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Mercedes-Benz on Thursday delayed its electrification goal by five years and assured investors it would keep sprucing up its combustion engine models, becoming the latest carmaker to flag a weaker-than-expected appetite for battery-powered cars.

The latest announcement reflects the Indonesian government’s desire to stay at the forefront of the region’s EV production race.

After three cancellations and a guest appearance in Qatar, the Geneva International Motor Show is back. But interest remains low.

Continental, based in Hanover, is the world's third-largest automotive supplier. The company is the latest German manufacturer to announce job cuts as the economy contends with weak growth.

Back in 1994, Porsche had the opportunity to make China’s ‘people’s car’ and turn its fortunes around. As history tells us, the C88 didn’t quite turn out how it hoped

In the first episode of ACEA’s new ‘#UpToSpeed’ video interview series, ACEA’s Sigrid de Vries sat down with Marc Alochet, a leading researcher from France’s prestigious École Polytechnique, for an in-depth discussion on how the global electric vehicle race is shaping up.

Chinese researchers unveil groundbreaking technology in electronic warfare, enabling real-time monitoring of the electromagnetic spectrum to expose enemy forces. Developed by a Beijing-based team, this innovation allows swift detection and neutralization of adversary signals while ensuring uninterrupted communication for Chinese military. The technology's significance is emphasized in a peer-reviewed article by project leader Yang Kai. With applications in both military and civilian realms, China's advancement challenges US dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum, showcasing its rapid progress fueled by leading telecommunications industries.

China Grabs The Top Spot In Auto Exports | Global Finance Magazine

Data from a Japanese auto industry association show that China overtook Japan as the world’s largest vehicle exporter last year. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association reported Japan exported 4.42 million vehicles in 2023, up 16% from a year earlier, while domestic auto sales totaled nearly 4.78 million vehicles. According to figures released earlier by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China exported 4.91 million vehicles last year.

Last year, France announced new green eligibility rules for awarding subsidies to EVs. Starting this year, an incentive of €5,000-€7,000 will only be awarded to electric cars with a production carbon footprint below 14.75 tonnes of CO2. It’s a first in environmental policymaking which the EU should be delivering across the region, says Lucien Mathieu […]