Industry News
In a calculated manoeuvre emblematic of late-stage capitalism’s relentless assault on labour, Mercedes-Benz has secured an agreement to offer buyouts and slash planned salary increases, all in the name of “efficiency.” While the company assures...
By Ted Fullerton
March 4, 2025
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle maker, has secured up to $450 million in additional loan funding, yet the company’s fourth-quarter results will be delayed until April. This decision comes as Polestar grapples with an accelerating...
By DCB Editorial
March 3, 2025
Former Tesla Model S engineer-turned-Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson has been removed from his position following the company’s latest financial results, which revealed continued losses. However, Rawlinson’s 12-year tenure at Lucid Motors, including five years as...
By DCB Editorial
February 27, 2025
Porsche is set to cut 1,900 jobs in Germany by 2029 as part of cost-cutting measures aimed at reversing declining profitability amid weak electric vehicle (EV) demand and challenging geopolitical and economic conditions. The job...
By DCB Editorial
February 16, 2025
Xiaomi Auto has made a surprising move by partnering with Hyperion Leasing (Tianjin), a subsidiary of the state-owned China National Machinery Industry Corporation (Sinomach), to facilitate the export of its electric vehicles (EVs) to major...
By James Broughton
February 11, 2025
Corporate mergers — like trying to get two rival rock bands to share a stage without someone throwing a drumstick. The recent talks between Honda and Nissan have hit the skids faster than a supercar...
By Charles Partos
February 10, 2025