Xiaomi targets Europe’s luxury cars
Xiaomi has rapidly shaken up the electric vehicle (EV) market by launching an exclusive personalized service for its high-end cars, directly targeting the affluent clientele [more…]
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Cyberattack on Asahi beer sparks shortages in Japan
A major cyberattack has plunged Japan’s beer industry into chaos after Asahi, the country’s biggest brewer, was forced to suspend its domestic operations. The breach, [more…]
Regulatory roadblocks stall UniCredit deal
UniCredit, Italy’s second-largest bank, is likely to withdraw its high-profile offer to acquire Banco BPM, marking a dramatic turn in one of the country’s most [more…]
Sony raises PS5 prices in select markets amid economic pressures
In a move that’s sure to rattle gamers’ wallets, Sony announced over the weekend that it will raise prices on certain PlayStation 5 consoles starting [more…]
Scania acquires Northvolt’s industrial division amid bankruptcy
In a significant development for Europe’s electrification landscape, Volkswagen’s truck-manufacturing subsidiary, Scania, has acquired the industrial division of Northvolt, a Swedish battery maker that recently [more…]
Tesla, Volkswagen, and Toyota drive Norway’s electric takeover
Norway’s EV Revolution: A Nation Unplugging from Fossil Fuels In a quiet Nordic coup against the combustion engine, Norway has sped into the electric future [more…]
As Europe’s auto giants fumble, Schaeffler AG pivots
In the quiet yet relentless hum of Europe’s auto industry, a stark transformation is underway. Schaeffler AG, a longtime pillar in Germany’s machinery and auto-parts [more…]
GlobalFoundries fined for sanctions slip-up
In the high-stakes world of semiconductor manufacturing, one slip of a key can mean millions—and for GlobalFoundries, a so-called “data entry error” is proving costly. [more…]
BYD takes the wheel in Germany with Hedin acquisition
In a move that signals its growing ambition in the European market, China’s BYD has announced plans to acquire its German distributor, Hedin Electric Mobility. [more…]
China’s BYD expands global EV footprint with key investments in Thailand and Turkey
In a strategic move, BYD Co., a Chinese electric vehicle giant, announced plans to acquire a 20% stake in its Thai distributor, Rever Automotive Co. [more…]
