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...

Tesla is joining automakers such as BYD, SAIC, Mercedes, BMW and Geely in a legal challenge against the European Union over tariffs imposed on Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs). Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai produces cars for...

We often say here at DCB that Germany is the EU and the EU is Germany—it functions like a supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way, exerting a powerful economic and industrial...

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...

Rolls-Royce has announced a £300 million ($376 million) investment to expand its Goodwood plant, focusing on its Bespoke services and the exclusive Coachbuild program, which offers ultra-wealthy clients the opportunity to design fully customized vehicles. The move caters to...

Rivian exceeded analysts’ expectations for Q4 deliveries, signalling recovery from a component shortage that had constrained production. The company delivered 14,183 vehicles, a 42% increase from the previous quarter, and produced 12,727 vehicles, both surpassing...