What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mazda CX-50? What does it compare to? The 2025 CX-50 is a five-seat compact crossover that compares well with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Is the 2025 Mazda CX-50 a good SUV? The CX-50 is an appealing compact SUV with classy styling, a clean cabin, and an available hybrid powertrain for the first time. Its...

Maserati Shamal restomod project in the works Restomod will use Biturbo Coupe body and Ghibli S twin-turbocharged V-6 Production to be limited to 33 units The Maserati Shamal launched in 1990 didn't see much success, despite featuring a body penned by the legendary Marcello Gandini, and a twin-turbocharged V-8 under the hood. It was devised when...

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV? What does it compare to? The EQS is Mercedes-Benz’s biggest all-electric SUV. Shop it against the Rivian R1S, Audi Q8 E-Tron, BMW iX, and Tesla Model X. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV a good car/SUV? The EQS has attractive styling and lots of features, though it is very expensive...

The Cadillac Vistiq will serve as the electric XT6 three-row SUV replacement Cadillac Vistiqs are expected to have about 300 miles of EPA-rated range The Vistiq will cost $78,790 when it arrives in 2025. Cadillac on Tuesday confirmed additional details of the Vistiq three-row electric SUV, which remains on track for a launch next year as a 2026...

The updated 2025 Porsche Taycan family boasts 13 members A new Taycan 4 and revised Taycan GTS have been revealed The Taycan GTS benefits from a 100-hp boost over the outgoing model Porsche in February unveiled a mid-cycle refresh for its Taycan, which has been introduced for the 2025 model year in the U.S. However, not every model in the Taycan...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R's output increases to 328 hp A manual transmission remains off the table for all Golfs, including the R The Golf R gains a larger touchscreen and more LED lighting Volkswagen has an updated 2025 Golf R headed to showrooms early next year, and on Tuesday the automaker confirmed some of the specifications for the U.S...

Mazda issued two more recalls for the CX-90, and the CX-70 joins recall list One issue stems from an inverter software issue while the other has do to with faulty software in the dashboard New software is the fix for both issues Mazda is recalling CX-90 and CX-70 crossover SUVs for two separate software-related issues. One could cause loss of...

Alpine F1 team will make switch to Mercedes-Benz AMG power units in 2026 Agreement lasts until at least 2030 Former supplier Renault is ending F1 power unit program to focus on EV technology The Alpine Formula 1 team on Tuesday announced plans to switch to power units and gearboxes from Mercedes-Benz AMG starting in 2026, when F1 is due to...

Santa Fe Hybrid makes 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque Santa Fe Hybrid averaged 31 mpg combined over mostly highway miles Comfy seats, clever storage, and a spacious cargo area with the third-row folded make it a good family hauler My teen daughter’s a videographer. Whenever I test a big car, fast car, cool car, anything that’s not...

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much of the engaging, responsive driving experience that's distinguished Mazda Among mainstream, gasoline-fueled vehicles, with only a few exceptions, our advice to most shoppers is simple: If...

Kazakhstan is about to unveil a plan that aims to diversify its exports by fostering industrial development and to make the country a base for export-oriented manufacturers connected to global value chains. Jacopo Dettoni reports. 

Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, will invest domestically and internationally to diversify its portfolio and increase its value, claims Lyazzat Borankulova, the fund’s managing director for strategic development. 

The development of its agribusiness sector is one of Kazakhstan’s key priorities, and a first wave of foreign investors from Europe and Asia is looking at the country as a base to supply major markets in the regions. 

Rustam Issatayev, deputy CEO of Kazakhstan’s national investment promotion agency, talks to fDi about the country’s new FDI strategy, which involves a proactive approach to attracting investment instead of simply talking up the country.

Foreign explorers claimed Madeira 600 years ago. Today, foreign investors are taking advantage of abundant opportunities in upmarket tourism, as well as a burgeoning tech sector on the island. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

Pedro Calado, vice-president of Madeira’s regional government, tells Sebastian Shehadi about the island's capacity for more upmarket tourism and its ongoing struggle to gain financial independence from Portugal. 

On top of EU access, an impressive quality of life, talented labour and a thriving tourism sector, Madeira offers a white-listed preferential tax regime that is conducive to long-term, productive investments. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

Antwerp’s vice-mayor, Claude Marinower, talks about the city's history as a diverse business location, and its plans to promote traditional industries alongside innovative concepts.

With a multilingual population, Antwerp enjoys a diverse talent pool that has made it a popular testbed for digital innovation and entrepreneurship.

Antwerp has long been an attractive retail location in Belgium, while also offering investors an efficient and transparent planning process. 

Lisbon’s mayor discusses the city’s tech strengths and its solutions to business challenges, such as affordable housing.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has attracted praise for launching a climate-resilience bond to help finance environmental projects.

Moldova's wine industry has gained some international recognition but the country remains largely untroubled by tourists, a combination that is enticing some foreign investors.

Project numbers drop almost 40% between 2017 and 2018.

Mexico suffered a second year of dwindling manufacturing, with the US's trade policy taking its toll. However, Mexico remains an attractive location for US companies and their suppliers.

Figures show 2018 was India’s best year for manufacturing FDI in seven years.

Investment into the Middle East region by US-based companies showed a notable increase between the beginning fo 2016 and the end of 2018. 

Dubai outstrips other Middle East cities as top destination for office openings.

The UAE remained the Middle East's most popular destination for foreign manufacturing investments in 2018.

Australian urban planning and design and economics consultancy Cistri is using its evidence-based insights to help Asian developers design and plan urban communities that enhance quality of life.

Utilities in Australia are looking to the sky when it comes to avoiding costly network failures and bushfires, enlisting the expertise of investors such as Canada’s Aethon Aerial Solutions to monitor power lines.

Canadian utilities giant ATCO was struck by Australia’s unique ability to make green hydrogen by harnessing its abundant sunshine. This capacity, combined with the country’s can-do attitude and commitment to the development of renewable energies, compelled the company to invest in Australia’s first Clean Energy Innovation Hub to fast-track sustainable solutions for future energy needs.

Australia’s proud mining history, the quality of its workers and high working standards were instrumental in bringing Canadian mining and exploration company Kirkland Lake Gold to the Victorian gold fields.

Maeil Dairies Australia has invested A$13.5 million to acquire Corio Bay Dairy Group’s partially built dairy processing facility in Geelong, Victoria.

American entertainment studio Bento Box Entertainment has partnered with Australia’s Princess Pictures to form a new animation studio

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has entered into a joint venture with Australia’s Bis to launch Auto-mate, a new company that will provide autonomous systems to the mining industry.

Good news for games developers: the Australian Government is introducing a 30% tax offset for local and international businesses that develop digital games in Australia.

Australia’s demand for cyber services has prompted PwC Australia to open a new onshore delivery centre in Adelaide, South Australia.