Peugeot cars are seen parked outside the Stellantis multinational car manufacturer's plant in Poissy, west of Paris, on April 15, 2026.

Stellantis swings back into profit as sales climb

New strategy, Chinese partnerships in focus as Stellantis seeks lasting turnaround

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Cheaper, cleaner e-trucks overhaul China's logistics

Charging, swapping networks tilt logistics economics toward electric fleets

Many electric trucks in China are now driverless. Autonomous trucks are particularlly useful in mines and at closed factory sites. China sold "231,000" new energy heavy vehicles in 2025 - an increase of 182%, according to one report. This development is driven by government mandates and by the new battery swapping technology. It takes five minutes to swap batteries. Electric trucks are also substantially cheaper to run than diesel trucks.

Why is this Chinese car maker betting big on UAE

Chinese carmaker says Gulf growth will depend on localisation, service and trust

An Aistaland GT7, made by GAC and Huawei, is displayed on the opening day of the Beijing Auto Show in Beijing on April 24, 2026.

Vietnam's VinFast rocket as Philippines' CARS stall

Electric vehicle (EV) industry showdown between two Southeast Asian nations

VinFast battery electric cars are seen during a car shipment to the US in Haiphong city, Vietnam, November 25, 2022.

World's biggest auto show opens: EVs dominate

Foreign automakers lean on Chinese tech as EV battle intensifies at world’s top car fair

Amid price war, EVs geared up to dominate world's biggest auto show in Beijing

Europe's EV sales jump 51% as war sends fuel prices up

Registrations of battery electric vehicles surge across Europe’s key auto markets

Oliver Blume, CEO of German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) presents their new electric vehicle "ID. EVERY1" in Duesseldorf, Germany. File photo taken on March 5, 2025.

Rolls-Royce launches exclusive 100-unit electric series

Limited to 100 clients, bespoke model marks next step in brand’s EV shift

'Project Nightingale’, automaker Rolls-Royce's new luxury electric vehicle, is unveiled to the media at the company's Goodwood plant in Chichester, south of London.

Ford recalls 1.4m F-150s in US due to gearshift issue

Automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue.

Ford is aware of 444 warranty claims and 105 customer service reports that could be linked to the issue as of early this month.

Chinese automaker patents voice-activated in-car toilet

Amenity is intended to "satisfy users' toilet needs on long journeys

The on-the-go lavatory can be accessed manually through pushing the seat back.

France shifts from fuel relief to $10.7b EV drive

Paris pivots from blanket fuel aid to targeted EVs and heat pumps investment

France's Minister for Economy, Finances and Industrial and Digital sovereignty Eric Lombard stands next to an electric car on a Carrefour supermarket parking lot during a visit dedicated to electric vehicle charging stations, in l'Hay-les-Roses, outside Paris. File photo taken on May 16, 2025.

Toyota's bZ4X jumps to No. 3 spot in US EV sales

From laggard to leader: Toyota bZ4X rides brand strength to US EV podium finish

Toyota BZ4X: The bZ4X electric SUV is the first model of Toyota's recently-announced “bZ” series, which stands for “beyond zero,” or cars that exceed being “just zero-emission.” The bZ4X, set to go on sale globally by mid-2022, features a distinctive yolk that eliminates the need to change grip when steering and a system that charges the car's battery using solar power when it's stationary.

Ford CEO warns: Chinese EVs will destroy auto heartland

Clash of subsidies, security and jobs as Chinese EVs target vulnerable US market

US President Donald Trump speaks with Ford executive chairman Bill Ford (L) and Ford CEO Jim Farley (R) as he tours Ford Motor Company's River Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan, on January 13, 2026.

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