FeaturedTransportParis Motor Show: Caught between China and Tesla, European carmakers refuse to give upInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 14, 2026October 14, 2026 A record 20 Chinese brands in Paris and Tesla's driver-assist push leave Europe's legacy automakers fighting on two fronts at home... Read more
FeaturedTransportChina-EU trade deal: Europe targets China’s USD 7.5 billion hybrid car boom with export curbsInternational Finance Business DeskOctober 13, 2026October 12, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskOctober 13, 2026October 12, 2026 The timing of the deal couldn't have been worse for the Chinese automakers, who have been ramping up hybrid shipments exempt from EU tariffs... Read more
IndustryMagazineAutomobile conundrum: Germany’s industrial crown jewel under pressureInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2026September 21, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 18, 2026September 21, 2026 One after another, German automobile companies are announcing restructuring plans, only to meet opposition and scrutiny from labour unions... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoIAA Trade Fair: Europe’s trucking sector braces for Tesla-China EV battleInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 16, 2026September 16, 2026 Tesla will bring its semi-electric truck to Europe, while BYD has made public its plans of manufacturing electric heavy-duty vehicles in the continent... Read more
FeaturedTransportTrump says China can build cars in US despite Congress policy pushInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 15, 2026September 15, 2026 However, the Republican has put one condition: Chinese automakers should not build cars in Mexico and ship them to the United States... Read more
IndustryMagazineBeijing Auto Show: Europe collaborates, US fretsIFM CorrespondentMay 19, 2026May 22, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 19, 2026May 22, 2026 Beijing Auto Show highlights the collaboration between European and Chinese companies while US companies insist on protectionism... Read more
FeaturedTransportSkoda retreats as Chinese EVs dominateIFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026March 30, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026March 30, 2026 Volkswagen will continue to sell Skoda models in the Chinese market in collaboration with a regional partner until mid-2026... Read more
FeaturedTransportBYD Americas CEO Stella Li hails Middle East as homeland for EV innovationIFM CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Stella Li said BYD is investing heavily in the Middle East, constructing a strong dealer network and introducing advanced technology... Read more
IndustryMagazineChina’s auto industry faces scrutinyIFM CorrespondentDecember 4, 2025December 9, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 4, 2025December 9, 2025 China’s emphasis on boosting sales for job creation and growth comes at the cost of profitability and healthy competition... Read more
FeaturedTransportTesla vs BYD: Saudi Arabia set to become EV battlegroundIFM CorrespondentJuly 29, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 29, 2025 After outselling the American EV giant in Europe for the first time in April 2025, BYD has been catching up with Tesla on a worldwide scale... Read more