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I'm a top auto industry analyst. Improv taught me to scare myself in public.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erin Keating, an executive analyst for Cox Automotive. It has been edited for length and clarity. People should scare themselves. In public. I tested that theory out in my mid-40s by taking five…
What's the difference between Android Automotive and Google Built-In?
One is a set of apps while the other can run almost everything inside of a car. Despite the popularity of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, car manufacturers are moving away from these phone mirroring applications in favor of native infotainment…
Nissan to launch China-developed pickup truck in Mexico
Visitors gather at the 29th Chengdu International Auto Show held at the Western China International Expo City in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on August 21, 2026. Photo: VCG Japanese automaker Nissan announced on Saturday that it…
Honda's First Ladder-Frame Pickup Will Be a Rebadged Triton
Honda will reportedly source a ladder-frame midsize pickup from Mitsubishi, giving the brand its first body-on-frame truck through a rebadged version of the Mitsubishi Triton. The move marks the first OEM partnership between the two automakers.
China proposes tougher vehicle designing, testing rules
Visitors check out the front trunk of a new energy vehicle at the 2026 Hainan International Auto Expo and the 8th Hainan International New Energy Vehicle Exhibition in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province, on July 9, 2026. Photo: VCG China…
Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to bolster domestic European industry
The boss of Volkswagen has backed EU proposals to boost its domestic industry, arguing European carmakers need to be able to “compete under comparable conditions” with Chinese rivals. Oliver Blume said “Made in Europe”…
Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
French carmaker Citroen has brought back its 2CV brand in a bid to boost sales of electric cars in a difficult market. The new model, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, is a small city runabout with retro styling which harks back to one of the…
Audi India mulling local production of electric car, aims to double market share in 3-5 years
Audi India is considering local manufacturing of a battery electric vehicle (BEV), with the luxury carmaker betting on a three-pillar strategy to double its market share in the segment over the next three to five years to 15-16 per cent, a top…
Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
International Business Correspondent French carmaker Citroen has brought back its 2CV brand in a bid to boost sales of electric cars in a difficult market. The new model, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, is a small city runabout with retro styling…
Volkswagen CEO says transformation is 'shared responsibility' in appeal to EU
Volkswagen chief Oliver Blume expects European policymakers to create the framework needed to make the German automaker's restructuring a success, he said on Sunday, amid a push by Brussels to shield industry from low-cost Chinese competitors. At…
Business Secretary responds over JLR jobs and China trade policy
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has revealed JLR's fragile position is weighing on his mind as the Government considers imposing tougher tariffs on cheap Chinese electric cars flooding the UK market. Speaking at the West Midlands Growth…
El-Sayed Doubles Down on Medicare for All, Billionaire Taxes, and Mass Amnesty
Last week, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers faced off in a debate before the November 3 election. The two are fighting for Michigan's Senate seat vacated by Sen. Gary Peters. In case you missed the debate, here are four takeaways. El-Sayed wants to…
UK economy set to contract after strong start to summer, say experts
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK economy is forecast to have shrunk in August on…
VOLKSWAGEN SEEKS EUROPEAN SUPPORT: Automaker Warns Of Growing Chinese Competition Amid Massive Restructuring
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume called on European political leaders Sunday to introduce stronger policies supporting domestic automobile manufacturers, warning that growing competition from inexpensive Chinese electric vehicles threatens Europe's…
If I Had a Choice to Invest $10,000 in SpaceX or Nvidia, Here's What I Would Do
Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX +1.25%) has been the most-talked-about stock of the year, and it's finally starting to take flight. It's only up 4% since its first-day closing price, but it's trading up 55% since it bottomed out in August. It…
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