Industry News
What we’re looking at here is not simply a business decision by BYD—it is a snapshot of how global corporations organise production based on cost structures, state policy, and uneven development across regions. The company’s executive...
By Brian Denton
June 11, 2026
Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor is preparing to enter a new phase of electric vehicle development with plans to mass-produce solid-state batteries in the second half of 2026. The technology, if successfully commercialised, could significantly improve...
By DCB Editorial
June 11, 2026
Honda’s crisis is not merely the story of a struggling automaker. It is a story about what happens when institutions lose contact with the realities that once sustained them. Inside the company, a quiet rebellion...
By Anthony Henson
June 9, 2026
Nissan has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Chinese automaker Chery that will see part of its Sunderland manufacturing site in the United Kingdom repurposed for third-party production, marking another significant shift in the...
By DCB Editorial
June 4, 2026
The promise of India’s electric future, once wrapped in the language of autonomy and industrial self-determination, is now being quietly rewritten in the language of dependency. Tata Motors, long positioned as a symbol of national...
By Anthony Henson
June 4, 2026
Volkswagen has denied reports that it is in talks with Chinese carmakers about using spare production capacity at its European factories, despite acknowledging that excess capacity remains a significant challenge for the company. Speaking at...
By DCB Editorial
June 1, 2026