Automobile sector

Autobahn Rent A Car charged over keeping two deregistered vehicles

In late 2025, Autobahn Rent A Car and its related companies were revealed to be S$300 million in debt to creditors including DBS, OCBC, UOB, automotive financing companies and dealers.

German auto workers stage mass protests in bid to save jobs

BMW workers participating in a protest rally as part of the IG Metall Day of Action in Munich on Sept 21.

VinFast names founder’s eldest son Pham Nhat Quan Anh as its global CEO

EV maker VinFast planning to restructure into a more asset-light company as it seeks growth in key markets such as South-east Asia and India.

Trump is open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms

Cheap, tech-laden Chinese EVs from companies like BYD are rapidly gaining global market share.

Ford, US transportation chief spar over company’s China deals

Ford said US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s broadside “contains factual errors” and misstated the company’s operations.

India’s alternative-fuel car sales top petrol, dealers’ body says

India’s shift to E20 petrol, which contains 20 per cent ethanol and is intended to reduce reliance on imported crude, has prompted consumer criticism.

Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service

The rollout makes Wayve the first company to launch a robotaxi service to the public in London.

First electric Range Rover will cost buyers more than $264,000

The Range Rover Electric can travel 599km on a single charge in testing conditions.

Mitsubishi Motors unveils revived Pajero model after 7-year hiatus

Mitsubishi Motors plans to launch the Pajero in around 100 countries.

Amazon’s Zoox, Alphabet’s Waymo expand robotaxi services to more US cities

Zoox said it would begin testing in Houston and San Diego, bringing its presence to 12 US locations.

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