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How SiC and GaN are reshaping automotive power electronics
Wide-bandgap (WBG) materials, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), are no longer considered exotic semiconductors. The automotive industry has chosen them for their ability to switch faster, tolerate higher blocking…
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. 0652 GMT – Jasa Marga may benefit from its exposure to the high-growth Jakarta Outer Ring Road…
BMW to cut several thousand jobs in latest blow to German auto sector
Focke Strangmann | Getty Images BMW said on Wednesday it will cut several thousand jobs in Germany by the end of 2027 under a voluntary redundancy program, the latest German carmaker to axe staff in response to…
5 Questions for Autoneum's CEO: How Are You Growing in a Struggling Auto Market?
The automotive supplier Autoneum grew in the first half of 2026 despite a global decline in auto production. CEO Eelco Spoelder is focusing on China and innovative products, as he explained in an interview with the AWP news agency. AWP: Mr.
Automotive Sales Driven By Growth in Hybrids In The Second Quarter of 2026
The most popular automobiles on the lot these days aren't electric vehicles (EVs). Rather, it's hybrid EV/internal combustion engine (ICE) models that American consumers lately most want to own and drive. According to research from Kelley Blue Book…
Hang Seng Index advances nearly 500 points upon market close, Li Auto rose 10pc
Hang Seng Index advanced 497 points at market close on Wednesday, with Li Auto (2015) jumping nearly 10 percent. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 497 points, or 1.96 percent, to 25,807 points, delivering HK$312…
Fed holds rates steady: What it means for credit cards, savings accounts, mortgages and auto loans
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its July meeting. The central bank's benchmark rate influences a wide range of consumer borrowing and savings costs, including mortgages, credit cards, car loans and deposit…
Nikkei Rises 0.9%, Led by Chip, Auto Stocks
0021 GMT — Japanese stocks are higher in early trade, recovering modestly from Tuesday's selloffs in technology stocks. Chip and auto shares are leading the gains. is up 7.6%, and Toyota Motor is 2.3% higher. The dollar is at 163.88 yen…
Auto JLR India gets FTA boost, Q1 sales soar 11 percent
Jaguar Land Rover India has achieved its best-ever first-quarter retail sales for FY27, driven by robust demand for its premium SUV portfolio and significant price benefits from the recently implemented India-UK Free Trade Agreement. JLR India…
Gentex: A Leveraged Strategy For An Undervalued Dominant Auto Supplier (NASDAQ:GNTX)
Gentex is undervalued with 50%+ upside, driven by dominant market share in auto-dimming mirrors and other smaller growth levers. GNTX's narrow economic moat is supported by vertical integration, deep OEM relationships, and high ROTC/ROIC, despite…
Ford's earnings beat puts spotlight on these top-rated global auto manufacturer stocks (CARZ:NASDAQ)
Ford's stronger-than-expected earnings and increased full-year guidance have reinforced its status among top automakers, supporting its bullish investment outlook. The highest-rated automakers, like GM, Ford, and Honda, show strong value, growth…
Auto research group warns tariffs are hitting the smallest suppliers
(The Center Square) – Tariffs intended to rebuild America's auto supplier base may be weakening its most fragile tier, an independent Center for Automotive Research roundtable warned, with small suppliers absorbing the costs. The findings…
The History of Automotive Tires, From Metal to AI
(TestMiles) – A modern tire looks deceptively ordinary: a black ring filled with air. In reality, it carries weight, absorbs impacts, transmits power and creates the grip that allows a car to turn and stop. That sophistication took nearly…
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) Positioned To Outpace Tesla Over The Next Three Years, Analysts Say
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) has emerged as one of the most compelling growth stories in the electric vehicle sector, drawing comparisons to Tesla in its early expansion phase. The company began deliveries of its third EV model, the R2 SUV, in…
Japan earthquake rocks chip and auto manufacturing supply chain in Kyushu
TOKYO – Major Japanese manufacturers have halted production at facilities across the island of Kyushu as they assess the damage from the July 28 deadly earthquake. Toyota said on July 29 it would halt operations at three plants in southern…
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