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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 industry braces for motor oil shortage
NEW YORK — Wholesale motor oil prices are rising rapidly, and some industry executives are warning of imminent shortages caused by the war with Iran. Damage to key facilities in the Middle East and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz have…
Fire-Damaged Auto Aluminum Plant Closer to Restarting
A fire-damaged aluminum rolling plant in upstate New York that supplies Ford Motor and other automakers will return to service in the next few weeks, its owner said Tuesday. The restart of the Oswego, N.Y., Novelis plant is running slightly ahead…
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…
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…
Investment Advisor Trims Position in Automotive Supplier, According to Recent SEC Filing
On May 15, 2026, Lonestar Capital Management LLC disclosed selling 656,574 shares of Dauch Corporation (DCH 5.57%), an estimated $4.57 million trade based on the quarterly average price. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange…
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…
'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…
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…
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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