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  1. SUV sales soar as cheap Chinese crossovers fuel growth

    Two out of three cars sold in the UK this year are SUVs, with Chinese brands such as Jaecoo, MG, Leapmotor and Geely driving the surge …

    · 4 min

  2. China BEV sales rise in August while engine-powered vehicles decline

    China's pure electric vehicle sales posted another monthly increase in August, while every engine-equipped powertrain fell year on year. Tesla, however, recorded a third consecutive month …

    · 4 min

  3. Mercedes Drops EQE Soap-Bar Styling for New E-Class Electric

    Mercedes-Benz's upcoming E-Class Electric has been spotted testing with production lights, revealing a conventional sedan silhouette that distances it from the failed EQE. The new model …

    · 3 min

  4. Volkswagen Begins Downsizing With Sale of Factory to Israeli Arms Manufacturers

    Volkswagen has initiated its cost-cutting programme by selling a factory to Israeli arms manufacturers, marking the start of a broader restructuring effort at the German automaker.

    · 4 min

  5. Xiaomi’s Skynomad N70 SUV Launches in China From $31,275

    Xiaomi’s new Skynomad N70 range-extender SUV undercuts the Tesla Model Y and its own YU7 in China, offering up to 416 hp and a total driving …

    · 3 min

  6. BMW’s Next 3 Series Adopts EV-Style Software Brain for Combustion Models

    BMW has detailed the chassis and new driving dynamics architecture for the next-generation 3 Series, confirming that the combustion-powered 320 and M350 xDrive will use a …

    · 5 min

  7. Leadership Books Are Becoming the New Business Card

    When anyone can manufacture a shelf of management titles, book count stops being a useful proxy for leadership experience.

    · 3 min

  8. BMW Regensburg plant completes battery-to-body assembly line for Neue Klasse

    BMW has completed a major overhaul of its Regensburg plant in Germany, installing a new battery-to-body assembly process that prepares the site for Neue Klasse electric …

    · 3 min

  9. BMW recalls 189,000 cars over water leak that can cause fire

    BMW is recalling 189,130 vehicles from the 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series lineups because a starter relay is not properly sealed against water, which …

    · 3 min

  10. Victoria’s Secret & Co. Raises Full-Year Outlook After 10% Sales Jump

    Victoria’s Secret & Co. reported a 10% increase in second-quarter net sales to $1.61 billion, boosted by tariff refunds exceeding $140 million. The company raised its …

    · 3 min

  11. China’s oil demand collapse signals a global market death spiral

    Chinese oil consumption fell sharply in the second quarter, pushing the country past peak oil and cutting emissions. The shift could destabilise global oil markets as …

    · 5 min

  12. Canada Opens Second Import Window for Chinese Vehicles

    Canada has opened a second import period for Chinese-built electric and hybrid vehicles, allowing up to 33,397 units after unused quota from the first period was …

    · 3 min

  13. Volkswagen Faces Boardroom Battle as Restructuring Plans Threaten 100,000 Jobs

    Volkswagen management is pushing forward with drastic restructuring plans that could put up to 100,000 jobs at risk and reduce annual production capacity from 12 million …

    · 3 min

  14. Honda Tells Suppliers to Cut Prices as It Aims to Save $9 Billion

    Honda is pushing its suppliers to reduce component prices as part of a broader cost-cutting programme targeting $9 billion in savings by the end of the …

    · 5 min

  15. Ford August Sales Fall 10.3% as EV Deliveries Plunge 79.4%

    Ford's combined US sales dropped 10.3% in August to 170,681 units, with electric vehicle deliveries down 79.4% following the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning and the …

    · 4 min

  16. Toyota RAV4 Waiting Lists Stretch for Months as Hybrid SUV Demand Outruns Supply

    Toyota dealers in the US are grappling with severe RAV4 shortages, leaving some customers waiting up to six months for the hybrid-only SUV. Despite the inventory …

    · 3 min

  17. Sephora launches live-shopping drops on TikTok Shop

    Sephora will begin selling curated beauty products through TikTok Shop live streams from September 19, marking the retailer's first major move into live commerce and expanding …

    · 4 min

  18. Polestar 4 SUV gains boot space and lower price than coupé

    Polestar has revealed a new SUV body style for its Polestar 4 electric model, offering 30 litres more boot space, a reinstated rear window, and a …

    · 3 min

  19. Shein shares slip in muted Hong Kong market debut

    Shein Global Holdings began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at HK$48.56, with shares falling more than 9% before recovering. The IPO values the fast-fashion …

    · 4 min

  20. Norway’s EV Market Share Hits Record 98.7% as Petrol and Hybrid Sales Collapse

    Norway has set a new global benchmark for electric vehicle adoption, with battery-electric cars accounting for 98.7% of new car sales in the latest monthly figures. …

    · 5 min