China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built modelsAutomakers like Ford are seeking U.S. government authorization to continue selling vehicles with Chinese-linked software, facing a ban set ...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
PM Modi-led govt's 12 years in power are 'transformational for industry': Maruti Suzuki chairmanMaruti Suzuki Chairman R C Bhargava lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. He stated these policies have transformed Indi...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil marketsChina's fuel demand has unexpectedly dropped significantly, with gasoline and diesel sales falling as consumers shift to electric vehicles ...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in LondonChinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operati...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
China's domestic car demand under pressure, association exec saysChina's car market faces a tough year. Domestic demand has fallen significantly. This trend is expected to continue until 2026. The automot...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Xpeng boss to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminentThe announcement follows market talk that Shi Xiaoxin, a core executive involved in the IRON project, had left the company earlier this mo...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Seres-backed Saidou launches smart EV brand, partners with ByteDanceSaidou Technology, backed by Seres Group, has launched its AIVA artificial intelligence auto brand. The company is partnering with ByteDanc...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
INSIGHT-How Honda's old guard tried, and failed, to oust its CEOHonda is encountering significant disputes as a faction of retired executives pushes for the removal of CEO Toshihiro Mibe. Citing his fail...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Hot wheels got intelligent: Carmakers are device-fying, and tech companies making cars are bringing their world view with themThe automobile is transforming into a smart device. Traditional carmakers face a challenge as software and data become more valuable than h...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST