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German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in. Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble due to growing Chinese…
Demand for smart cockpit screens fuels automotive AMOLED market
Shipments of small-sized automotive AMOLED displays measuring under 5 inches are forecast to reach 1.5 million units by 2030, representing a growth of 541 per cent compared to 2025, according to research firm Omdia. As vehicle electronic…
I stopped using Android Auto for just maps and music after finding these 5 apps
Android Auto is fantastic, but if you're like me, you probably only use it for navigation and tunes. And to be fair, that's a lot of what Android Auto is used for. But you're missing out if that's all you use it for. Google's driving platform has a…
German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants
Across Europe, carmakers are in trouble due to growing Chinese competition, weak demand and a choppy transition to electric vehicles (EVs), leaving many plants operating way below capacity. One solution is to open up factories for Chinese…
Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another
China has deliberately and aggressively expanded its EV footprint throughout Europe, the U.K., Asia and Australia, exporting millions of vehicles, building factories and widening supply chains. Despite tariffs, stringent regulations and fierce…
I started using Google Keep with Gemini in Android Auto and stopped fumbling with my phone during drives
Sometimes when I cruise down the highway, my mind wanders, and suddenly a brilliant idea, a critical task, or the missing piece of a draft flashes into my head. Naturally, the immediate instinct is to capture it and fumble for my phone at the next…
Woman quits IT manager job, drives auto and earns Rs 60,000 a month: 'Choosing peace over prestige'
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google A post shared by a startup founder about an unexpected conversation with a woman auto-rickshaw driver has struck a chord online, prompting discussions around career satisfaction, work-life…
I thought text-only Grand Theft Auto roleplay sounded too intimidating-but GTA World is showing me why players are slowing things down
Someone has overdosed, so said the panicked man running down the street towards the infirmary. I follow, pushing through the red swing doors into the hospital reception area, and find a family huddled together in the adjacent waiting room. What…
Analyst See More Upside Despite Micron Technology's (MU) 90% Gains in May
Despite Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU)'s impressive 90% gains in May 2026, the Street continues to increase price targets, reflecting continued bullish sentiment on the stock. Micron Technology is also among our Best Performing Stocks in May.
The Jeff Bezos-Backed EV Pickup Reportedly Has a Deal with Carvana Ahead of Sales Launch
Ahead of its launch late this year, Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto is figuring out how it's going to sell its all-electric small pickup truck, and it's reportedly getting on board with online automotive retailer Carvana. According to TechCrunch…
Why Synchromesh Transmissions Were So Revolutionary
Today, we take smooth, drama-free gear changes completely for granted. You press the clutch, flick the shifter from second to third, and it just clicks into place. But before Earl Thompson cracked the code in the late 1920s, driving a manual…
Abdul El-Sayed scores key endorsement in Michigan Senate race
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has picked up a key endorsement from the United Auto Workers (UAW), adding labor firepower to a crowded primary field. El-Sayed is competing against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and state Sen.
Making Sense of America's Low Fertility Rate
“USA250: The Story of the World's Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America's first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. In April, the federal government reported that America's total…
Protectionists Should Seriously Embrace My Facetious Proposal
Here's a letter to the Wall Street Journal. You report that because “Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever … the average vehicle on U.S. roads is about 13 years old, a historic high and a 10% jump from a decade ago”…
Car industry pressing EU for further delay to Brexit EV tariffs
The EU and UK car industries are urging the European Commission to adjust the Brexit trade deal and suspend, for a second time, tariffs on imports of electric vehicles. They have expressed concerns that they will not be able to meet the conditions…
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