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Ford strategy briefing: Electrification in a cooling market

Like other major carmakers, Ford is having to invest heavily in electric vehicle development while managing margin risks.

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Ford to record $19.5bn charge in shake-up of EV strategy

The charges, tied to a series of changes under its Ford+ plan, will mostly fall in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Nissan starts production of third generation Leaf at UK plant

Sunderland facility transformed to enable EV manufacturing.

Luminar Technologies pursues Chapter 11 amid restructuring push

The company has agreed to sell the equity of Luminar Semiconductors to Quantum Computing for $110m in cash.

Smart #2 begins testing on new electric platform

Smart brand ECA platform is being validated through rigorous testing.

VinFast to lift Indonesia outlay toward $1bn

The statement followed the official opening of the company’s first factory in West Java.

WeRide and Uber roll out robotaxi trips in Dubai

The initial coverage includes parts of Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah, which feature tourist areas near public beaches.

Renault brings EV charging into core operations, pares back Mobilize

Zity’s car-sharing service in Milan has ended, and its Madrid operation will be phased out from 2026.

Volkswagen is the auto sector’s biggest sports spender

Soccer tightens grip on automotive sponsorship across EMEA.