Industry News
The suspension of vehicle shipments to the Middle East by luxury automakers such as Ferrari and Maserati illustrates how geopolitical instability is beginning to exert tangible effects on global supply chains, even within high-margin, low-volume sectors. These firms are...
By DCB Editorial
March 23, 2026
Lamborghini reported mixed results for 2025, posting record revenue of €3.2 billion and all-time high deliveries, but lower profits due to U.S. tariffs, currency pressures, and costs linked to cancelling its planned fully electric model....
By Ted Fullerton
March 19, 2026
The illegal war in Iran, waged by an empire in decline, has sent shockwaves through the global economy, driving gasoline prices to levels that sow uncertainty among carmakers, dealers, and drivers alike. Yet amid this...
By Anthony Henson
March 18, 2026
Tesla has partnered with South Korea–based LG Energy Solution to develop a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan. The plant is expected to begin production in 2027 and will produce prismatic LFP battery cells for Tesla’s Megapack...
By DCB Editorial
March 17, 2026
Lucid Motors said it expects to become cash-flow positive later this decade as it expands into cheaper EVs and autonomous driving. At its investor day in New York, the company unveiled a two-seat robotaxi concept without a steering wheel...
By DCB Editorial
March 13, 2026
BMW anticipates a moderate decline in pre-tax earnings for 2026 and flat vehicle deliveries, as trade barriers and intense competition in China continue to challenge the German luxury automaker. CEO Oliver Zipse said the company remains committed to revamping its model lineup and...
By DCB Editorial
March 12, 2026