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The investment challenge for OEMs in a highly competitive global market

Keeping up with demand within the increasingly competitive EV market is a challenge for any OEM. What lessons can be learnt from Chinese manufacturers?

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General Motors future models 2026-2036, Part 2

This second of two reports looks at highlights of GMC, Hummer and Chevrolet's likely next vehicle programmes.

Crossing mountains and seas: China’s NEV Go-Global “2.0 Era”

China's domestic NEV market has already entered its survival-of-the-fittest phase, but overseas the race is only just beginning, and early movers have an edge.

Renault confirms 2026 guidance after H1 swing to profit

Net income was €721m in H1 2026, against a loss of €11.14bn in H1 2025.

Toyota’s global sales down in H1

Strong domestic growth in June was offset by weak overseas sales.

Zeekr launches 9X hybrid SUV in Europe

The SUV was designed in Gothenburg, Sweden, and brings together European design cues, a high-voltage hybrid drivetrain and a cabin built around technology.

Amazon’s Zoox cleared for paid rides in steering-wheel-free robotaxis

The approval gives Zoox federal regulatory clearance to run its self-driving vehicle as a paid ride-hailing service.

Nissan’s global sales fall 8% in June

Higher domestic sales were more than offset by weak overseas demand.

BMW names Qualcomm lead chip supplier for next-gen platforms

The new supply arrangement is designed to form the computing foundation for future BMW models, Qualcomm said.

Maruti Suzuki starts Plant D at Hansalpur, taking annual capacity to 1m

Plant D will initially build the battery-electric e VITARA. Across the Hansalpur site, Maruti Suzuki currently produces the Baleno, Fronx, Swift and e VITARA.

Sinochem sells 14% Pirelli stake to Lumina Crown

The shares were held through Marco Polo International Italy, a wholly owned subsidiary of China National Tire & Rubber Corporation (CNRC), which is Sinochem's tyre business.