Industry News
Tesla wants you to see momentum. A “high-volume production line” for the Tesla Semi sounds like a turning point—but it’s also a carefully chosen phrase that stops short of proving true scale. This isn’t the first time the...
By Brian Denton
May 4, 2026
Germany’s auto industry group (VDA) is urging calm after Donald Trump announced plans to raise U.S. tariffs on EU cars and trucks from 15% to 25%. The VDA warns the move would hit European carmakers hard, adding...
By DCB Editorial
May 4, 2026
For a company that built its reputation on precision engineering and unwavering confidence, Porsche suddenly looks… cautious. Yes, the headline numbers are respectable. A 7.1% margin in the current climate isn’t embarrassing, and landing near the top...
By Brian Denton
April 30, 2026
XPeng is exploring partnerships with overseas automakers as it seeks to bring its driver-assistance and autonomous-driving technology to global markets and expand production beyond China. Chairman He Xiaopeng said the company’s system is designed to be...
By DCB Editorial
April 24, 2026
During Tesla’s Q1 earnings call, Elon Musk laid out a bold long-term vision: most of Tesla’s vehicles will eventually be fully autonomous, with the upcoming two-seater Cybercab expected to dominate production over time. In that future, human driving would...
By DCB Editorial
April 23, 2026
General Motors is reportedly delaying—indefinitely—its next-generation full-size electric truck programme. That includes major products like the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra, which were originally expected to anchor its late-decade EV strategy. Now, what does that tell us? It...
By Brian Denton
April 22, 2026