Industry News
There is something deeply revealing about Porsche’s decision to pool its emissions with those of the Chinese electric-car manufacturer XPeng. The German luxury automaker, whose name has long been associated with engineering prowess, speed and...
By Anthony Henson
August 12, 2026
For Americans, there was a time when choosing a new SUV was simple. You wanted petrol, you bought petrol. You wanted to save the planet, you bought an electric one and immediately started discussing charging...
By DCB Editorial
August 12, 2026
The collapse of the German automobile empire in China is not merely a commercial setback. It is a warning about what happens when an industry mistakes yesterday’s prestige for tomorrow’s power. For decades, Mercedes-Benz, BMW...
By Anthony Henson
August 11, 2026
Australia’s household spending continued to show resilience in June, rising more strongly than expected despite higher borrowing costs, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Household spending increased by 0.8% during...
By DCB Editorial
August 6, 2026
Lucid Group has reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results as the electric vehicle maker embarks on an “operational reset” under new CEO Silvio Napoli, delaying its next midsize model while prioritising its robotaxi programme. The company now expects...
By DCB Editorial
August 5, 2026
Aston Martin has turned to the private credit markets for survival, securing more than $500 million in financing from HPS, the private credit arm of BlackRock. It is a transaction that says as much about...
By Anthony Henson
August 4, 2026