Keywords: Electric vehicles


Elon Musk fuels speculation over potential Tesla and SpaceX merger

Fresh comments from Elon Musk have reignited speculation that Tesla and SpaceX could eventually be brought together under a single corporate structure, although the billionaire stopped short of confirming that any formal merger is under consideration. Speaking during Tesla's latest earnings conference......

Ford partners with China’s Geely to create European vehicle production venture in Spain

Ford is preparing to transform its Valencia manufacturing facility in Spain into the foundation of a new European-focused joint venture with Chinese automaker Geely, marking a strategic shift in the American group’s industrial approach. The partnership will allow Geely to produce vehicles at Ford’s......

Renault posts stable first-half vehicle sales as electric R5 strengthens European position

Renault delivered nearly 1.2 million vehicles worldwide during the first six months of 2026, reporting broadly stable sales despite softer demand in its core European market, while highlighting the growing commercial success of its latest electric models. The French automaker recorded a 0.4% year-on-year......

Global trade continues to expand despite rising price pressures, UNCTAD says

Global trade maintained its growth momentum during the first half of 2026, supported largely by strong demand for high-technology products and services, according to the latest Global Trade Update published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report estimates that......

US Senate advances bill targeting Chinese automakers and foreign ownership risks

The US Senate Commerce Committee has approved legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on Chinese automotive companies operating in the American market, a move that could also affect global carmakers with significant Chinese ownership ties. The proposed measure seeks to strengthen existing limits......

China’s car market faces its weakest year since 2021 as demand slows

China’s passenger car market is heading toward a difficult year as weakening consumer demand and intensifying competition put pressure on sales. Recent figures suggest that 2026 could become the sector’s weakest year since 2021, following a period of strong growth and record sales in the......

SagaDrive: A Moroccan Platform Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Reinvent the Automotive Journey

The Moroccan automotive sector continues to evolve under the influence of digitalization and the rise of new technologies. In this context, the Moroccan platform SagaDrive aims to transform the experience of drivers by bringing together, within the same digital ecosystem, the various stages related to......

European Union accelerates plan to electrify its economy

The European Union is stepping up efforts to accelerate the electrification of its economy as part of its long-term strategy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and achieve its climate objectives. The European Commission has presented a new action plan that aims......

Morocco emerges as a rising global hub for electric vehicle manufacturing

Morocco has strengthened its position as one of the world's emerging destinations for the electric vehicle (EV) industry, according to the World Investment Report 2026 published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report highlights Morocco among a group of fast-growing......