BLOOMBERG The electronics arm of electric-vehicle maker BYD Co agreed to buy Jabil Inc’s manufacturing business in China for 15.8 billion yuan ($2.2 billion), expanding its production base in the world’s largest mobile arena. BYD Electronic International Co, a non-wholly owned unit of one of China’s biggest EV makers, is taking over the US company’s product manufacturing business located in …

BLOOMBERG The first analyst to cover Aston Martin after the carmaker’s 2018 initial public offering has finally recommended buying the stock. Jefferies’ Philippe Houchois lifted his rating to buy from hold, saying the British company’s net debt has stabilised and a refocus on traditional “front engine” cars like the DB12 and Vantage should benefit sales. Houchois gave Aston Martin an …

BLOOMBERG Hyundai Motor Co is facing a pressure campaign from a coalition of labour groups and civil rights groups in Alabama and Georgia, the home of its new $5.5 billion electric vehicle assembly and battery complex. The coalition is asking Hyundai to negotiate a community benefits agreement that will “enshrine high-road commitments to workers and their communities in an enforceable …