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Toyota braces for 35% prot fall this year, says outlook murky

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor forecasts a net profit of 3.1 trillion yen ($21.5 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2026, down 34.9% from the year before, the automaker said on Thursday, as steep tariffs imposed by U.S. President...

LG Energy acquires GM’s Michigan EV battery plant for $2bn

NEW YORK -- LG Energy Solution has fully acquired General Motor's stake in a cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, the South Korean battery maker announced Thursday. The 3 trillion won ($2.1 billion) acquisition of Ultium Cells Lansing facility was...

The Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche present an architectural installation

‘Gateway to Venice's Waterway’ is the name of the first result of the creative collaboration between the Norman Foster Foundation and Porsche. Architects from the Foundation and designers from the sports car manufacturer have worked together on the future...

Genesis and Genesis inspiration foundation promote steam and arts education in Michigan

Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation continue to champion youth education by funding STEAM and arts programs in Michigan. Genesis Inspiration Foundation donated $25,000 to Living Arts Detroit, a nonprofit that ignites creativity in youth through performing, visual, and media arts. Genesis Gives,...

RECARO ACCELERATES INTO THE FUTURE

The new production site of Caselette, in the province of Turin, already operational for the assembly of seats, is at the center of an expansion project that aims to transform the Turin hub into a real RECARO Campus. The aim is...

Škoda UK becomes first-ever Back of Shirt Partner of Chelsea Women

Škoda UK is reinforcing its commitment to Chelsea Women by becoming the Official Back of Shirt Partner. The partnership will see the back of shirt branding launch at the final game of the 2024/25 season and continue to feature on...

OMODA&JAECOO UK named ‘Fleet Rising Star’ at Great British Fleet Awards 2025

London, 9 May 2025 – OMODA&JAECOO UK is proud to announce its latest accolade, having been named the winner of the Fleet Rising Star category at this year’s prestigious Great British Fleet Awards, organised by Fleet World magazine. The award – presented during a...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles scores double win at Great British Fleet Awards

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles had a successful visit to the Great British Fleet Awards 2025, claiming the title for ‘Medium Van of the Year’ with the all-new Transporter, as well as a third consecutive ‘EV Van of the Year’ title,...

OMODA&JAECOO UK celebrated outstanding retailers at inaugural dealer awards

London, 9 May 2025 – OMODA&JAECOO UK has recognised its best-performing dealerships at the company’s first annual dealer awards. The event – held at a gala dinner at The Grove in Hertfordshire – celebrated the huge successes achieved by retailers with...

Porsche mourns the loss of Jochen Mass

The former works driver died on 4 May 2025 at the age of 78 in Cannes, France. With his death, the brand not only loses a special driver, but also a person who shaped motorsport – and enriched and...

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 opens next week

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 opens next week, showcasing expanded array of innovations catering to all sectors and lifestyles Kuala Lumpur, 6 May 2025. The 14th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur will open next week from 15 to 17 May 2025, occupying...

The Tire Cologne 2026 puts the tyre trade centre stage with the WALK OF SERVICES

The Tire Cologne 2026 puts the tyre trade centre stage with the WALK OF SERVICES - new relevance through services THE TIRE COLOGNE 2026 is opening a new chapter: With the new WALK OF SERVICES format, THE TIRE COLOGNE is...

ADAC: Electric cars breaking down less often than combustion models

Battery-electric cars are less prone to breakdowns than combustion engines of the same age categories, according to Germany's ADAC motoring organization. For cars registered for the first time in the years 2020 to 2022, electric cars had 4.2 breakdowns per 1,000...

Choice of cars with manual gearbox sinks by 57% since 2015

Drivers have just 82 models to choose from if they’re looking for a car with a manual gearbox, new data has discovered. It represents a decline from 192 models available in 2015, with the number of manual gearbox cars from...

SUVs more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars

Pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to die if they are hit by an SUV or similar-sized vehicle rather than a traditional car, a study has found. The figure rises to 82% for children, the analysis produced by the...

Japan’s Toyota reports rise in global sales and production for March

Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation on Thursday announced an increase in its global sales and production for March 2025. Total worldwide sales were 1,043,423 units, up 10.9% from last year. For March 2025, total worldwide production was 977,241, an increase of...

Profit up in first quarter for South Korea’s Hyundai Motor

Profit rose in the first quarter for South Korea's Hyundai Motor compared to the same period of the previous year, the company reported on Thursday. It also reported that income before tax was lower than last year. In the quarter, net...

Michelin first-quarter sales down nearly 2%

French tyre maker Michelin on Thursday reported first-quarter sales of €6.5 billion ($7.4 billion), down 1.9% from €6.6 billion last year. Automotive and two-wheel sales gained 1.2% to €3.5 billion, while road transportation and related distribution dropped 3.5% to €1.5...

Continental’s spin-off of automotive supplier division moves forward

German tyre and parts maker Continental is parting with its ailing automotive supply division, it was confirmed at the annual general meeting in Hanover on Friday. The independent company is to be called Aumovio. The brake and automotive electronics supplier...

Volvo Cars reports Q1 2025 results, launches SEK 18 billion cost and cash action plan

Volvo Cars today reports a group operating income (EBIT) of SEK 1.9 billion for the first quarter of 2025, following a drop in wholesales as part of a planned inventory reduction during Q4 last year, as well as adverse...

Oil edges lower amid uncertainty over US-China trade talks

Oil prices slightly decreased on Monday amid uncertainty over trade talks between the US and China, as well as concerns about a potential oversupply in global oil markets. International benchmark Brent crude fell by around 0.06%, trading at $65.83 per...

WorldSBK Italian Round

In Cremona, the WorldSBK riders will have again the new E0126 specification rear slick and the E0158 development wet front ... Development continues on the supersoft. On the occasion of the Italian Round of the FIM Superbike World Championship that will take place...

A comeback Sunday for Aprilia Racing in Jerez

MARCO BEZZECCHI FOURTEENTH AFTER AN OFF-TRACK EXCURSION, LORENZO SAVADORI EIGHTEENTH The weekend at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto came to a close with Marco Bezzecchi finishing fourteenth after running long at the first corner on the second lap, whereas...

Oil prices rise amid US-China trade optimism while OPEC

Oil prices rise amid US-China trade optimism while OPEC+ output hike caps gains Oil prices rose on Friday amid renewed optimism surrounding trade talks between the US and China, though gains were limited due to increased production from the OPEC+...

Oil prices set for weekly loss as diplomatic developments fuel oversupply concerns

Oil prices are poised for a weekly decline on Friday, weighed down by increased production from the OPEC+ alliance, the potential for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, renewed optimism surrounding a US-Iran nuclear deal, and concerns over escalating...

BYD showcases groundbreaking technologies with multiple global

BYD showcases groundbreaking technologies with multiple global debuts at Auto Shanghai 2025 BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new-energy vehicles, has used China’s international car show, Auto Shanghai 2025, to showcase a range of new technologies and features across multiple...

Renault Group takes up the challenge of low-carbon

Renault Group takes up the challenge of low-carbon and sustainable European automotive mobility At the ChangeNow Summit held from April 24 to 26, 2025, at the Grand Palais (Paris), Josep-Maria Recasens, Renault Group’s strategy director and CEO of Ampere, and...

Hampton University Claims 2025 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship

Top teams from 32 HBCUs vied for national championship title in Southern California and a $100,000 institutional grant from Honda Tennessee State University, Morehouse College, and Tuskegee University rounded out the top four Honda Campus All-Star Challenge provides a...

Bentley Motors marks Earth Day with launch of its third Sustainability Report

Bentley Motors today reaffirms its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its third annual Sustainability Report, published on Earth Day. The report details significant achievements over the past year as part of the company’s Beyond100+ strategy, positioning Bentley...

Next Gen Honda Fuel Cell Module to Make North American Debut at ACT Expo 2025

New fuel cell module will reduce production cost by half, double durability and triple volumetric power density compared to Honda fuel cell module currently in use New video shows real-world testing of Honda Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck...

Volkswagen unveils three concept vehicles in Shanghai

Volkswagen is now telling the rest of the ID. CODE story. The concept car presented in Beijing in 2024 charted the course in terms of design, innovations and customer benefit. Building on this, the brand is now unveiling three...

The BMW Group at Auto Shanghai 2025

On the road to Neue Klasse, the BMW Group will be showcasing the outstanding innovations of future vehicle generations at Auto Shanghai 2025. "Innovative strength, a pioneering spirit and sheer driving pleasure - these characteristics are deeply rooted in...

The Great Icelandic Swim

The Great Icelandic Swim: 1,000 miles in 100 days, killer whales & 130ft waves. Ross Edgley takes on a historic open water challenge – powered by BMW In 2025, ultra-marathon sea swimmer Ross Edgley will attempt a historic first -...

Bentley Motors debuts new Continental GT and Flying Spur models at Auto Shanghai 2025

Bentley Motors today presents three brand new models for the Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur line-ups at Auto Shanghai 2025. Each car now includes a benchmark model identified simply by its nameplate, an Azure variant, prioritising...

Oil prices rise amid US trade policies, Trump’s criticism of Fed

Oil prices rose on Wednesday due to concerns over uncertainties surrounding US trade policies and criticism by US President Donald Trump toward Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell. International benchmark Brent crude rose by around 1.34%, trading at $68.35 per...

2025 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars List by U.S.

Hyundai has retained three titles in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Hybrid & Electric Cars awards and is the most awarded brand overall. The IONIQ 5 won Best Electric SUV, IONIQ 6 Best Electric Car, and Tucson Hybrid Best Hybrid SUV. These awards recognize the...

8 new Corvettes go missing from Kentucky car plant

Thieves took eight Corvettes from the lot of a Kentucky automobile plant where the legendary muscle car is built, but officers recovered the vehicles and made an arrest, police said. The cars were taken from the GM Bowling Green Assembly...

Hyundai Auto Canada breaks new ground, names Jessica Todd

Hyundai Auto Canada breaks new ground, names Jessica Todd as Director of Sales Hyundai Auto Canada broke new ground today, announcing the appointment of Jessica Todd as Director of Sales, the first woman at Hyundai Canada to oversee all sales...

Genesis Motor America appoints Amy Marentic

Genesis Motor America appoints Amy Marentic as chief marketing officer Genesis Motor America today named veteran marketing executive Amy Marentic as chief marketing officer. In this position, Marentic will oversee all Genesis marketing strategy and activities across the United States,...

Hyundai Owners Gain Access to U.S. Tesla Superchargers

Starting today, U.S. owners of the current Hyundai KONA Electric, IONIQ Electric hatchback, IONIQ 5, and IONIQ 6 models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port gain access to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the United States using a...

Electrify America and Veloz Advance Electric Vehicle Education

Electrify America, the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the U.S. is investing $43.5 Million in support of a national electric vehicle education effort to inform consumers about the benefits of owning an electric vehicle (EV). The investment will...

Nissan Americas announces senior management changes

Nissan has appointed Lesley Ma as vice president, Information Technology, Nissan Americas. Her appointment is effective April 7. Ma replaces William Orange, who is retiring from Nissan after more than a decade with the company. “William has been integral to our...

Toyota Announces Executive Changes

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has announced a revised leadership structure along with executive changes effective April 1, 2025: Structural Changes Toyota is eliminating the chief strategy officer position and distributing the workload amongst its leadership team to provide them an...

Toyota Connected North America Announces Executive Changes

James George, currently TCNA executive vice president and deputy chief executive officer, is promoted to Toyota Connected North America president and CEO, succeeding Christopher Yang. As executive vice president and deputy chief executive officer, George has been responsible for guiding...

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Celebrates Grand Opening, Powering U.S. Economic Growth Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) today hosted its Grand Opening celebration, as part of Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to and investment in the U.S. The ceremony marks...

Lincoln Launches All-New Navigator Campaign with Serena William

As the all-new Navigator begins to arrive in showrooms, Lincoln launches its new advertising campaign, Mic Drop, featuring longtime ambassador and owner, Serena Williams. As the original — or as some might call it, the “OG” — premium full-size...

All-new 2025 Nissan Kicks named to Autotrader’s Best New Cars of 2025

The list of awards received by the all-new 2025 Nissan Kicks continues to grow, with the crossover recently being named one of Autotrader’s Best New Cars of 2025. The Best New Cars of 2025 list features 10 new or refreshed vehicles that offer...

Oil prices drop amid US tariffs and Ukraine ceasefire talks

Oil prices continue their downward movement on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports took effect, alongside ongoing efforts towards a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine War. The international benchmark Brent crude decreased by 0.19%...

Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation support education initiatives in Coastal Georgia

Genesis and Genesis Inspiration Foundation recently supported education initiatives in Coastal Georgia, home of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America. Genesis Gives, the corporate social responsibility initiative of Genesis Motor America, hosted a science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) workshop...

Oil prices edge higher despite demand fears fueled by tariffs

Oil prices trimmed earlier losses on Tuesday despite concerns over the global economic impact of tariffs, a potential US recession, and OPEC+ output increase plans. The international benchmark Brent crude increased by 0.5%, trading at $69.32 per barrel at 10.48...

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