The Novelis aluminum rolling plant in Oswego, New York, is scheduled to restart operations on June 10, 2026, after being shut down for nine months following a fire.

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is expanding beyond cars and batteries into artificial intelligence powered robotics, joining companies such as Tesla and XPeng in what is becoming one of the most important technology races of the decade.

Germany’s automotive industry association warned that another 125,000 jobs could disappear from the country’s car sector by 2035 unless major policy and competitiveness changes are made.

A fuel-saving device marketed as the SynGas OBD Fuel Saver is drawing attention in 2026, with new reports examining its claims, pricing and what consumers should verify before buying.

European car sales rose in March on strong electric vehicle and hybrid sales, industry data showed on Thursday, with Tesla and BYD logging strong sales growth from last year. 

Malaysia is moving to diversify its supply of key raw materials and medical products amid growing concerns over disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East, officials say.

Claims that electric vehicles – including those produced by Chinese manufacturers – emit harmful radiation have circulated widely online, often amplified by viral videos and anecdotal reports.