Business 302
Electric bikes are eroding Honda's long dominance of the motorcycle market
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Bentley Abandons EV-Only Plan as CEO Warns Predictable Planning Is Gone
Bentley is embracing flexibility after scrapping its EV-only strategy, with CEO Frank-Steffan Walliser saying stable long-term planning is no longer possible as consumer demand and regulation …
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Volkswagen Delays ID. Buzz Return to 2028 Model Year
Volkswagen has pushed the US return of its electric ID. Buzz van to the first half of 2027, badged as a 2028 model, meaning the vehicle …
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BMW Chief Says China-Made iX3 Will Stay Profitable Despite Deep Price Cuts
BMW CEO Milan Nedeljković expects the long-wheelbase iX3 built in Shenyang to remain profitable even as it undercuts European and American pricing by tens of thousands …
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Stellantis Adds Flatbed Opel Vivaro with New 148hp Turbodiesel
Stellantis has unveiled a flatbed version of the Opel Vivaro van at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, adding a more powerful 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine and …
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Bugatti Unveils First US Residences in Miami
Bugatti has announced its first branded residential development in the United States, a 60-storey waterfront tower in Miami with 183 condominiums, developed with Prosper Group and …
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Volkswagen Now Sells More EVs Than Petrol Cars in Germany
Volkswagen has reached a milestone in its home market, with electric vehicle sales overtaking combustion-engined models in Germany, forcing the carmaker to rethink its production strategy.
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BMW Chief Warns Chinese Car Pricing in Europe 'Makes No Business Sense'
The head of BMW has questioned the pricing strategies of some Chinese carmakers entering the European market, warning that unsustainable prices distort competition and threaten the …
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2024 Volkswagen Golf R with Six-Speed Manual Listed for Sale
A 2024 Volkswagen Golf R with a six-speed manual and 3,400 miles is offered for sale, featuring 4MOTION all-wheel drive, torque vectoring, and a $47,861 original …
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GAC Plans European Manufacturing Expansion as It Launches in France
China's state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group has launched its Aion V and Aion UT in France and aims to sell 12 new models there by 2030, while …
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Tesla Faces Bench Trial Over Alleged Racial Discrimination at Fremont Plant
A California judge will decide whether Tesla is liable for civil rights violations at its Fremont factory, where Black workers allegedly faced slurs, segregation and retaliation. …
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MINI Launches Best of British Edition for China
MINI has introduced a Best of British Edition range for China, bringing Union Jack-inspired styling to four Cooper variants, alongside a three-car Union Jack Edition priced …
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Volkswagen EV Orders Overtake Petrol Models in Germany
Volkswagen's electric vehicle orders in Germany have surpassed those for combustion-engine cars, creating a fresh challenge for the manufacturer as it manages the shift to electric …
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Volkswagen T-Roc Tops European Sales Charts for August
The second-generation Volkswagen T-Roc became Europe's best-selling car in August 2026, despite a 17 percent sales decline, while the Mercedes-Benz GLC posted a surprise fourth-place finish.
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GM Confirms 8.3-Litre Duramax Mongoose Diesel for 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD
General Motors has confirmed an all-new 8.3-litre Duramax turbodiesel V8, nicknamed Mongoose, that will power the refreshed 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD as …
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Porsche Plans New Eight-Cylinder Flagship Supercar
Porsche is reportedly preparing a new eight-cylinder flagship supercar, internally known as the S1, alongside plans to cut thousands of jobs and reduce annual production to …
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BMW Adds First Loyalty Discounts for 2027 X5 and iX3
BMW has introduced its first loyalty incentives for the 2027 X5 and iX3 in the US, offering $1,000 and $500 respectively, as the company balances clearing …
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Aston Martin Valhalla Spider to Debut in November 2026
Aston Martin will reportedly unveil a targa-roofed Spider version of its Valhalla plug-in hybrid hypercar in November 2026, targeting collectors and track drivers.
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Experts Urge Women to Take Control of Their Wealth as Investment Gap Persists
A panel of finance and economics experts has called on women to take a more active role in managing their money, arguing that when women invest …
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Volkswagen Issues Profit Warning as Restructuring Costs Bite
Volkswagen has slashed its profit margin forecast to a maximum of 1 per cent, down from an earlier projection of 4 to 5.5 per cent, following …
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Volvo Appoints Ex-Skoda Chief Klaus Zellmer as CEO to Deliver 13-Model Strategy
Volvo Cars has named former Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer as its new president and chief executive, tasking him with executing a plan to launch 13 new …
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