Industry News
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
The old adage still holds true: what goes up must eventually come down. This seems to apply to Tesla, which has blazed a sales trail for EVs for years. Part of Tesla’s meteoric rise can...
By DCB Editorial
February 7, 2025
Aston Martin has become the automotive equivalent of a classic damsel in distress with a gambling addiction. Owning and operating the company feels much like playing a game of Russian roulette. For much of its...
By DCB Editorial
February 4, 2025
The current U.S. administration is finalizing rules to effectively ban most Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market, citing national security concerns. These rules, which follow steep tariff hikes on Chinese EV imports, aim...
By DCB Editorial
January 15, 2025
Mercedes is struggling right now, having recently reported a decline in worldwide sales due to a sharp drop in demand in China. In response, Mercedes UK appears to be engaging in some wild mental gymnastics....
By Chris Ward
January 14, 2025
In 2024, Mercedes-Benz reported a 3% decline in global car sales, totaling 1,983,400 units, due to weaker demand in China (-7%) and Europe (-3%), including a significant 9% drop in Germany. While U.S. car sales rose 8%, the gains could not counteract declines in other...
By DCB Editorial
January 10, 2025