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Chinese automakers focus on exports as domestic sales plunge

Chinese OEM earnings decline sharply in Q1 as domestic competition intensifies.

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Is the BEV world moving away from rare-earth magnets?

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) remain the default for most BEV drivetrains, but they come with reliance on rare-earth magnets.

Hardware vs software: The road to autonomous driving

The need to connect hardware and software is now as important as ever within the automotive industry.

BYD debuts 4nm chip for autonomous driving

The Shenzhen-based automaker said the Xuanji A3 is already in mass production and is designed to support L3 and L4 autonomous driving.

Nissan’s global vehicle sales fall 8% in April

Decline reflects weak overseas demand.

Toyota shelves Lexus electric saloon project amid weaker EV market – report

The vehicle had first been slated for production later this year, but that target had already been deferred to mid-2027.

Michelin weighs up to 1,500 voluntary job cuts in France

Around two-thirds of the affected positions would come from support functions, while the remaining third would be in industrial activities.

Mitsubishi announces global return of the Pajero SUV

Mitsubishi is reviving the venerable nameplate globally with an all new ladder-framed Pajero Cross-Country SUV in Autumn 2026.

Honda’s global output slightly lower in April

Strong domestic output offset by lower overseas volumes.