Business 110
Dacia CEO Urges EU to Freeze Small Car Rules to Cut Prices
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Dacia CEO Urges EU to Freeze Small Car Rules to Cut Prices
Katrin Adt says regulation is making cars too expensive and has cost Europe three million sales since 2019, calling for a regulatory freeze on small cars …
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Fashion Firms Urge Burnham to Bring NHS and Military Uniform Production to UK
More than 1,200 signatories, including broadcaster Ben Fogle, have backed a letter calling on Andy Burnham to commit to domestic manufacturing of NHS and defence uniforms, …
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Ford Recalls 225,000 F-150 Trucks Over Fuel Tank Detachment Risk
Ford has issued four new recalls, three involving the F-150, with the largest covering 223,472 pickups whose fuel tanks may not be properly secured and could …
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BMW opens M Performance parts catalogue to X5 and iX5 from launch
BMW will offer M Performance parts for the X5 and electric iX5 from day one, adding aero upgrades, larger wheels and smarter cargo solutions aimed at …
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Trump Open to Chinese Car Plants in US as Detroit Pushes for Ban
President Donald Trump says he would accept Chinese automakers building vehicles in America if they hire US workers, putting him at odds with Detroit's push for …
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US Dealer Seeks $127,000 for Limited BMW M2 Turbo Design Edition
A US BMW dealer is asking just under $127,000 for a 2026 M2 Turbo Design Edition, including a roughly $30,000 market adjustment on a car whose …
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Copart to Acquire ACV Auctions in $1.9bn All-Cash Deal
Copart is buying digital wholesale marketplace ACV Auctions for $1.9 billion in cash, extending its reach from salvage auctions into the dealer trade-in pipeline and the …
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Costco Rations Motor Oil and Doubles Price as Supply Tightens
Costco has begun limiting purchases of its own-brand motor oil and raised the price sharply as refiners prioritise more profitable fuels, squeezing supply of lubricants.
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Buick Envista ST Review: Comfortable and Affordable, But Faces Tough Competition
The 2026 Buick Envista ST offers attractive pricing, a comfortable cabin, and easy manoeuvrability, but uninspiring dynamics and forgettable styling leave it struggling to stand out …
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Mini 1998 GT Edition Costs More Than Cooper S But Has Less Power
Mini has unveiled the 1998 GT Edition, a JCW-styled special based on the entry-level Cooper C that costs more than a Cooper S despite producing less …
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China's Car Exports Surge as Domestic Demand Stalls
China is exporting record numbers of cars to Europe, Australia and beyond as domestic buyers lose enthusiasm for the vehicles rolling off its production lines.
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BMW Begins Local Production of Flagship i7 Electric Sedan in India
BMW has started building its flagship i7 electric sedan at its Chennai plant, making India the second country after Germany to produce the model. The locally …
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Aston Martin and Brough Superior unveil first street-legal motorcycle
The AMB 002 Roadster is Aston Martin's first road-legal motorcycle, built with Brough Superior and limited to 300 units with deliveries from the third quarter of …
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Trump Administration Accuses Ford of Deepening Ties with Chinese Rivals
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has written to Ford CEO Jim Farley expressing «profound concern» over the carmaker's battery and component deals with CATL, Geely and BYD, …
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Volkswagen's Restructuring Costs Outweigh Savings
Volkswagen's approved cost-cutting plans come with a hefty price tag that exceeds the savings they generate, raising questions about the carmaker's rebuilding strategy.
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MuseSelect Launches US Creator Fashion Market With Up to 25% Commissions
MuseSelect has launched its US Creator Fashion Market at CoCreate LA, offering over 5,000 styles from more than 100 brands and affiliate commissions of up to …
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Porsche Sells Remaining Bugatti Stake to Rimac for €1bn
Porsche has offloaded its residual holding in Bugatti to Croatian electric hypercar maker Rimac, ending more than two decades of Volkswagen Group ownership and raising questions …
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Chewy Shares Slide as Flat Earnings Fail to Impress Wall Street
Chewy's in-line quarterly results and raised outlook were overshadowed by a weaker free cash flow figure, sending the pet retailer's stock sharply lower in its worst …
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Seat to Be Shuttered as Volkswagen Group Cuts Costs and Backs Cupra
Volkswagen Group is set to close Seat, ending a 15-year struggle for the Spanish brand. Cupra will become its sole Spanish outpost as the group prioritises …
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Trump administration warns Ford against deals with Chinese companies
The Trump administration has cautioned Ford Motor Company against pursuing business agreements with Chinese firms, adding fresh pressure on the American automaker's international strategy.
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