UK motor industry news: carmakers, EVs and charging, recalls, regulation and motorsport business
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A critical deadline looms for Tesla, Inc. as the electric vehicle maker prepares to submit comprehensive accident data related to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to the U.S.…
A brief surge in defense stocks fueled by Middle Eastern tensions has fizzled out as quickly as it began. Rheinmetall shares, which initially jumped on Monday, have now…
Shares of German industrial conglomerate Thyssenkrupp are under significant pressure, trading notably lower despite a series of ongoing strategic maneuvers. Market sentiment remains subdued as the company navigates…
Siemens AG is launching a bold strategic countermove. The technology conglomerate is advancing the next phase of its corporate transformation through an accelerated share buyback and the planned…
Siemens AG is taking decisive action to optimize its capital structure, underscored by robust first-quarter results. The company’s latest moves include a significant reduction in share count and…
Despite reporting a significant contraction in vehicle deliveries for February, shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD rallied more than four percent in Hong Kong trading on…
The German defense contractor Rheinmetall has completed a pivotal strategic shift, officially finalizing its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL) effective March 1, 2026. This move propels the…
The spotlight on defense stocks has intensified amid renewed global tensions, but for DroneShield Ltd., the investment thesis extends far beyond sector sentiment. The company has executed a…
In the financial markets, geopolitical instability often acts as a spotlight, illuminating specific sectors with sudden intensity. The recent surge in interest for defense stocks, fueled by renewed…
In a strategic maneuver ahead of its annual report publication on March 10, Volkswagen has secured a pivotal labor agreement for its battery subsidiary, PowerCo. The deal, which…
