A Xi-Trump summit deal can throw US carmakers under the China busUS automakers, suppliers and dealers are lobbying the Trump administration to keep Chinese carmakers out of the American market ahead of Pr...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
How Trump's war on EVs derailed America's auto-factory revival | ExplainedUS electric vehicle projects and jobs face setbacks due to policy shifts. Automakers canceled billions in investments and thousands of jobs...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in ChinaGlobal companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact fore...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alertItaly issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, whil...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents sayThe Trump administration plans significant funding increases for programs countering China's global influence. Hundreds of millions will be...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
India-made EVs race ahead globally amid fuel price shockExports rose to 15,641 units in the three months ended June, from 1,122 units a year earlier, showed industry data. This accounted for more...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Dragon in the driving seat: As China becomes the epicentre of the electric age, India feels the tremorsChina is rapidly dominating the electric vehicle market, showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovation at the Shanghai Auto Show. This ...
13 Jul, 2025, 08.58 AM IST
Xiaomi made a cheap Ferrari EV. Who needs Porsche?Xiaomi's YU7 launch has sparked concerns for Western automakers, boasting impressive technology and affordability. While currently focused ...
03 Jul, 2025, 12.22 PM IST
Andy Palmer, the "Godfather" of the EVs, tells us why the Chinese EVs have a brain over the western onesAndy Palmer, often called the "Godfather of EVs," has some very strong opinions about why China is winning the electric vehicle race.
26 Dec, 2024, 01.21 AM IST
Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate China comeback, sources sayMercedes-Benz is planning a $75-million investment in autonomous driving startup Momenta to enhance its market share in China. This partner...
29 Nov, 2024, 10.23 PM IST
How China's EV makers aim to beat Tesla, legacy automakers in EuropeChinese EV titans BYD, Chery and Great Wall Motor (GWM) are preparing a fusillade of product launches - about 20 over the next five years -...
30 May, 2024, 10.53 AM IST
China is charging ahead with EVs. Why is the world worried?Concerns over China's EV dominance in Western markets are rising, with Chinese automakers like BYD offering cheap electric vehicles that un...
19 Mar, 2024, 09.03 PM IST
China poses another threat to the West, this time aimed at automakersChinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are expected to almost double their global market share to 33% by the end of the decade, causin...
05 Sep, 2023, 02.37 PM IST
Toyota Motor to invest $5.3 billion in Japan and US for EV battery supplyThe firm aims to begin battery production between 2024 and 2026 with an investment intended to augment battery production capacity in both ...
31 Aug, 2022, 12.52 PM IST
- Fiat hits 10 pc market share in Western Europe
The Italian automaker Fiat, which has reached a deal for a stake Chrysler and is in talks to take on GM's European operations, defied a con...
14 May, 2009, 04.15 PM IST
- Reports: Mitsubishi to cut 2,000 jobs
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will slash more than 2,000 temporary jobs in Japan by the end of March as the country's fourth largest automaker st...
08 Jan, 2009, 10.15 AM IST