Industry News
Porsche’s search for a new CEO to replace Oliver Blume underscores a classic governance challenge in Europe’s automotive industry: concentration of leadership amid diverging corporate priorities. Blume has led both Porsche and Volkswagen, but with...
By DCB Editorial
August 27, 2025
Porsche’s decision to halt production plans at its Cellforce battery subsidiary is not simply a company setback—it is a sign of the shifting global dynamics in the electric vehicle industry. With demand growth slowing, particularly...
By DCB Editorial
August 25, 2025
Germany’s economy is undergoing a process few would have predicted this century: deindustrialisation. Long regarded as Europe’s industrial powerhouse, Germany is now grappling with structural headwinds that threaten the very foundation of its manufacturing strength....
By Scott Huntington
August 21, 2025
Lucid Motors’ new Gravity electric crossover had only nine U.S. registrations by June 30, six months after production began, according to industry analysis. By comparison, the Lucid Air sedan saw 4,780 registrations in the first...
By Alberto Frammartino
August 15, 2025
Chinese tech giant and rising EV manufacturer Xiaomi has recruited Kai Langer, former head of design at BMW i, to join its automotive division. Langer, who spent over 20 years at BMW shaping the iconic...
By DCB Editorial
August 13, 2025
Ford CEO Jim Farley recently announced plans for an American-made EV pickup starting at $30,000. If there’s a company least likely to pull it off, it’s Ford. Still, the statement marks a rare admission: the...
By Brian Denton
August 13, 2025