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China considers selling TikTok U.S. operations to Elon

Chinese authorities are reportedly considering selling TikTok's U.S. operations to Elon Musk, a major development. For more details, the original report can be accessed here. According to Bloomberg, the move is a strategic response if the popular social media app faces a potential ban in the United States. The expected deal could significantly reshape the competitive dynamics of the social media landscape. Data from the IndexBox platform, which reaches millions of users every day, underscores the growing economic impact of TikTok in the United States. Speculation about a sale to a high-profile entrepreneur like Elon Musk underscores the platform's global importance and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting technology companies. Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Volkswagen considers closing factories to survive

The new Tiguan may or may not come to IndiaVolkswagen, one of the world's most iconic automakers, is facing financial pressures that could lead to unprecedented plant closures in Germany. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume revealed that the company is considering closing some plants to meet its goal of cutting costs by 10 billion euros by 2026, sparking anger among employees and concerns among German politicians. This is an important moment in the company's 87-year history, as Volkswagen has never closed a plant in its home country before.Economic pressures behind the decisionThe core reason for Volkswagen's difficult decision is the shrinking European auto market, which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said that the current annual car sales in the European market are 2 million units lower than in 2019, resulting in overcapacity in factories. Since Volkswagen occupies about 25% of the European market, the decline in sales is equivalent to a reduction…

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen considers closing factories to survive

The new Tiguan may or may not come to IndiaVolkswagen, one of the world's most iconic automakers, is facing financial pressures that could lead to unprecedented plant closures in Germany. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume revealed that the company is considering closing some plants to meet its goal of cutting costs by 10 billion euros by 2026, sparking anger among employees and concerns among German politicians. This is an important moment in the company's 87-year history as Volkswagen has never closed a plant in its home country before.Economic pressures behind the decisionThe core reason for Volkswagen's difficult decision is the shrinking European auto market, which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said that the current annual car sales in the European market are 2 million units lower than in 2019, resulting in overcapacity in factories. Since Volkswagen occupies about 25% of the European market, the decline in sales is equivalent to a reduction…

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Mahindra considers expanding its portfolio

Mahindra Thar portfolio will soon see more iterations to create a standalone brandMahindra aims to capture the SUV market with its latest launch, the Thar Roxx. With this new model, the company hopes to strengthen the Thar brand and take the lead in the SUV segment priced above Rs 1.25 lakh. This strategic move comes after the huge success of the current generation Thar, which has significantly strengthened Mahindra's position in the market. Here is a detailed analysis of M&M's strategy and expectations.Key highlights of Mahindra and Thar Roxx partnership strategy:Thar’s market success:The current generation Thar was launched in August 2020 and has far exceeded Mahindra's expectations, with monthly sales reaching 6,000 units, far higher than the projected 30-40% growth.Expanding Tal Portfolio:The newly launched Thar Roxx is priced at Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and is designed to make the Thar brand more mainstream. Mahindra sees this model as an important addition to its product line-up, targeting the mid-size SUV market,…

Ford Mulls Hypercar Le Mans Entry To Take On Ferrari And Porsche
Ford considers entering Le Mans hypercar race to compete with Ferrari and

If the brand enters the supercar arena, it may partner with a professional motorsports company go through Brad Anderson 21 hours ago Ford has expanded its motorsport program and may be targeting top-level endurance racing next. The company's head of motorsport said the fusion of LMH and LMDh rules made the sport more compelling. If Ford built a supercar, it would compete with Ferrari for outright victory for the first time since the 1960s. Not content with its recent return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Ford Mustang GT3, the French automaker is considering entering the top endurance race with a hybrid supercar, according to a new report. Under Jim Farley's leadership, Ford has rekindled its interest in motorsports in recent years, competing in series such as the World Endurance Championship (WEC) GT3 class, WRC, NASCAR, the Dakar Rally and the Australian Supercars series. The company has also built several crazy race cars, including the insane F-150…