Industry News
Lotus’s announcement that it will cut 550 jobs in the U.K. — nearly 40 percent of its domestic workforce — is more than just a corporate restructuring. It is a microcosm of the pressures reshaping...
By Anthony Henson
August 28, 2025
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
What we’re seeing with Dongfeng’s decision to sell its 50% stake in its Honda engine joint venture is not just a business transaction — it’s a symptom of a larger systemic shift. For decades, foreign...
By Peter Fitch
August 18, 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