FeaturedTransportBMW unveils major restructuring plan, putting AI, job cuts and new cars to workInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 2, 2026October 2, 2026 German luxury carmaker targets leaner management, higher margins and regional models after profit warnings and China-driven setbacks... Read more
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FeaturedTransportIF Insights: Plug-in hybrid momentum propels automakers toward EV flexibilityIFM CorrespondentMarch 28, 2024March 27, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 28, 2024March 27, 2024 Data from market research firm BloombergNEF shows that between 2022 and 2023, sales of plug-in hybrids increased by 43% to over 4.2 million units... Read more
FeaturedTransportStart-up of the Week: Cazoo, one-click destination for car shoppersIFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2023October 10, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2023October 10, 2023 During delivery, Cazoo provides a 90-day warranty and RAC roadside assistance for these used cars... Read more
CompanyBMW’s introduces latest electric car – The i3sInternational Finance DeskAugust 29, 2017 by International Finance DeskAugust 29, 2017 The car has been designed to be eco-friendly... Read more