Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant

  • April 2, 2026
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Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, according to Bloomberg — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies. The proposal has already drawn fierce opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford […]

Trump’s Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk

  • April 2, 2026
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President Donald Trump has doubled down on the U.S. war against Iran, spiking oil prices Thursday as traders prepare for a longer conflict that will exacerbate the already deep disruption to global energy supplies. The oil market had hoped Trump would present a clear exit strategy during his national address Wednesday night. Instead, the president […]

Mercedes confirms steer-by-wire for 2026 EQS with questionable steering wheel

  • April 2, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will introduce steer-by-wire technology in 2026, becoming the first German automaker to bring the system to production. The facelifted EQS electric sedan will be the first model to get it. Along with the new steering system, Mercedes is ditching the traditional round steering wheel for a flat-bottomed yoke design — and […]