEV Market?
General Motors’ GM new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in China totalled nearly 1 million units in 2025, representing more than half of the company’s total deliveries in the market. Both NEV volumes and penetration reached record levels, highlighting the rapid pace of GM’s electrification strategy. During the year, General Motors posted gains in both retail… Continue reading Is General Motors Gaining Momentum in China’s NEV Market?
German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012206
Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz: Under high pressure. Photo: PR (3), Getty Images Dusseldorf. The crisis facing German car manufacturers in China is getting worse. In 2025, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW delivered fewer vehicles in the People’s Republic than in 13 years. Between January and December, the three companies together sold less than 3.9 million vehicles –… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW, BMW, Mercedes: German car manufacturers slide to 13-year low in China – VW only number three012206
Tech Billionaires Have No Answer for What’ll Happen If AI Takes All Jobs
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images At this point, tech corporations have made it no secret that their end goal is to replace all jobs with AI — thus cementing themselves as indispensable to the world economy. But what happens if we actually get to that point? Either they… Continue reading Tech Billionaires Have No Answer for What’ll Happen If AI Takes All Jobs
Bain & Company formalizes partnership with seven flagship venture capital firms to drive AI innovation opportunities for clients
Bain & Company’s Venture Ecosystem helps clients tap into innovation by connecting them to leading venture capitalists, technology experts, and startups BOSTON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bain & Company, a global management consulting firm, today announced a partnership with seven leading venture capital firms as the core part of its Venture Ecosystem to connect… Continue reading Bain & Company formalizes partnership with seven flagship venture capital firms to drive AI innovation opportunities for clients
Tesla to stop selling FSD as a standalone package and switch to subscription only
Transportation The Level 2 driver assist system will exclusively be sold as a $99-a-month subscription. The Level 2 driver assist system will exclusively be sold as a $99-a-month subscription. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 14, 2026, 2:04 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation,… Continue reading Tesla to stop selling FSD as a standalone package and switch to subscription only
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi against BMW and Mercedes: Who will win the three-way battle of the premium brands?012202
Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi against BMW and Mercedes: Who will win the three-way battle of the premium brands?012202
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi against BMW and Mercedes: Who will win the three-way battle of the premium brands?012202
Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi against BMW and Mercedes: Who will win the three-way battle of the premium brands?012202
German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi against BMW and Mercedes: Who will win the three-way battle of the premium brands?012202
Car bosses Ola Källenius, Gernot Döllner and Oliver Zipse (from left): For experts, a brand has “disappeared into obscurity”. Photo: Dpa, Reuters, PR, brckmnn [M] Dusseldorf. BMW, Mercedes and Audi are still the largest premium brands in the world. But will they stay that way? All three German manufacturers are under pressure and have lost… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Auto industry: Audi against BMW and Mercedes: Who will win the three-way battle of the premium brands?012202
Private sector to empower exploration of India’s thorium, monazite reserves: Jitendra Singh
India holds the largest thorium and monazite deposits worldwide. NEW DELHI: In a bid to cut foreign dependence for sourcing critical elements, the Centre is looking to rope in private players to explore rare-earth materials such as thorium and monazite. “We are also in the mode of exploring other locations. For thorium and monazite, we… Continue reading Private sector to empower exploration of India’s thorium, monazite reserves: Jitendra Singh