Bloomberg A Chinese proverb goes, “If you have guanxi (relations) with very important people, all your troubles will go away, but if you don’t have any guanxi with any VIP, your troubles will continue to haunt you.” Carmakers seem to be embracing the proverb as they continue to confront and struggle with the persistent chip shortage that’s expected to …

  Bloomberg Hyundai Motor Co will expand its lineup to six battery-electric vehicles in India by 2028, as the South Korean carmaker tries to seize first-mover advantage in the growing market. The vehicles will comprise different styles, including SUV, and will cater to segments including the mass market and mass premium, the company said in a statement. Hyundai, which currently …

  Bloomberg Tesla Inc has agreed to take the majority of battery-ready graphite from a production facility planned in Louisiana, as it races to secure supplies of the key material in a market dominated by China. Melbourne-based Syrah Resources Ltd will supply Elon Musk’s company with graphite anode material for an initial four years, with an option to buy additional …