FeaturedTransportStellantis to focus on small, low-cost EVs to boost entry-level segmentIFM CorrespondentMay 21, 2026May 20, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMay 21, 2026May 20, 2026 The production of Stellantis' affordable, compact and fully electric "E-Car" will start in 2028 at its Pomigliano d'Arco plant in Italy... 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
FeaturedTransportDespite strong March sales data, United Kingdom automobile market stares at uncertaintyIFM CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 10, 2026April 9, 2026 As per the United Kingdom's SMMT, the volatile geopolitics, along with the surge in fuel costs, may lead to increased demand for electric vehicles, while risking pushing up energy and supply chain costs... Read more
EnergyExclusiveFeaturedIF Insights: War in Middle East likely to accelerate Asia’s renewable energy revolutionIFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026 The ongoing Middle East conflict and the resultant energy shock will force Asia to relook at renewables, to future-proof its economic outlook... Read more
IndustryMagazineSouth Africa’s used car market heats upIFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 Double-digit increase in sales in January 2026 gave indications of a sustained demand for second-hand cars in South Africa... Read more
CommodityFeaturedRising silver prices: Elon Musk issues warning as Beijing eyes export controlsIFM CorrespondentJanuary 2, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 2, 2026 On December 29, it seemed like gold and silver were on track for their best years since 1979... 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
FeaturedTransportIF Insights: Why are luxury EVs struggling to find buyers?IFM CorrespondentOctober 9, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 9, 2025 To make EVs truly mainstream, automakers must shift from building boutique electric marvels to producing affordable, mass-market vehicles... Read more
FeaturedTransportIF Insights: Trade war, auto tariffs disrupt Tesla’s US production plansIFM CorrespondentMay 8, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentMay 8, 2025May 12, 2025 Tesla is seeking approvals from the American state governments as it plans to roll out a robotaxi service with a fleet of Cybercabs... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedBusiness Leader of the Week: With Hakan Samuelsson back at helm, Volvo Cars looks to counter tariff demonIFM CorrespondentApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Throughout his career, Hakan Samuelsson has been instrumental in transforming conventional automakers into industry leaders in electric vehicles... Read more