The Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association announced on Jan. 25 that car exports from China increased 54.4 percent to 3.11 million units last year. Japan’s exports totaled 3.2 million from January to November and China came in second by beating Germany (2.61 million). South Korea is likely to be the sixth with 2.3 million.
Economics
Trading View: Volkswagen to slash 50,000 jobs as profits plunge 50% and tariffs bite
Volkswagen will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, following a sharp decline in profits and mounting pressure from US tariffs, weaker demand in China and North America, and higher costs associated with electrification. Read […]
Environment
Transport & Environment: Carmakers are failing to deliver affordable electric cars, holding back EV adoption
Disproportionate focus of manufacturers on large SUVs and premium models means we have too few mass-market cars. Read HERE Photo: Nissangeniss/Creative Commons
Corruption
Wyn Grant: The murky world of lobbying
Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (Speri) Despite recent reforms, there are still concerns that the activities of lobbyists lack transparency and are insufficiently regulated Read here
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