US denim mills have nearly vanished under pressure from low-cost, vertically integrated Pakistani factories like Crescent Bahuman. Mount Vernon Mills survives by adapting processes while Pakistan leverages scale, technology, and domestic cotton. Tariffs and consumer demand shape the contest. The global denim trade balances cost, quality, and sustainability across continents.
GM will drop Android Auto and CarPlay across its entire lineup by 2028 in favor of a native system built with Google's Gemini. The move centers on data ownership, tighter vehicle integration and subscription revenue. Industry analysts and executives say automakers lose critical usage insights when drivers rely on phone projection. Consumer backlash has been swift, yet the shift continues. Legacy brands bet they can match the convenience drivers already expect.
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