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Automotive industry undergoing a great reset in 2026
It's now a year of reckoning for the auto industry: Automakers and their suppliers are navigating the tricky business of tariffs, changing regulatory policies, the impact of war and the high cost of research and development, for starters. CEOs are…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0819 GMT – Ryanair's robust balance sheet and strict cost discipline give it a powerful advantage…
I was left paralysed by rare auto-immune disease overnight' says music star
From DJ'ing in front of a huge crowd, Mason was on a complete high – but days later, he was left paralysed. The chart topper, whose real name is Iason Chronis, became a global star with the Noughties hit, Exceeder, with Princess Superstar…
Android Auto's big 2026 makeover is Gemini at its most practical
Vehicle-specific integrations, Immersive Navigation and Android-inspired widgets are small but helpful additions. At the Android Show: I/O Edition last week, Google promised 2026 would be a big year for Android Auto, with major updates planned for…
Media apps in Android Auto are about to get a big design boost
Google is bringing new features to media apps on Android Auto. Developers will be able to use new components, expanded headers, spotlight sections, and more to offer a better app experience. Apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, Gaana, and others are…
China's Nio slams EV price wars as costs surge, defying cuts by rival Li Auto
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has staked out a contrasting position on pricing to its domestic rival, Li Auto, with a top executive suggesting that carmakers must prioritise profitability as material costs climb. Nio senior vice-president Ji…
Auto exports down over 5% in April amid Middle East crisis: data
Korea's auto exports decreased more than 5 percent from a year earlier in April, amid a sharp decrease in shipments to the Middle East due to a geopolitical crisis there, government data showed Wednesday. The combined value of automobile exports…
Android Auto becoming a better home for your music, with Spotify and Amazon leading the way
A big change is coming to the design of some media apps in Android Auto. That should make it more familiar, and allow for added personalisation. If you're a fan of tech developments which don't revolve around AI, last nights Google I/O event didn't…
Slate went from zero to workingman EV hero overnight
Tried-and-true plans for debuting a new vehicle are practically set in stone in the automotive industry: a few arranged, camouflaged vehicle photos, followed by a fervent denial from the automaker—and then later, an admission that a vehicle…
Slate truck foregoes techy nonsense in favor of practical design
Instead of designing a vehicle around high-tech equipment that serves to inform and entertain a driver and passengers, Slate's truck is a fine example of the question few have asked: What if you just don't? That's the reason why Slate is the winner…
China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time
China's largest car exporter, Chery (9973), is considering entering the US market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday, without giving a timeframe. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT US President…
'Grand Theft Auto 6' fans aren't happy after another fake leak
Grand Theft Auto 6 fans aren't impressed after another strong rumour about the anticipated game ended up being fake. READ MORE: The best games to play while you wait for ‘Grand Theft Auto 6' The game was officially revealed back in December…
GKU Expands Automotive Security Lineup with Launch of Premium D600 Pro Max Dual Dash Cam
GKU, an innovator in advanced vehicular camera systems, today officially announced the UK release of its flagship GKU D600 Pro Max 4K+1080P Front and Rear Dash Cam. Engineered for drivers seeking uncompromising road security, this dual-channel…
Bosch Ltd Q4FY26 net profit rises 3% to ₹569 crore on strong auto demand
Bosch Ltd, the Indian unit of German engineering and technology company Robert Bosch GmbH, reported a 2.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in net profit to ₹568.6 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared with ₹553.6 crore…
Slate's affordable, American-made EV is what's been missing
In her three decades in the auto business, Slate's President of Vehicles Chris Barman watched as affordable, entry-level car brands like Plymouth, Pontiac, Saturn and Scion disappeared. At the same time, legacy auto brands were adding features…
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