Sunday, 1 November 2026

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  1. Britain’s luxury car brands can lead the global market, says industry veteran

    Mike Rutherford argues that Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren and Jaguar Land Rover give Britain a unique chance to dominate the world’s luxury car market, urging government …

    · 3 min

  2. Shipwreck on the seafloor adds millions to Ormen Lange gas pipeline costs

    A centuries-old shipwreck discovered on the ocean floor forced the Ormen Lange natural gas pipeline consortium to reroute and reinforce its construction, adding millions to the …

    · 5 min

  3. IonQ’s Vertical Integration Push Draws Investor Caution Despite Quantum Rally

    Quantum computing stocks are soaring, but IonQ’s aggressive shift toward vertical integration raises execution risks that give some investors pause, according to a new analysis.

    · 6 min

  4. Volkswagen design chief: aggressive car styling is nonsense

    Volkswagen Group's design director criticises the trend of aggressive-looking cars, arguing that design should unite rather than divide society, and explains the brand's return to classic …

    · 5 min

  5. Renewables installed capacity set to overtake natural gas by summer 2027, EIA data shows

    US renewable energy capacity, including small-scale solar, is on track to surpass natural gas within the next year, according to new data from the Energy Information …

    · 3 min

  6. Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac Says Combustion Engines Will Dominate Hypercars for Years

    Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti and Rimac Automobili, says the hypercar segment will stay with combustion engines for a long time, comparing them to luxury watches, …

    · 4 min

  7. BYD posts first quarterly profit rise in over a year as exports hit record

    BYD's second-quarter net profit rose 29.8% to 8.2 billion yuan ($1.22 billion), ending four straight quarters of decline, as record exports offset weak domestic demand in …

    · 3 min

  8. Ford Replaced Two-Thirds of Managers After Super Duty Launch Failures

    Ford chief executive Jim Farley has revealed that two-thirds of the company's industrial system leaders were replaced after the troubled 2023 Super Duty launch, as part …

    · 3 min

  9. BMW electric cars account for nearly 30% of European sales

    BMW's electric vehicles reached a record share of its European sales in the first half of the year, with the Neue Klasse models driving demand as …

    · 3 min

  10. Porsche’s Next Combustion Macan Sheds Audi Disguise in Testing

    Porsche’s upcoming combustion-powered Macan has been spotted testing in Spain, revealing a new grille and confirming plans for four-cylinder, V6, and plug-in hybrid powertrains on VW …

    · 3 min

  11. Half of British Drivers Now Open to Buying a Chinese Car Brand

    A new Carwow study shows 49% of UK drivers would consider a Chinese brand for their next car, up from 24% in 2023, driven by value …

    · 4 min

  12. Honda Leaves Door Open for US Return of the Fit

    Honda has not ruled out bringing the Fit hatchback back to the US market, with a senior sales executive acknowledging there is an opportunity for the …

    · 3 min

  13. Soul-A Launches Sun-Protective Clothing Brand for Everyday Wear

    Brooklyn-based Soul-A, founded by dermatologist Dr. Angelo Landriscina, offers UPF-protective apparel and accessories designed to blend sun safety with everyday style, priced from $50 to $300.

    · 3 min

  14. BMW delivers two millionth electric car as European demand surges

    BMW Group has passed the two-million mark for fully electric vehicle deliveries, driven by strong European demand. The milestone comes as the company's new iX3 approaches …

    · 4 min

  15. Hyundai Plans More Than 100 New Models by 2030

    Hyundai has announced a global product offensive, with over 100 new or refreshed vehicles planned by 2030, including 58 launches in North America and a major …

    · 4 min

  16. Jeep to Build Two New Electrified Models in China and Export Them Overseas

    Stellantis and Dongfeng will develop two Jeep models in Wuhan, with both plug-in hybrid and battery-electric versions, marking the first time Jeep exports Chinese-built vehicles internationally.

    · 3 min

  17. Land Rover Delays Electric Defender Until the 2030s

    Jaguar Land Rover has pushed back the next-generation electric Defender by two years, with the new model now expected in the 2030s. The delay is attributed …

    · 3 min

  18. BMW i3 50 xDrive Electric Sedan Opens for US Orders in October

    BMW's new electric 3 Series, the i3 50 xDrive, will open for US orders in early October 2026, with deliveries expected in the first quarter of …

    · 3 min

  19. Football Is Sport. Its Business Looks Like Show Business

    Elite football turns loyalty, live suspense and star power into a commercial ecosystem of broadcasting, sponsorship, hospitality, merchandise and transfers — without ever controlling the result …

    · 6 min

  20. Dolly Parton’s Long Game: Own the Work, Build the World

    From a durable song catalogue to Dollywood, Dolly Records and a global literacy programme, Parton’s achievements show how cultural authority can be converted into long-term institutions.

    · 5 min