The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026: Electrification and decarbonization accelerate in the UK CV industry
The Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 held at NEC Birmingham showcased how the UK Commercial Vehicle (CV) industry has moved beyond…
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Auto China 2026: Huawei’s ascent from backend supplier to automotive industry front-runner
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show stands as a vivid barometer of reshaping power dynamics in the global automotive industry, with…
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How the Iran war is driving Europe toward Chinese EVs
Europe has established a policy framework to electrify its car market and curb its reliance on imported energy, and on…
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GlobalData revises forecasts down on Middle East conflict
The conflict in the Middle East has continued to be a focus of concern through March 2026, and certainly since…
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China’s auto market achieved steady growth in 2025
2025 was a challenging year for global politics and the world economy. On one hand, regional conflicts erupted in multiple…
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How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward?
Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor…
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European light vehicle production and sales decouple as Chinese imports take off
Despite the trials and tribulations of recent years, European Light Vehicle (LV) sales and production have largely shared the same…
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Middle East auto sales outlook cut for 2026 as geopolitical tensions escalate
Rising geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East are beginning to weigh on regional automotive demand expectations. The latest…
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Will the Iran crisis derail the European truck market’s recovery in 2026?
Since Israeli and US missile strikes on Iran began on 28 February, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz…
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Proton’s 2030 vision: Navigating its ambitious targets and strategy
In 2017, Geely Group acquired a 49.9% stake in Proton, becoming a Foreign Strategic Partner (FSP). The mission was clear:…
