Industry News
Bentley, subsumed under the corporate juggernaut of Volkswagen, is shedding 275 jobs—6 percent of its workforce—in a bid to survive what executives call “turbulent times.” This is not mere accounting; it is a window into...
By Anthony Henson
March 17, 2026
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has confirmed it will stop selling the EX30 and EX30 Cross Country in the United States after the 2026 model year. Dealer orders for U.S. customers will close on March 20, and production of units...
By DCB Editorial
March 17, 2026
Tesla has partnered with South Korea–based LG Energy Solution to develop a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan. The plant is expected to begin production in 2027 and will produce prismatic LFP battery cells for Tesla’s Megapack...
By DCB Editorial
March 17, 2026
Denso, a major supplier to Toyota, has made a bid to acquire Japanese chipmaker Rohm in a deal that could be worth about $8.3 billion. If completed, the acquisition would strengthen Denso’s position in power management semiconductors, which are widely...
By DCB Editorial
March 9, 2026
The Volkswagen Group finds itself at a crossroads. The company’s leadership, embodied by Thomas Schäfer and CEO Oliver Blume, speaks of efficiency and cost-cutting as though they are moral imperatives, yet behind the rhetoric lies the stark reality...
By Anthony Henson
March 8, 2026
Europe’s automotive industry stands at a crossroads, besieged by global competition, fragile supply chains, and rising protectionism. The European Union, in its fervor to lead the world in decarbonisation, has set targets so rigid and...
By Anthony Henson
March 6, 2026