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  1. Belgian staffing firm Accent orders 500 electric MINIs in brand's largest fleet deal

    Accent, the staffing arm of House of HR, has placed an order for 500 fully electric MINI vehicles, the largest single order for electric cars MINI …

    · 3 min

  2. Dutch hauliers face crackdown as illegal foreign diesel trade grows

    Dutch transport firms are importing cheap foreign diesel in hidden tanks and reselling it in the Netherlands, a practice that is illegal and driven by the …

    · 4 min

  3. Chinese carmakers’ rapid development speed raises safety concerns

    Audi’s boast about developing the Nuvolari in 405 days highlights the pace of Chinese carmakers, but external experts warn that such speed may compromise safety.

    · 4 min

  4. Honda and Nissan agree joint software and electronics development

    Honda and Nissan have signed a new joint development agreement to standardise electronic control units and software for next-generation software-defined vehicles, with the first models expected …

    · 3 min

  5. Freedom Fuel Network Expands Despite Fines, Lawsuits and Theft Claims

    The Freedom Fuel Network, a US fuel retailer linked to the Trump administration, is expanding its operations even as it faces regulatory fines, legal challenges, and …

    · 3 min

  6. Honda and Nissan Sign Software Deal After Failed Merger

    Honda and Nissan have agreed to share vehicle software and electronics for 2029 models, covering hybrids, EVs, and petrol cars, following the collapse of their merger …

    · 5 min

  7. Renault Kwid costs three times more in Brazil than in India

    Renault's facelifted Kwid hatchback starts at $16,000 in Brazil versus $4,700 in India, highlighting a stark pricing gap for the same model.

    · 3 min

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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