Industry News
China’s Great Wall Motor (GWM) is aiming to produce 300,000 vehicles annually in Europe by 2029, part of a broader effort to escape the pressures of domestic overcapacity and fierce price competition. The company is...
By DCB Editorial
November 26, 2025
Volkswagen said its new software and electronics architecture, being co-developed with Rivian could eventually be used in its internal-combustion vehicles, though the current focus remains on battery-electric models. The partnership aims to overcome years of...
By DCB Editorial
November 25, 2025
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse didn’t exactly admit it, but the truth is obvious to anyone paying attention: nobody wants hydrogen fuel cell cars. The Headlines spun his comments into a narrative about Germany “falling behind”...
By Paul Whiston
November 24, 2025
General Motors is directing thousands of suppliers to remove Chinese-sourced parts from their supply chains, as the automaker seeks to boost resilience amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. Some suppliers have been given a 2027 deadline...
By DCB Editorial
November 12, 2025
The European Commission announced on Saturday that Chinese authorities had confirmed a partial resumption of Nexperia chip exports, offering a temporary reprieve to the automotive sector that has faced mounting disruption. The crisis originated in...
By Paul Whiston
November 10, 2025
Rivian’s decision to award its CEO, RJ Scaringe, a potential $4.6 billion compensation package over the next decade represents a profound statement about how America’s new industrial economy is defining success. The plan echoes Tesla’s...
By Paul Whiston
November 10, 2025