With the prospect of autonomous cars for all looming eventually (please form an orderly queue), it’s easy to forget that robot taxis are already on the streets in various locations and have been for a while. Nissan recently announced the launch of an ‘autonomous mobility service pilot programme’, which ends 30 January. The trial will use… Continue reading Nissan enters the robotaxi wars
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Entry-level Ford Capri and Explorer get range boost, more power
The entry-level versions of the Ford Capri and Ford Explorer EVs have been updated with new batteries, promising extra range and greater performance. The Standard Range battery has switched from the nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) to lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry. This has boosted the official range of the Capri Standard Range by 45 miles, from 243 to 288, and the… Continue reading Entry-level Ford Capri and Explorer get range boost, more power
Electric Control Panel Industry Research Report 2026: ABB, Siemens, Eaton, and Mitsubishi Electric Lead the $6.15 Billion Market – Opportunities, Trends, Forecasts to 2035F
Company Logo Key opportunities in the electric control panel market include the rise of smart factories, increased demand for remote monitoring, growth in safety-compliant systems, AI-enabled predictive panels, and IoT-integrated solutions. The emphasis on energy efficiency, factory automation, and sustainable materials also presents growth avenues. Electric Control Panel Market Electric Control Panel Market · GlobeNewswire… Continue reading Electric Control Panel Industry Research Report 2026: ABB, Siemens, Eaton, and Mitsubishi Electric Lead the $6.15 Billion Market – Opportunities, Trends, Forecasts to 2035F
Volvo Group Sales Down 9%, Operating Profit Down 22% in 2025
Volvo Group on Tuesday reported a 9% drop in net sales and a 22% decline in adjusted operating income for 2025, reflecting softer demand and currency headwinds, even as the Swedish commercial vehicle maker proposed a total dividend of SEK 13 per share. Net sales fell to SEK 479.2 billion from SEK 526.8 billion a… Continue reading Volvo Group Sales Down 9%, Operating Profit Down 22% in 2025
India-EU FTA Impact on Automotive Sector Likely Limited, Analysts Say
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement signed yesterday is expected to have a limited impact on Indian automotive manufacturers, according to a sector analysis by BNP Paribas Securities India. The trade deal, which will gradually reduce import duties on vehicles, has prompted concerns about increased competition for domestic automakers. However, analysts suggest these worries may… Continue reading India-EU FTA Impact on Automotive Sector Likely Limited, Analysts Say
Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
Auto stocks fell as much as 4.3 per cent on Tuesday after reports said India may slash tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union (EU) as part of the India-Europe free trade agreement, raising fears of increased competition from European carmakers. Analysts said the decline was largely sentiment-driven, with limited impact seen in the… Continue reading Auto companies fall on fear of more EU imports
GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
Cadillac ESCALADE IQL electric SUV (Source: Cadillac) General Motors’ (GM) recent plans to scale back EV production in the US cost the company over $7 billion in 2025. Despite selling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles last year, GM is calling for “significantly” lower EV volume this year. General Motors expects EV volume to drop in 2026… Continue reading GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
‘A day of celebration’: What the blockbuster EU-India trade deal means for auto giants
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) poses for a photograph with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) and European Council President Antonio Costa before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on January 27, 2026. Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images A landmark trade deal between the European Union and… Continue reading ‘A day of celebration’: What the blockbuster EU-India trade deal means for auto giants
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485
There is a lot of movement in the world of small electrical boxes. Renault has the R4 with cult status at the start, Fiat is introducing the Grande Panda, in Wolfsburg a remarkably impressive trio is warming up to the VW Polo, and we’ve probably forgotten one or two. Strength of character can hardly do… Continue reading German FAZ: Kia’s smallest edge 010485