Business Strategy - Volkswagen's battery business is compelled to seek external financing [1] - The carmaker reduced its five-year spending plan [1]

Strategy & Profitability - American automakers aim to increase profits by focusing on high-margin gas-powered vehicles [1] - Automakers face the challenge of balancing gas guzzler sales with investment in EV technology [1] Technology & Innovation - Automakers need to keep pace with EV technology development [1] - Balancing current profits with future EV technology is a key difficulty [1]

Regulatory Landscape - China's market regulator is drafting new guidelines to prevent automakers from pricing models too cheaply [1] - The aim is to curb cutthroat competition that is fueling deflationary pressure [1]

Industry Outlook - Several European automakers and their suppliers are preparing to give cars with a combustion engine a new lease on life [1] - This preparation is based on expectations that the EU will walk back its planned ban [1]

Industry Trend - The automotive industry is experiencing upheaval due to the rise of Chinese automakers outside the U S [1] Company Strategy - Ford is collaborating with Renault to revitalize its European business [1]

Market Trend - Malaysian automaker Perodua launched its first electric car [1] Business Strategy - Perodua will sell the vehicle separately to the battery to reduce upfront costs [1] - The strategy aims to appeal to middle-income earners [1]

Market Trends - European car sales increased for the fourth consecutive month in October [1] - Automakers in the region are focusing on producing more affordable electrified models [1]

Company Strategy - Hyundai launched the first model under a new high-performance sub-brand [1] - The company aims to increase profitability [1] Industry Focus - The South Korean automaker, traditionally known for mass-market cars, is expanding its offerings [1]

Hyundai CEO José Muñoz says the South Korean automaker continues to press ahead with both new technologies and its US expansion, having had an apology for a raid on its facilities seeking undocumented workers https://t.co/7yOk1MOpbt ...

Investment & Partnership - Renault 和吉利将在巴西投资 38 亿雷亚尔（约合 7.14 亿美元）用于共同开发新车型 [1] - 两家汽车制造商决定合作，以更好地在南美最大的汽车市场竞争 [1]