#Automotive Industry

Strikes by Ukrainian drones on refineries have caused a shortage and a price increase of up to 40% for oils in Russia. Services complain about the lack of supplies and are forced to buy leftovers from resellers.

🚗 Mini is preparing a revolution: Cooper hatchback switches to rear-wheel drive! 🔹 The British brand will abandon front-wheel drive for the first time in 30 years. 🔹 The new Gen 6 platform from BMW (Neue Klasse) will be the foundation. 🔹 Reason: BMW's decision not to develop a compact gearbox for the front axle. 🔹 The current model (2024) is already aging, but a facelift is still expected. #Mini #BMW #NeueKlasse #AutoNews #ElectricVehicles

🇬🇧 The UK has allocated £130m for the development of the automotive industry. Funds will go to Bentley, Nissan, and startups for the transition to electric vehicles. The AutoLum project will automate harness assembly, while Bentley will set up battery production. The goal is to preserve 1,800 jobs and strengthen exports. 🚗⚡ #UK #AutoIndustry #EV

🚨 Strike on Kromberg & Schubert factory in Zhytomyr: production halted indefinitely. No casualties among employees, but economic consequences could be serious. #Zhytomyr #AutomotiveIndustry #War2026

🚗💸 Subaru spends $10,000 on marketing for every electric vehicle! Operating profit dropped by 44%. While flagship Solterra sales plummeted by 34%, the "twin" Toyota bZ grew by 90%. Why does one platform work for Toyota but result in losses for Subaru? We break down the numbers and alliance strategy in 2026. #Subaru #Toyota #EV #ElectricVehicles #Business