China's rare earths are flowing again, but not freelyAutomotive supply chain faces less shutdown risk as Chinese rare earth magnets resume flow. European suppliers secure licenses, but US-link...
27 Jun, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Export controls are endangering the fragile U.S.-China truceDespite a recent truce on tariffs, the United States and China are engaging in supply chain warfare, wielding export controls over critical...
30 May, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
A China move risked leaving Indian car production dead in its tracksIndia's car production faced risk due to China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets. These magnets are vital for car components. SIA...
29 May, 2025, 04.42 PM IST
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factoriesPresident Trump is set to sign an executive order easing some of the 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, a move intended to boost domestic...
29 Apr, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
Trump to reduce impact of auto tariffs, Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick saysThe Trump administration is set to ease the impact of automotive tariffs by reducing duties on foreign parts used in domestic car manufactu...
29 Apr, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
Bharat Forge shares in focus as Trump plans to ease auto tariff impactBharat Forge shares may be in focus after U.S. officials said the Trump administration would ease proposed automotive tariffs to protect do...
29 Apr, 2025, 09.20 AM IST
Volkswagen to add 'import fee' to cars sold in USVolkswagen plans to add an import fee to U.S. car prices to address the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump. The automaker will also red...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.20 AM IST
Why manufacturing companies do not attain valuations like other sectorsThe few times that manufacturing enters the public discussion is during tragedies - crashes, quality problems, industrial accidents. Such e...
13 Dec, 2022, 11.24 PM IST
Chinese unrest over lockdowns upends global economic outlookMillions of China’s citizens have chafed under a tight lockdown for months as the Communist Party seeks to overcome the spread of the COVID...
29 Nov, 2022, 10.14 AM IST
Mahindra & Mahindra open to investing in EV battery cell maker to secure supplies: CEO Anish ShahMahindra's plans come as Indian companies seek to capitalise on billions of dollars worth of incentives being offered by the government to ...
10 Jul, 2022, 03.21 PM IST
Carmakers feel chip crisis easing as global growth slowsThe breakthrough comes earlier than the companies predicted and marks a bright spot for an industry facing a deteriorating economy and infl...
05 Jun, 2022, 12.22 AM IST
Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortagesNow, a new factor - Russia's war against Ukraine - has thrown up yet another obstacle. Critically important electrical wiring, made in Ukra...
04 Apr, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortagesRussia's war against Ukraine - has thrown up yet another obstacle. Critically important electrical wiring, made in Ukraine, is suddenly out...
03 Apr, 2022, 09.40 PM IST
Electronics, auto companies may reduce output from AprilConsumer electronic companies will be forced to cut production from next month while companies importing finished goods from China may face...
21 Mar, 2022, 11.45 AM IST
Volkswagen CEO demands 'revolution' to tackle TeslaThe German group -- whose 12 brands include Audi, Porsche and Skoda -- is pumping 35 billion euros ($40 billion) into the shift to electric...
04 Nov, 2021, 09.50 PM IST
BMW CEO expects chip investment wave to ease supply crunchA lack of chips used in everything from navigation systems to certain rear-view mirrors has forced carmakers to curtail production just as ...
08 May, 2021, 10.52 AM IST
Global auto firms in a fix as Chinese units fail to reopenMajority of the automakers in China and their suppliers have manufacturing facilities spread all over the mainland and the severely affecte...
11 Feb, 2020, 07.18 AM IST