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China's rare earth curbs endanger $6.5 trillion of Western industry, IEA says
The full implementation of China's rare earth export restrictions could put $6.5 trillion of downstream production outside the country at risk, the International Energy Agency war...
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Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. container seaport, said on Wednesday it set a June cargo record as shippers ranging from retailers to data center builders rushed in goo...
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Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags
Airbus and Boeing have in recent weeks chartered one of the world's largest cargo planes to speed up shipments of aerostructures for some civil and military aircraft, a sign of li...
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Electra taps Safran for 250 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9
Electra said on Wednesday it has signed a production agreement with France's Safran Helicopter Engines for turbogenerators, as the hybrid-electric aircraft startup looks to advanc...
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China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis.
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Stellantis' Alfa Romeo plans launch of new mid-sized SUV by end 2027
Stellantis' premium brand Alfa Romeo will launch the first of its planned new models by the end of next year, the automaker's head for Europe, Emanuele Cappellano, said on Tuesda...
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Bosch begins sample production at its first US semiconductor plant
German auto component and chip maker Bosch (ROBSCJ.UL) is beginning sample production at its first U.S. semiconductor factory, the company said Monday, finalizing a $225 million ...
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Focus: From factory to tech frontier: China becomes legacy automakers' innovation engine
In May, General Motors marked a rare milestone for a foreign automaker in China, selling more than 10,000 of its new Buick Electra E7 in the first month.
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Brazil's 2026 auto sales seen at highest since 2014, auto association says
Brazilian auto sales this year are expected to reach the highest level since 2014, automakers association Anfavea said on Tuesday, while also increasing production estimates, de...
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Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag
Fiat launched sales in the United States of Topolino, its two-seat, fully electric compact car, with a price starting from $13,995 and a range of up to 46 miles (74 km), the Stel...
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Defence companies sign deals at NATO industry forum
Defence companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara on Tuesday for an industry forum held alongside the alliance's annual summit, where several defence cooperation and p...
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Renault making higher profits on compact electric models than Megane, says CEO
Renault Group is achieving better margins on its compact electric R5 than larger models like the Megane or Scenic, CEO Francois Provost told French business daily Les Echos on Mo...
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Ferrari appeals to traditionalists with new V12 manual gearbox limited edition
Ferrari launched a limited-edition 12-cylinder model with a manual gearbox on Friday, appealing to traditional fans of roaring petrol engines and hands-on driving after the mixed ...
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Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami
Tesla said on Friday its robotaxi was available in Miami, as the electric vehicle maker looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing operations.
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Kioxia readies next-gen memory mass production as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback
Kioxia will on Friday hold a ceremony at its fab in northern Japan as the chipmaker, whose shares have rocketed due to the AI investment boom, prepares to mass manufacture next-ge...
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Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L in US to boost sales
Tesla on Thursday launched a six-seater long wheelbase version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in the U.S., aiming to boost sales of its electric vehicles after the removal of a ...
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EV maker Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast on strong demand, shares soar
Rivian Automotive raised its annual delivery forecast on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its R1 models and electric delivery vans as well as its cheaper new R2 SUVs, sendi...
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Automakers tap America's 250th, World Cup to rev up patriotism
U.S. automakers have long infused their marketing campaigns with American pride and imagery. But this summer’s combination of the nation’s 250th birthday and World Cup matches tak...
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