Industry News
Volkswagen’s announcement that it has secured alternative semiconductor suppliers is less a story about chips and more a symptom of the structural fragility of global capitalism. Production at VW’s Wolfsburg plant faces disruption not because...
By Anthony Henson
October 24, 2025
Rivian’s recent decision to lay off around 600 employees highlights the structural contradictions facing the electric-vehicle industry. The company expanded rapidly, fueled in large part by U.S. federal tax incentives, yet when these subsidies expired,...
By DCB Editorial
October 23, 2025
General Motors has delivered a third-quarter performance that underscores both the resilience and the contradictions of America’s industrial uncertainties. On Monday, the automaker reported earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, prompting an upward revision to...
By Paul Whiston
October 21, 2025
Several of the world’s major automakers — including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis brands Peugeot and Citroën — face a pivotal trial at London’s High Court over allegations of systematically cheating diesel emissions tests....
By DCB Editorial
October 13, 2025
Ferrari’s recent market reaction underscores a tension between investor expectations and the realities of strategic transition in the automotive sector. Shares fell more than 16%, erasing €13.5 billion ($15.7 billion) from the company’s market capitalisation,...
By DCB Editorial
October 10, 2025
Ferrari just pulled the wraps off the tech behind its first-ever EV, the Elettrica — a huge milestone for the brand. Shown at its Maranello HQ, the production-ready chassis packs an integrated battery and motor...
By DCB Editorial
October 9, 2025