Platinum set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost

Platinum prices are on ⁠track for their strongest monthly rally in nearly four decades in December, fuelled by the EU’s U-turn on its 2035 combustion-engine ban, a tight supply backdrop and rising investment demand for precious ‌metals. Platinum and palladium, ‌both used in autocatalysts that reduce car exhaust emissions, have surged this year as US… Continue reading Platinum set for biggest monthly gain in 39 years on EU auto policy boost

After Over 40 Years, Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida to Marine Automotive Group

Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida from Don Mealey Sport Auto Group to U.S. Marine of Marine Automotive Group IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of… Continue reading After Over 40 Years, Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Sport Mitsubishi in Orlando, Florida to Marine Automotive Group

Foxtron to acquire Yulon Motor’s Luxgen for $25 million

Foxtron still operates a contract design ‍and manufacturing services (CDMS) ⁠business model, ⁠under which it makes electric vehicles for car brands. Foxtron Vehicle Technologies , a joint venture between Taiwan‘s Foxconn and Yulon ⁠Motor, said on Friday it would acquire Yulon Motor‘s Luxgen passenger-car brand for T$787.6 million ($24.95 million). The deal, which has been… Continue reading Foxtron to acquire Yulon Motor’s Luxgen for $25 million

MUFG Bank Announces ₹39,618 Crore Investment in Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance Limited has entered into definitive agreements with MUFG Bank Ltd. for an investment of INR 39,618 crore (approximately USD 4.4 billion) through a preferential issuance of equity shares. The transaction, approved by Shriram Finance’s Board of Directors today, will result in MUFG Bank acquiring a 20% stake on a fully diluted basis. The… Continue reading MUFG Bank Announces ₹39,618 Crore Investment in Shriram Finance

World NM: Isuzu UTE Australia Celebrates 400,000th Vehicle Delivery001955

The official distributor of Isuzu passenger vehicles in Australia, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Corporation, has recently delivered its 400,000th vehicle. According to Isuzu UTE Australia, no fewer than 280,000 pickups and just around 120,000 sport utility vehicles were delivered in the Land Down Under since 2008. Of the aforementioned total, more… Continue reading World NM: Isuzu UTE Australia Celebrates 400,000th Vehicle Delivery001955

German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010357 in the future

The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010357 in the future

Power Transformers Market Outlook 2030: Growing at 6% CAGR Driven by Grid Modernization & Renewable Energy Integration; Asia-Pacific Leads, Reports Mordor Intelligence

HYDERABAD, India, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest report of Mordor Intelligence, the global power transformer market is set to grow from about USD 24.8 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 33.5 billion by 2030, reflecting a steady 6.22% CAGR. Demand is accelerating as industries electrify, utilities expand renewable connections, and regulators… Continue reading Power Transformers Market Outlook 2030: Growing at 6% CAGR Driven by Grid Modernization & Renewable Energy Integration; Asia-Pacific Leads, Reports Mordor Intelligence

Clean Technica: Op-Ed: How A $14,000 Electric Kei Car Became Japan’s Best-Selling EV & Saved Nissan004291

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. While Tesla and BYD (not in that order) dominate EV headlines globally, Japan’s EV sales success for three consecutive years is a tiny 11-foot-long kei car that costs roughly $14,000 after subsidies and offers just 112 miles of range. The Nissan Sakura has become more… Continue reading Clean Technica: Op-Ed: How A $14,000 Electric Kei Car Became Japan’s Best-Selling EV & Saved Nissan004291

Georgia Power receives turbine and generator for new Unit 9 at Plant Yates

 Progress continues on new Units 8 and 9 as expansion moves forward to meet Georgia’s growing energy demand ATLANTA, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Progress continues on new natural gas generation units at Plant Yates in Coweta County, Georgia, located about an hour southwest of Atlanta. Georgia Power recently received delivery of the latest major components… Continue reading Georgia Power receives turbine and generator for new Unit 9 at Plant Yates

German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future

The auto industry, which is not lacking in new alliances, is now richer in terms of cooperation. On Tuesday, the American manufacturer Ford and the French manufacturer Renault announced that they would enter into a strategic partnership in passenger car development for the first time. They also signed a declaration of intent on the possibility… Continue reading German FAZ: Ford will produce cars at Renault010339 in the future