Most valuable car companiesAlborz Fallah Does any other brand have a hope in hell overtaking Tesla when it comes to market cap? And which other brands are in the top 10?3 years ago
Almost 100,000 vehicles a week being cut from global productionAlborz Fallah Almost 100,000 cars a week are not being produced due to microchip shortages. Is the end in sight, or are wait times set to linger?3 years ago
Automakers continue to grapple with Russian invasion-related shortagesWilliam Stopford While companies like Volkswagen are slowly increasing production in the wake of Russia's invasion, others have been forced to suspend factories.3 years ago
Sony enters auto industry with Honda, EV sales to start in 2025Derek Fung Sony's automotive endeavours won't be limited to Gran Turismo games, with the conglomerate joining forces with Honda to make cars.3 years ago
Ford places EV and ICE cars into separate divisionsDerek Fung Ford is becoming two but staying as one, with its EV and ICE arms to operate as separate business units but with some shared functions.3 years ago
Toyota resumes Japanese production after cyberattack - UPDATEDerek Fung Toyota has shutdown production in Japan again, but this time it's been brought about by a cyberattack against one of its suppliers.3 years ago
Ford CEO denies plans to spin off EV or ICE businessDerek Fung Ford is sticking together with CEO Jim Farley denying plans are afoot to hive off the EV or internal combustion engine business.3 years ago
VFACTS: January ute and ute-based SUV sales wrapScott Collie Ute sales were once again led by the Toyota HiLux, with the Ford Ranger nipping at its heels. The Isuzu MU-X led the off-road SUV charge. 3 years ago
Toyota maintains global number one spot in 2021Derek Fung Another year, another victory for Toyota, with the Nagoya-based automaker claiming the global sales crown over rival Volkswagen.3 years ago
VFACTS: Australia's 2021 new car sales detailed in fullMike Costello A smidgen under 1.05 million new cars were counted as sold during a turbulent 2021, up 14.5 per cent. But supply issues are still a factor. 3 years ago
Mercedes-Benz convinces European dealers to adopt agency modelDerek Fung European dealers have reached an agreement with Mercedes-Benz to switch from a franchise arrangement to agency sales.3 years ago
Hyundai names new R&D chief to replace Albert BiermannDerek Fung Albert Biermann, the man who created the Hyundai N sub-brand, is retiring from his role as the firm's R&D chief.3 years ago