Eurozone: ECB goes lower for longer The ECB has taken another timid step in what looks set to be a very gradual exit process from its ultra-expansive monetary policy. At its October meeting the ECB…
China’s Electric Car Revolution China has become the most powerful political force driving the globalization of electric vehicle (EV) technology. And, while natural driving forces such as dwindling fossil fuel resources and the hazards of…
A clear roadmap with stringent timelines and the setting up council for environmental-friendly cars, along with OEMs, could be a good place to start. If ever there was a time for the Indian automobile industry…
Following the Brexit referendum last year, when social media was groaning with opinions from those on both sides of the argument, an acquaintance of mine posted an innocent-sounding question on Facebook: why doesn’t the EU…
New technology presents opportunities in terms of productivity, but also has potential drawbacks in terms of the profile of jobs and available employment. A new publication explores the impact of robots and industry 4.0 in…
The “Made in Mexico” label has become more plentiful on American car lots this year, even as auto makers pressured by President Donald Trump kicked off the year with promises to create more jobs in…
The recent Belt and Road Forum in Beijing ushered in a new phase in China’s global repositioning. In his opening speech, President, Xi Jinping reaffirmed the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive investment project launched in…
Today’s cars and SUVs, packed with revolutionary technologies, are nothing like the vehicles of several decades ago. Nor is leadership among the world’s largest automakers, including General Motors ( GM ), Ford Motor ( F…
President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative during a recent trade summit of world leaders held in Beijing. Xi pledged an investment of up to $78 billion for countries touched…
Brazilian presidential decree raising fines on banks and listed companies involved in illicit acts aims to empower the central bank and the country’s securities industry watchdog in their efforts to bolster transparency, Finance Minister Henrique…