Today: October 22, 2026
Today: October 22, 2026

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Nearly 30 years after IMF rescue, Thailand faces new economic test

Ekniti Nitithanprapas was a young graduate student in the United States when Thailand devalued the baht in 1997, setting off the Asian financial crisis.

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Why EV sales are lukewarm in America, but hot in Europe

US car shoppers have been slow to warm back up to electric vehicles since a key federal subsidy expired a year ago, despite persistently high gas prices, while

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Wolfspeed secures $1.5 billion conditional loan commitment from US defense department

Chipmaker Wolfspeed said on Wednesday it has received a conditional loan commitment for up to $1.5 billion from the US Department of Defense to expand domestic production of silicon

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Bezos quip, Ive design shaped Ferrari's Luce EV, Elkann says

When John Elkann first started thinking seriously about an electric Ferrari a decade ago, the prompt came from an unlikely source: a walk with

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Musk welcomes German backing for Tesla driver assistance tech as group chases EU approval

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday welcomed Germany's backing for the US automaker's driver-assistance software system, as he seeks Europe-

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Porsche braces for era of lower sales as it leans in to luxury

Porsche is reshaping its business for a future with lower sales volumes, the sports car maker said on Wednesday, betting that a

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The 5 future vehicles you need to watch for, according to Edmunds

Automakers will debut some interesting new models in the next six months

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European EV sales hit record in 'pivotal' year for affordable cars, study shows

Europe's uptake of electric vehicles is gaining momentum, with record sales so far this year driven by a slew of affordable models coming onto the market to bring carmakers

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Tesla September registrations rise across Europe, extending recovery

Registrations of new Tesla cars rose across several European markets in September, extending a rebound in the US electric vehicle maker's regional sales.

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China's BYD sales rise in September as export boom sustains momentum

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's global sales rose for a fifth straight month in September, buoyed by strong exports that have increasingly become a key pillar

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GM’s pint-sized Bolt EV gets smaller production run

General Motors is building about 75% fewer Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles than had originally been planned before federal support for EVs was yanked last

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Tesla receives approval to roll out self-driving software in Croatia

Tesla said on Tuesday that its supervised Full Self-Driving system has been approved in Croatia, with a rollout across the country expected to begin soon, joining a growing list of

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US finalizes new lower fuel economy standards in boost for gas-powered vehicles

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Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost

The Trump administration released new fuel economy standards on Monday, relaxing regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks

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Why fuel prices may go higher still

Seven months into the US conflict with Iran, with no clear end in sight, the global oil market has now largely exhausted the safety measures that exist to keep a lid on petroleum prices.

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US to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards

The US Transportation Department on Monday will finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards through 2031, reversing a push by the Biden

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Western miners can match China’s speed if African governments cut red tape, KoBold president says

The top executive of KoBold Metals said Western miners can match China's pace in developing critical

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Tesla is beginning Semi electric truck deliveries

Tesla is beginning deliveries of its Semi trucks to a first set of customers this week, executives said at its plant in Sparks, Nevada, almost nine

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Chinese auto companies race ahead on EV technology, achieving 5-minute ultrafast charging

Major Chinese auto group Geely has unveiled new ultrafast EV charging technology that can recharge a battery from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes

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Geely turns to 4-minute EV charging, AI in battle with BYD

China's Geely responded to the challenge posed by rival BYD on Wednesday with a system that can charge an EV in just four minutes, the industry's

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US judge dismisses Michigan climate lawsuit against oil companies

A US judge on Tuesday dismissed an antitrust lawsuit in which Michigan accused four major oil companies of colluding to forestall competition in

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US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects, document shows

The US Export-Import Bank plans to fund up to $7 billion worth of critical minerals and energy projects in Argentina, according to a document

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BMW CEO sees risk of cheap Chinese cars in Europe but opposes tariffs

BMW CEO Milan Nedeljkovic backs voluntary pricing agreements rather than tariffs to address the threat of low-cost Chinese car imports to European industry, he told the

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Saudi's Ceer unveils first EVs in bid to build regional auto powerhouse

Saudi startup Ceer made public its first two fully electric vehicle models on Monday and said it will launch five more models by

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Porsche's decline from crown jewel to millstone for parent Volkswagen

Long Volkswagen's most reliable profit driver, luxury sports car maker Porsche has become its biggest problem

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Oil prices are high but could be much worse. Trump has China's Xi to thank for that

President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran has not led to the doomsday oil price spike many feared at the start of the war

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Volkswagen crisis worsens with $11.5 billion profit warning, largely due to Porsche struggles

Volkswagen on Friday flagged €10 billion ($11.5 billion) in one-off costs, mostly at struggling sports car brand Porsche ,

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China Rare Earth Group in talks to buy MP Materials shareholder Shenghe Resources, sources say

State-owned China Rare Earth Group is in talks to acquire Shenghe Resources, said two sources with knowledge of the matter, a move that would consolidate Beijing's control over the

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Lucid, Bolt team up to deploy 25,000 robotaxis across Europe

US EV maker Lucid Group and European shared mobility platform Bolt said on Thursday they are teaming up to roll out self-driving ride services across Europe, as they seek to tap

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China's Xpeng plans to offer tech solutions to foreign automakers

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng plans to offer its technology to foreign automakers beyond partner Volkswagen as it seeks new revenue streams, according to two people

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Chinese automakers scour Europe for factories ahead of EU local content rules, says BYD adviser

As Chinese automakers search Europe for production sites ahead of expected EU local content rules, BYD's European adviser says he's always running into rivals' executives in

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Volvo Cars plans 13 new models by 2030 in bid to double market share

Volvo Cars said on Thursday it will launch 13 new models between now and 2030 to double its market share as the Sweden-based automaker grapples with the

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Volkswagen's Seat on the brink as Chinese rivals gain ground

Volkswagen's historic revamp looks set to spell the end of its struggling Spanish marque Seat, potentially

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GM's EV-first bet leaves it on sidelines of US hybrid boom

Florida car dealer Bill Wallace says the majority of customers lately are asking about hybrid options, eager for relief from high gasoline prices.

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US agency orders Tesla to answer questions on Cybercab certification

The U.S.

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Toyota revamp hints of wider industry shake-up in China

A potential tie-up between Toyota's two main Chinese partners could be a sign the long-standing foreign joint-venture model in China is entering a new phase as a

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Volvo Cars launches longer-range versions of its hybrid XC60 and XC90 models  

Sweden-based Volvo Cars said on Tuesday it had launched new variants, with longer electric ranges, of its hybrid XC60 and XC90 models for the European and American markets. 

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China's car exports stay strong in August but domestic sales decline more

China's car exports stayed robust in August as BYD and other automakers shipped a record number of vehicles overseas, in sharp contrast to a sluggish domestic market where

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Audi introduces new compact EV in bid to boost European sales

Premium German car brand Audi on Monday introduced a new compact electric vehicle to boost its presence at the smaller end of the European market, where

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Belgium detains Chinese man on suspicion of semiconductor espionage

Prosecutors in Belgium said they have held a man with dual Chinese and Belgian nationality in pre-trial detention since May on suspicion of espionage in a case involving

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US opens probe into Tesla self-certification of Cybercab robotaxis

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Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort

Volkswagen to slash half its vehicle lineup and 50,000 jobs in cost-cutting effort

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Volkswagen teases new SUVs, pickups for North American market

Volkswagen announced on Thursday it was exploring new SUV and pickup offerings for North America, the latest example of how automakers are increasingly

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Tesla keeps hyping robotaxis as its future. But it’s trailing rival Waymo in a field yet to prove profitable

Tesla keeps hyping robotaxis as its future. But it’s trailing rival Waymo in a field yet to prove profitable

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Polestar cuts full-year delivery forecast after US bars China-linked EV maker

EV maker Polestar on Thursday cut its full-year delivery forecast, hurt by Washington's crackdown on Chinese-linked vehicles that forced it out of the United States, sending its

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson, an Edmunds plug-in hybrid SUV comparison

If you’re looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isn’t for you, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid or 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be a smart solution

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Tesla set to hold Cybercab event in Austin, Texas

Tesla is set to hold an event for its purpose-built robotaxi Cybercab in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, amid much fanfare, as well as questions about regulatory hurdles

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Lynas Rare Earths says it was in takeover talks earlier this year

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths, the world's largest producer of rare earths outside China, was in takeover talks earlier this year but the discussions

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Volkswagen management proposes shutdown of four German plants by 2034, WiWo reports

Volkswagen's management board plans to propose ending production at four German plants between 2031 and 2034, German business outlet WirtschaftsWoche reported on Tuesday.