Fears that China overtaking car country Germany
As Germany falls in international competitiveness rankings, even its formerly venerable auto industry risks being surpassed by electric vehicles made in China. Are tariffs the answer?…
How a rental app lost control of its cars
Bloomberg's Joshua Brustein explains how car-sharing firms are vulnerable to thieves. He speaks with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick and Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."…
The Nigerian artist turning classic cars into contemporary furniture
Experimental artist, Diseye Tantua is creating unconventional furniture using car parts from the '90s. The 44-year-old, Ghanian-Nigerian says he hopes his pieces will help preserve the history and memories he believes are…
Ford to slash 12,000 jobs in Europe
The US car manufacturer said the move would pave the way for it to become profitable again as it focuses more on electric vehicles. It also confirmed that it would sell plants…
Uber reports $1B loss as revenue rises
Car sharing giant Uber has met its first-quarter forecast, with a loss of $1 billion but increasing revenue and users. The losses were the result of big spending in the lead-up to…
Kiss your car goodbye: The rise of mobility as a service
Drivers are already ditching their cars because of apps like Uber. Imagine what happens when driverless cars hit the roads. Bloomberg QuickTake explains the idea known as “mobility as a service”.…
Musk’s self-driving car roadmap isn’t possible, futurist Martin Ford says
Martin Ford, author of "Rise of the Robots" and "Architects of Intelligence," and Bloomberg Intelligence's Anand Srinivasan discuss the future of self-driving cars on "Bloomberg Markets: What'd You Miss?"…
Shanghai Motor Show: German automakers shrug off China slowdown
Despite China's car sales falling for nine months, German automakers are betting on new electric models to boost market share. Further headwinds could emerge when Beijing's generous electric car subsidies end next…
LCCI’s Bambo Adebowale on how to improve profitability in Nigeria’s automotive industry
Experts say Nigeria’s used cars are outselling new cars at a ratio of 35 to 1. Bambo Adebowale, Chairman Auto & Allied Sector of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry joins…
The best back seats in luxury cars
Bloomberg's Hannah Elliott reports on what luxury items you can find in the back seat of cars for the wealthy.…
No to drunk drivers
Volvo has announced that soon all of its new cars will come with cameras that can tell if the driver has had too much to drink. The move is part of Volvo’s…