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Where the auto supply chain is most threatened by the Iran war
Aluminum, plastics and other materials are at risk from supply chain disruptions as a result of the Iran war, which could have ripple effects for the global auto industry. That comes as automakers are confronting tariffs and massive spending on…
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. 0811 GMT – Rheinmetall's 2026 guidance is a touch light on operating profit but its mid-term…
Lucid Gravity Goes Mainstream with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
The final barrier to the purchase of the new Lucid Gravity for many has been removed by the EV maker, which is now offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard equipment on its new all-electric SUV. Good news if you own one of the estimated…
Acquisition of shares of Rohe Auto AS, SKO Motors OÜ and SKO Motors Kinnisvara OÜ
On 7 January 2026, TKM Grupp AS issued a market announcement notifying of signing a contract under which its subsidiary TKM Auto OÜ will acquire 100% shares of Rohe Auto AS, SKO Motors OÜ and SKO Motors Kinnisvara OÜ after the…
Best Credit Unions for Auto Loans March 2026
Credit union auto loans work like auto loans from other lenders but often have lower interest rates. You generally must become a member to get a credit union auto loan. Credit union auto loan types include new-car loans, used-car loans, refinance…
Tales From the Beat Episode 134: Auto Journalist Matt DeLorenzo
Hi everyone, I'm Ed Garsten, and welcome to Episode 134 of Tales from the Beat, where we look at news and PR from both sides of the scrimmage line. I've got a great guest who's kind of lurking in the box next to me: longtime, respected automotive…
Japanese auto parts makers eye Russian aluminum - Bloomberg
Japanese auto parts makers have entered into talks with Russian aluminum giant Rusal as disruptions from the escalating Middle East conflict squeeze supplies, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Although Rusal's…
Autos, Cabs Queue Up For Gas Refill
Hyderabad: Families in Hyderabad are panic-booking gas cylinders as a precautionary measure amid shortage of LPG due to ongoing US-Iran war. At petrol stations, auto-rickshaws and motor cabs are queuing up to refill gas, fearing further shortage of…
Privacy watchdog 'monitoring' U.S. auto insurance phone tracking lawsuit - National
The office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it is “monitoring” a proposed U.S. class-action lawsuit in which some auto insurers are facing allegations of misusing driver data collected via smartphones and other technology. The…
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Media Mantra Group appoints Saahil Anant as senior director
Media Mantra Group has appointed Saahil Anant as senior director to lead its automotive and technology communications practice. He will be based in Gurugram and will oversee the agency's work with clients in the two sectors. Anant has more than 16…
Wholesale used auto prices rose in February ahead of the spring selling season (KMX:NYSE)
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index for February showed a firming wholesale market, with prices rising more than is typical for the time of year and demand indicators pointing to a robust start to the spring selling season. The index increased to…
Sivers Semiconductors Expands Photonics Footprint with Automotive and Industrial LiDAR
Sivers Semiconductors AB, a global leader in photonics and wireless technologies, announced their strategic LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) customer has incorporated Sivers technology across their platforms and will ramp production from Q4 2026…
Auto sales sink in China as phase out of subsidies for trade-ins hits demand
HONG KONG -- China's domestic passenger car sales fell 34.2% in February from a year earlier, an industry association said Wednesday, reflecting weakening demand as some trade-in subsidies are phased out. Only 950,000 units of passenger cars were…
Draft electric vehicle policy 2026: Year-wise incentives to buy electric autos & two-wheelers; also for women, transgenders
5 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Year-wise incentives of up to Rs 10,000 per kWh (kilowatt-hour) for electric two-wheelers – capped at Rs 30,000 – and Rs 50,000 for electric auto-rickshaws, along with incentives…
CarGurus Is Quietly Becoming the Auto Marketplace to Beat
While the broader market has been grinding lower in early 2026, CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) has been quietly doing something most auto marketplace competitors can only dream about: growing faster, getting leaner, and embedding itself deeper into dealer…
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