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globaltimes.cn - Xinhua - China-EU auto trade consensus eases uncertainty, delivers mutual benefits
China-EU auto trade consensus eases uncertainty, delivers mutual benefits
Global Times –

Visitors try out a vehicle at the booth of Chinese automaker Li Auto during the 2026 Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, on Oct. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo) The latest consensus reached between China and the European Union (EU) on hybrid vehicle…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jun Ji-hye - Tesla boom raises concerns over Korean auto insurers' loss ratios
Tesla boom raises concerns over Korean auto insurers' loss ratios
The Korea Times –

The growing popularity of imported electric vehicles (EVs) such as Tesla's Model Y in Korea is raising concerns among non-life insurers that high repair costs could push up auto insurance loss ratios, industry officials said Sunday. Figures from…

gcn.com - Hugo Rojas - Samsung reportedly shifts automotive chip engineers to AI work
Samsung reportedly shifts automotive chip engineers to AI work
GCN –

Samsung Electronics has reportedly begun moving engineers out of its automotive chip division and into artificial intelligence processor development, according to industry reporting this week. The shift raises fresh questions about the future of…

indianexpress.com - Anil Sasi - Adil Jal Darukhanawala's Kinetic's Electric Energy decodes five decades of Indian automotive innovation
Adil Jal Darukhanawala's Kinetic's Electric Energy decodes five decades of Indian automotive innovation
The Indian Express –

The Kinetic Luna, the cheapest form of mobility for India's masses for much of the Seventies and Eighties, was built to a plan: it had to be under 50 kg in weight; completely indigenous; and priced at Rs 1,600 per unit. When it finally rolled out…

fool.com - Jack Delaney - Lucid vs. Rivian Automotive: Which EV Stock Wins for Long-Term Investors?
Lucid vs. Rivian Automotive: Which EV Stock Wins for Long-Term Investors?
The Motley Fool –

The electric vehicle (EV) market remains a high-stakes arena where luxury and utility fight for dominance. Choosing between Lucid Group (LCID -10.57%) and Rivian Automotive (RIVN -4.61%) depends on your risk appetite and long-term outlook for the…

fool.com - Brendan Coffey - Advance Auto Parts vs. Airbnb: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Advance Auto Parts vs. Airbnb: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The Motley Fool –

Investors often weigh stable, brick-and-mortar retailers against high-growth digital platforms. Choosing between Advance Auto Parts (AAP +1.21%) and Airbnb (ABNB -0.33%) depends on whether you prioritize value or growth in your portfolio. Advance…

polygon.com - Josh Broadwell - Grand Theft Auto 4 Was Rockstar at Its Best: Unpredictable
Grand Theft Auto 4 Was Rockstar at Its Best: Unpredictable
Polygon.com –

By the time Grand Theft Auto 4 launched in 2008, Rockstar had carved itself an unassailable niche and a reputation for innovation. And yet for all that praise, it was pretty easy to guess what a new GTA game would be like. The formula changed…

fool.com - Brendan Coffey - Advance Auto Parts vs. Uber Technologies: Fix the Car or Ride in It? Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Advance Auto Parts vs. Uber Technologies: Fix the Car or Ride in It? Which Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The Motley Fool –

Investors often choose between steady value plays and high-growth platforms. Today, we weigh the recovery potential of Advance Auto Parts (AAP +1.21%) against the global scale of Uber Technologies (UBER -1.29%). Advance Auto Parts provides…

independent.co.uk - Alex Croft - UK should scrap 'stupid' ban on petrol cars to close EU trade deal, says Renault boss
UK should scrap 'stupid' ban on petrol cars to close EU trade deal, says Renault boss
The Independent –

The UK should get rid of a “stupid” ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars in order to close a trade deal with the European Union, the chief of Renault has said. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Renault CEO François Provost…

chroniclelive.co.uk - Nicholas Dawson - Martin Lewis issues subscription auto-renewal warning as fan charged £229
Martin Lewis issues subscription auto-renewal warning as fan charged £229
Chronicle Live –

Household finances expert Martin Lewis is urging households to monitor their subscriptions closely to avoid being caught out by unexpected price rises. He also highlighted the importance of upcoming new consumer protection laws. The warning follows…

autoguide.com - Marcus Lewinsky - VW Lines Up Trucks and Off-Road SUVs to Chase Wrangler and Bronco
VW Lines Up Trucks and Off-Road SUVs to Chase Wrangler and Bronco
Autoguide –

Volkswagen AG is preparing a push into the segment of the U.S. market it has long avoided, with Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume turning to light trucks and off-road sport utility vehicles as growth elsewhere stalls. The move comes as the…

marketbeat.com - Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) - What Are Investment Firms Thinking About This Stock?
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) - What Are Investment Firms Thinking About This Stock?
MarketBeat –

Shares of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG - Get Free Report) have been assigned a consensus recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' from the ten research firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Five investment…

gcn.com - Hugo Rojas - Microchip and Elektrobit team up on vehicle software tools
Microchip and Elektrobit team up on vehicle software tools
GCN –

Microchip Technology and Elektrobit announced a partnership on October 15 to simplify software development for automakers and suppliers building on Microchip's automotive chip platforms. The collaboration pairs Elektrobit's AUTOSAR software…

autoguide.com - Marcus Lewinsky - LeBron James' Bespoke Maybach S680 Goes To Auction
LeBron James' Bespoke Maybach S680 Goes To Auction
Autoguide –

Gooding Christie's has named the headline lot for its first Retromobile New York sale: a Mercedes-Maybach S680 that LeBron James designed through the Manufaktur Made to Measure program, then set aside for charity. The auctions run November 20 and…

seekingalpha.com - Sorrento Research - First Financial: Acquisitions Drive 2027 Growth (NASDAQ:THFF)
First Financial: Acquisitions Drive 2027 Growth (NASDAQ:THFF)
Seeking Alpha –

First Financial Corporation is rated BUY, trading at a P/B discount and exhibiting superior forward ROE and EPS growth versus sector medians. The First Illinois Financial merger is expected to drive net interest income and ROE growth beginning in…

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