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UK political transition drives focus on Burnham policy agenda and market risks
Britain is preparing for another change at the top as Andy Burnham is set to enter Downing Street, putting immediate attention on cabinet appointments and the direction of economic policy. The ...
CFPB faces scrutiny over dropped consumer cases tied to Trump donors
A Senate Banking Committee hearing is intensifying pressure on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over its handling of consumer enforcement actions. Senator Elizabeth Warren says the agency ...
NSE has sought clarification from several listed companies regarding price and volume fluctuations.
In an exchange update issued in Mumbai on July 15, 2026, it was announced that a clarification process has been initiated amid unusual price or volume activity in the shares of several listed ...
Boeing posts strongest first-half delivery pace since 2018
Rising production of Boeing's 737 MAX is lifting the planemaker's aircraft handovers in 2026, supporting its strongest first-half delivery total since 2018. The company delivers 314 aircraft ...
Volkswagen stock outlook: What's next after job cuts and earnings?
Volkswagen remains under pressure from its large-scale restructuring program despite reaffirming its full-year guidance. The company's upcoming earnings report is now expected to determine ...
Volkswagen weighs new job cuts as cost pressure grows
Volkswagen Chief Executive Oliver Blume has outlined a path that could put as many as 50,000 additional jobs at risk as the company tries to close a cost gap with rivals. The plan underscores ...
Volkswagen to cut model lineup and capacity as pressure mounts
Volkswagen plans to cut its model lineup by as much as half and shrink annual production capacity, stopping short of announcing new job cuts after tense talks with stakeholders. The move shows ...
EU industry weathers China competition as import shift masks limited market damage
European policymakers are debating a tougher China strategy as concerns grow over the impact of Chinese competition on the bloc’s industrial base. But trade patterns across the EU economy ...
U.S. auto market shifts toward hybrids as EV demand weakens
Rising fuel costs and the end of purchase incentives are reshaping how U.S. drivers approach vehicle electrification in the first half of 2026. Conventional hybrid sales rise by almost a fifth ...
U.S. auto market shifts toward hybrids as EV demand weakens
Rising fuel-price sensitivity and policy changes are reshaping how U.S. consumers approach vehicle electrification in the first half of 2026. Conventional hybrid sales rise by nearly a fifth from ...
U.S. Senate panel to vote on tighter Chinese vehicle ban
A bipartisan push in Washington is moving toward a key committee vote on restrictions affecting Chinese automakers' access to the U.S. passenger vehicle market. The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee ...
UK car finance lenders challenge FCA redress scheme over compensation liability
A court fight over the UK car finance mis-selling scandal is escalating as lenders seek to block the Financial Conduct Authority's industry-wide compensation plan. The dispute is delaying ...
Toyota to invest $3.6 billion in Texas Tacoma shift, adding U.S. capacity and jobs
Toyota is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Texas as it reorganizes North American production of its Tacoma midsize pickup truck. The $3.6 billion plan is expected to add 2,000 U.S. jobs, a ...
Xpeng warns EU investment curbs could deter Chinese EV factory plans in Europe
Europe’s car industry is weighing whether Chinese electric vehicle groups can help preserve manufacturing capacity as local automakers cut jobs and production. Xpeng says proposed EU rules on ...
U.S. auto sector faces USMCA review risk as extension deadline nears
North American carmakers are approaching a new trade inflection point as the U.S., Mexico and Canada are not expected to extend the USMCA pact by Wednesday. The missed deadline shifts the ...
UK car finance lenders challenge FCA compensation scheme in human rights dispute
A legal fight over the UK motor finance scandal is delaying compensation for millions of borrowers as lenders contest the Financial Conduct Authority's proposed redress framework. The regulator ...
U.S. auto market faces long-term sales decline by 2040, Bain says
Demographic pressure, weaker affordability and shifting transport habits are reshaping expectations for the U.S. auto industry over the next 15 years. Bain & Company estimates annual vehicle sales ...
Can Volkswagen recover after its biggest overhaul?
Volkswagen has once again come under pressure following reports of what could become the largest restructuring program in the company's history. Investors are increasingly questioning whether ...
Volkswagen plans deep job cuts and German plant closures in historic overhaul
Volkswagen is preparing one of the largest restructurings in its history, under which it plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and end production at four plants in Germany. The proposal reflects the ...
Toyota narrows U.S. sales gap with GM as hybrid demand strengthens
Toyota is closing in on General Motors in the U.S. auto market as hybrids gain traction with consumers and all-electric sales lose momentum. New first-half projections indicate the gap between the ...
European carmakers weigh alliances as China price pressure deepens
Europe’s car industry is facing a narrowing set of strategic choices as Chinese electric-vehicle makers expand with lower-priced models and growing technological strength. Cost cuts, plant ...
