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Volkswagen has triggered a labor dispute by canceling several agreements that guaranteed jobs at six German plants until 2029. The move, aimed at reducing costs and improving competitiveness, has raised the specter of layoffs from next year and...
By DCB Editorial
September 11, 2024
As the global electric vehicle (EV) market continues to accelerate, Japanese automakers are somewhat belatedly stepping up their game. Like an Mecha Anime robot, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, and Nissan have decided to combine forces by...
By DCB Editorial
September 9, 2024
Mercedes-Benz has announced plans to reduce production of its flagship Mercedes S-Class at its Factory 56 plant in Sindelfingen, Germany. This decision comes in response to a significant decline in demand for the luxury sedan,...
By DCB Editorial
August 27, 2024
The quest to develop solid-state batteries for electric vehicles is proving to be a formidable challenge. While Toyota and its partners have emerged as early leaders, the race for commercial viability remains wide open. Solid-state...
By DCB Editorial
August 14, 2024
MG Motor is set to expand its global footprint with the construction of a manufacturing plant and research and development center in Mexico. The move, announced on August 7th, aims to bolster the carmaker’s presence...
By DCB Editorial
August 8, 2024
Germany, the EU’s bellwether economy with the gravitational pull of a black hole, is struggling to sell electric cars. It is a sign of a deepening economic decline. Germany’s electric vehicle market plummeted in July,...
By DCB Editorial
August 7, 2024