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Japan EV Tax Reform Focus Emerges in LDP Automotive Industry Meeting

Apr 17, 2026

Japan’s LDP is prioritizing EV taxation reforms for FY2027 to strengthen autom...

Philippines Automotive Incentive Program Completion by 2027

Apr 17, 2026

Philippines aims to clear all automotive incentive obligations by 2027. EV incen...

Ashok Leyland Sees Stable Demand Despite Delhi EV Policy Shift

Apr 17, 2026

Ashok Leyland sees no immediate demand disruption from Delhi EV policy Customers...

US Tariffs May Return by July Under Section 301 Review

Apr 17, 2026

US may restore tariffs by early July using Section 301 authority after court set...

Indonesia Auto Market Growth Driven by Electrification Push in 2026

Apr 17, 2026

Indonesia’s auto market growth in Q1 2026 is largely driven by rising EV deman...

Egypt Automotive Industry Localization Plan Boosts EV and Hybrid Growth

Apr 16, 2026

Egypt is offering strong incentives to attract global automakers and localize pr...

UK Automotive Industry Seeks Clarity on Made in EU Status Under IAA Policy

Apr 16, 2026

Uncertainty around Made in EU classification is delaying UK automotive investmen...

US IEEPA Tariff Refund System CAPE Rollout for Importers

Apr 16, 2026

The CAPE system enables consolidated electronic refunds for billions in unlawful...

China MIIT Releases New Energy Vehicle Tax Break Catalog (29th List)

Apr 16, 2026

China expands NEV tax incentives across multiple vehicle categories including BE...

China MIIT Vehicle Announcement: Major Automakers Pass New Approval List

Apr 16, 2026

China’s MIIT has released its 405th vehicle approval list featuring multiple d...

Hitachi Solutions AI Agent Enhances Trade Compliance Operations

Apr 16, 2026

AI agent simplifies export control review processes for industries. Hitachi Solu...

Proton Energy Efficiency Strategy Targets 2% Annual Improvement

Apr 16, 2026

Proton targets a steady 2 percent yearly improvement in manufacturing energy eff...

BYD Hungary EV Plant Labor Conditions Investigation Raises Compliance Concerns

Apr 15, 2026

Labor violations at BYD Hungary site highlight subcontracting risks Authorities ...

EU Steel Import Safeguard Measures 2026: Tariffs, Quotas, and Traceability Rules

Apr 15, 2026

EU sets strict quotas and 50% tariffs to control steel imports and counter globa...

Nigeria Cuts Import Duty on Passenger Vehicles and Electric Vehicles to Boost Economy

Apr 15, 2026

Nigeria sharply reduces vehicle import duties to improve affordability and contr...

Japan Coating Thinner Supply Stabilization Update Amid Supply Chain Disruptions

Apr 15, 2026

Japan intervenes to restore coating thinner supply levels across disrupted suppl...

Japan Level 2++ Autonomous Driving Certification for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Apr 15, 2026

Japan is introducing Level 2++ certification to improve trust in advanced driver...

USMCA Trade Talks Face Delay as US Signals Incomplete Resolution by July Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

USMCA negotiations are unlikely to conclude before the July 1 notification deadl...

Germany Energy Relief Measures 2026 and Hybrid CO2 Policy Shift

Apr 14, 2026

Germany cuts fuel taxes temporarily to ease energy costs for citizens and busine...

Noida Labour Unrest Driven by Wage Gap Across NCR Industrial Belt

Apr 14, 2026

Wage disparity between Haryana and Uttar Pradesh triggered large-scale unrest in...

Egypt Automotive Sector Investment Boost 2026-2027

Apr 14, 2026

Egypt is allocating significant funding to accelerate environmentally friendly a...

India Overloading Fee Rules 2026 Strengthen Highway Enforcement

Apr 14, 2026

Tiered penalties introduced based on overload percentage. FASTag-only payments a...

CAFE Norms India Revision Under Review by SIAM Ahead of Next Phase

Apr 14, 2026

India’s auto industry is reviewing revised CAFE norms before submitting its po...

Canada EV Charging Infrastructure Investment Accelerates Adoption Nationwide

Apr 14, 2026

Canada is expanding EV infrastructure with over 1,600 new chargers nationwide. G...

India CAFE III Fuel Efficiency Norms 2027: Impact on Automakers and Market

Apr 14, 2026

India will enforce stricter fuel efficiency norms from April 2027 without deadli...

EU Measuring Instruments Directive Boosts EV Charging and Hydrogen Refilling Accuracy

Apr 13, 2026

The directive standardizes measurement accuracy for EV charging and hydrogen sta...

Fiat 500 Electric Stellantis Mirafiori Italy Launch Plan 2027

Apr 13, 2026

Stellantis plans Fiat 500 electric launch in 2027 at Mirafiori with next-gen mod...

Ford Trucks Euro 7 Expansion Investment Türkiye Zero Emission Plan

Apr 13, 2026

Ford Trucks secures major Türkiye incentive for Euro 7 and zero-emission expans...

Delhi EV Policy 2026 Mandates Electric Two Wheelers and Three Wheelers

Apr 13, 2026

Delhi plans to mandate electric two and three wheelers for new registrations wit...

Malaysia Fuel Smuggling Crackdown: Border Petrol Stations Face Mandatory Audits

Apr 13, 2026

Malaysia plans mandatory audits for petrol stations within 50 km of borders to c...

Japan Fuel Supply Strategy Amid Middle East Crisis Disruptions

Apr 13, 2026

Japan is bypassing traditional fuel distribution channels to ensure supply to cr...

BYD Pickup China Launch Nears with Road Testing and MIIT Approval

Apr 13, 2026

BYD has entered late-stage development for its domestic pickup with testing and ...

EU IVA Rules May Restrict Large SUVs and Pickups from US Automakers

Apr 11, 2026

EU is tightening IVA rules which may block US large SUVs and pickups by 2027. US...

US data rules block Chinese vehicles from entering market amid security concerns

Apr 11, 2026

US regulations restrict Chinese automotive software and hardware over data secur...

US EPA DEF Sensor Rule Change Reduces Diesel Compliance Burden for OEMs

Apr 11, 2026

EPA removes DEF sensor requirement to improve diesel system reliability. Shift e...

India CAFE Stage 3 norms revised with relaxed emission curve for passenger cars

Apr 11, 2026

India’s revised CAFE Stage 3 norms ease emission limits by adjusting the effic...

Qingdao automotive industry growth plan targets 1 million vehicles and 45% NEV share by 2026

Apr 10, 2026

Qingdao aims for 1 million vehicle production with over 45% NEV share by 2026. M...

Thailand EV and Sustainable Manufacturing Push Gains Momentum Amid Global Disruptions

Apr 09, 2026

Thailand is prioritizing EVs and green manufacturing under the BCG model to stay...

Toyota Motor Thailand flags fuel costs and EV incentives impact on vehicle demand

Apr 09, 2026

Rising fuel and electricity prices are weakening vehicle demand and reducing EV ...

American Security Robotics Act targets foreign humanoid robots in US operations

Apr 09, 2026

US lawmakers propose restricting foreign-made robots in federal use over securit...

ACEA HDV CO2 regulation amendment supports transition to zero-emission trucks

Apr 08, 2026

The amendment allows flexible emission crediting beyond 2025–2029 targets with...

Zimbabwe lithium export ban easing framework 2026 with beneficiation tax rules

Apr 08, 2026

Zimbabwe will allow lithium exports only if companies commit to local processing...

Tesla Actually Smart Summon probe closed by NHTSA after low-speed incident review

Apr 08, 2026

NHTSA closed the probe after confirming only minor low-speed incidents with no i...

China NEV power battery tracing platform rollout strengthens lifecycle transparency

Apr 08, 2026

China introduces unified battery tracking system covering full lifecycle Platfor...

Malaysia CKD Policy support strengthens EV localization strategy

Apr 08, 2026

Malaysia CKD policy reinforces long-term EV localization and supply chain growth...

Mexico heavy vehicle fleet renewal program boosts domestic manufacturing and incentives

Apr 08, 2026

Mexico introduces tax and financing incentives to accelerate heavy vehicle fleet...

Nissan USMCA tariff impact on entry-level car pricing in 2026

Apr 07, 2026

USMCA tariff changes could raise prices of Nissan’s entry-level cars in the U....

Isuzu Thailand investment boosts automotive production and Euro 6 upgrade

Apr 07, 2026

Isuzu commits THB 15 billion to upgrade production and meet Euro 6 emission stan...

Japan Automotive Plastics Supply Faces Pressure from Rising Naphtha Prices

Apr 07, 2026

Rising naphtha prices are driving sharp cost increases in automotive plastics an...

Trump steel aluminum copper tariffs 2026 strengthen Section 232 policy

Apr 07, 2026

Tariff structure simplified with clear rates based on metal content and product ...

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines HEV production plan under EVIS targets 2028 launch

Apr 07, 2026

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines targets HEV production start by mid-2028 under EVI...

US Senators push to block Chinese automakers from US and North American markets

Apr 07, 2026

US lawmakers seek stricter barriers against Chinese automakers entering North Am...

Germany funds Nolans Project rare earth supply for EV and wind sectors

Apr 06, 2026

Germany allocates EUR 50 million to secure rare earth supply for EV and wind sec...

Ola Electric Roadster X+ 4.5 kWh earns PLI certification under PLI-Auto Scheme

Apr 06, 2026

Ola Electric secures first PLI-certified motorcycle in its Roadster lineup Certi...

Tunisia Smart Automotive City project drives EV investment and manufacturing growth

Apr 06, 2026

Tunisia plans major EV and automotive investments through Smart Automotive City ...

India ethanol blending programme pushes beyond E20 toward flex-fuel expansion

Apr 06, 2026

India’s ethanol production capacity is nearly double current consumption, push...

Indian Government SEZ customs duty concessions boost domestic sales flexibility

Apr 06, 2026

SEZ units can sell up to 30% of export value domestically at concessional duty P...

Manila International Auto Show 2026 electrification mobility showcase expands

Apr 03, 2026

MIAS 2026 focuses on electrification and sustainable mobility solutions Global O...

Japan oil reserves supply chain review highlights fuel stability concerns in 2026

Apr 03, 2026

Japan holds over 230 days of oil reserves but localized shortages persist Govern...

2026 Beijing Auto Show media registration opens ahead of record-breaking event

Apr 02, 2026

Media registration for 2026 Beijing Auto Show is strictly online with no on-site...

Range Rover Sport SV price cut India UK trade deal impact

Apr 02, 2026

Range Rover Sport SV price cut driven by India-UK tariff reduction benefits Jagu...

Japan abolishes environmental performance tax and diesel provisional tax 2026

Apr 02, 2026

Japan eliminates two major vehicle-related taxes ahead of fiscal 2026 Policy avo...

char.gy EV charging infrastructure expansion Isle of Wight reaches 1500 chargepoints under LEVI program

Apr 01, 2026

char.gy will deploy over 1500 public EV chargepoints in Isle of Wight under LEVI...

Japan naphtha supply diversification doubles imports outside Middle East

Apr 01, 2026

Japan doubles non-Middle East naphtha sourcing to enhance supply resilience Four...

Cambodia EV tax cuts slash import duties on hybrids and electric vehicles

Apr 01, 2026

Cambodia sharply reduces EV import duties to accelerate green mobility adoption ...

CATARC R&D Center Expansion in China Strengthens Automotive Innovation Ecosystem

Apr 01, 2026

CATARC is investing CNY 416 million to expand its R&D capabilities in Tianjin Th...

Mexico US auto tariffs renegotiation gains momentum with new working group

Apr 01, 2026

Mexico and the US move closer to revising tariffs through a structured working g...

Argentina vehicle procurement law reform opens market to imports

Apr 01, 2026

Argentina proposes ending domestic vehicle preference in public procurement Impo...

Japan supply chain cybersecurity evaluation system rollout by 2026

Mar 31, 2026

Japan introduces a structured cybersecurity rating system for supply chain compa...

EU CO2 emissions flexibility for heavy-duty vehicles compliance targets update

Mar 31, 2026

EU introduces temporary flexibility allowing manufacturers to earn emission cred...

ZF CVCS India ADAS suite nomination for bus platforms targets 2027 production

Mar 31, 2026

ZF CVCS India will supply an integrated ADAS suite for new bus platforms startin...

PM E-DRIVE electric two-wheelers subsidy cut to INR 2,500 per kWh until July 2026

Mar 30, 2026

Electric two-wheeler subsidy reduced by 50% with revised caps and deadlines Sche...

Nigeria expands PiCNG to include electric vehicles and charging infrastructure

Mar 30, 2026

Nigeria expands PiCNG to include EVs and charging ecosystem nationwide Policy no...

PM E-DRIVE Scheme extends electric two-wheeler subsidies till July 2026

Mar 30, 2026

Electric two-wheeler subsidies extended till July 2026 with reduced incentive ra...

Hino Motors Restart Day compliance culture reform after engine certification fraud

Mar 30, 2026

Hino Motors reinforces compliance culture through structured internal initiative...

Japan CEV subsidy revision impacts automakers based on battery supply stability

Mar 30, 2026

Japan strengthens EV subsidies by prioritizing battery supply chain security Aut...

Japan CEV Subsidy Revision Boosts Domestic Battery Supply and Economic Security

Mar 30, 2026

Japan shifts EV subsidy focus toward domestic battery supply stability Economic ...

Germany climate protection program 25 million tons CO2 reduction by 2030

Mar 27, 2026

Germany allocates EUR 3 billion to support up to 800000 electric vehicles for lo...

Japan CEV Subsidy Revision 2026 Shifts Focus to Supply Stability

Mar 27, 2026

Japan shifts EV subsidies toward supply chain security and battery sourcing stab...

Japan EV subsidy revision boosts domestic battery supply focus from April 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Japan increases EV subsidy weight on battery and rare earth supply security Poli...

Keysight Technologies India manufacturing expansion to boost test and measurement ecosystem

Mar 27, 2026

Keysight is localizing production in India to improve supply chain resilience an...

India fuel excise duty cut impact on petrol diesel prices and OMC losses 2026

Mar 27, 2026

India cuts excise duty sharply to reduce losses for oil companies Fuel prices re...

Tesla Robotaxi Reality: Why California Classifies It as a Limo Service

Mar 26, 2026

Tesla’s robotaxi service is officially classified as a limousine operation in ...

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund boosts 330 buses with £45M investment

Mar 26, 2026

£45 million funding supports over 330 zero-emission buses in Scotland Policy fr...

AutoLOOP digital platform expansion drives EV battery recycling compliance in Europe

Mar 26, 2026

AutoLOOP now supports EV battery collection and recycling Platform helps automak...

India rare earth magnet production 5000 tonnes plan: EV supply chain boost by 2030

Mar 26, 2026

India plans to scale rare earth magnet output tenfold by 2030 to meet EV demand ...

Slovakia diesel fuel restriction 2026: 3 emergency measures to stabilize supply

Mar 26, 2026

Slovakia imposes temporary diesel sales and export restrictions €400 cap and 1...

UK zero-emission truck and van grants 2026: GBP 1 billion boost for fleet electrification

Mar 26, 2026

UK allocates GBP 1 billion to accelerate zero-emission commercial vehicles Busin...

IIHS Top Safety Picks 2026: 63 Vehicles Meet Tougher Crash Safety Standards

Mar 26, 2026

63 vehicles qualified despite stricter IIHS safety criteria SUVs dominated both ...

GM EV spending slump 2026: Sales drop 26.8% amid tariffs and competition

Mar 25, 2026

EV sales in the U.S. dropped sharply due to inflation and tariffs GM continues r...

BYD Canada EV Dealership Expansion 2026: 20 Stores Plan Amid Tariff Shift

Mar 25, 2026

BYD plans 20 dealerships in Canada within its first year of entry Tariff reducti...

Maruti Suzuki Manesar railway siding dispatches 100,000 vehicles in 2026 milestone

Mar 25, 2026

Manesar facility dispatches 100,000 vehicles within 9 months of launch Rail shar...

Japan oil reserves release 2026: 30-day stockpile move amid Middle East crisis

Mar 25, 2026

Japan plans phased release of 30 days’ oil reserves starting March 26 8.5 mill...

India automobile retail demand 2026: 10%+ growth holds despite West Asia tensions

Mar 25, 2026

Strong March registrations indicate resilient consumer demand despite global ten...

VDA EU Australia Free Trade Agreement Automotive Industry Impact 2025 Trade Boost

Mar 24, 2026

EU-Australia trade deal expected to boost German automotive exports through tari...

Connected Vehicles & Telematics Japan MLIT ETC 2.0 upgrade intelligent transport system roadmap
Japan MLIT ETC 2.0 upgrade intelligent transport system roadmap

Mar 24, 2026

Japan plans ETC 2.0 enhancements with smartphone integration and real-time data ...

Electrification EKA Mobility Hyderabad electric bus order 915 units under PM E-DRIVE 2026 rollout
EKA Mobility Hyderabad electric bus order 915 units under PM E-DRIVE 2026 rollout

Mar 24, 2026

EKA Mobility and GreenCell Mobility secure 915 electric bus deployment in Hydera...

EU Mercosur interim Trade Agreement provisional application timeline 2026 benefits and impact

Mar 24, 2026

Provisional application starts May 1, 2026 enabling immediate tariff reductions ...

Company Financials & Earnings Faraday Future Nasdaq Compliance Deadline and SEC Investigation Closure
Faraday Future Nasdaq Compliance Deadline and SEC Investigation Closure

Mar 24, 2026

Faraday Future has until September 16, 2026 to meet Nasdaq minimum bid price req...

China MIIT NEV Tax Incentive List March 2026 Update

Mar 23, 2026

MIIT released 308 vehicle models eligible for energy-saving incentives. List inc...

China MIIT New Energy Vehicle Tax Break Catalog March 2026

Mar 23, 2026

China expands NEV tax benefit list with 300+ vehicle models across segments BEVs...

China MIIT vehicle announcement 404 list includes major OEM approvals

Mar 23, 2026

China MIIT released its 404th vehicle approval list covering major OEMs Both dom...

India Ethanol Blending Expansion AIDA Proposal for Flex-Fuel Vehicles

Mar 23, 2026

AIDA proposes increasing ethanol blending beyond 20% to reduce crude oil depende...

Autonomous Driving & ADAS Tesla FSD Supervised Approval Process Netherlands RDW Testing Update
Tesla FSD Supervised Approval Process Netherlands RDW Testing Update

Mar 23, 2026

Tesla has completed final FSD Supervised testing with RDW in the Netherlands and...

Toyota US-built vehicles export Japan RHD LHD strategy expands trade alignment

Mar 21, 2026

Japanese OEMs are exporting U.S.-built vehicles to Japan with both RHD conversio...

India NdFeB Magnet Manufacturing Scheme RFP Targets 6,000 MTPA Capacity

Mar 21, 2026

India launches RFP to establish domestic NdFeB magnet production capacity Govern...

India record mineral block auctions 2025-26 mining lease composite licence

Mar 21, 2026

India auctioned a record 200 mineral blocks in FY 2025-26, the highest ever in a...

Tesla NHTSA Recall Decision on One-Pedal Driving Safety Review

Mar 21, 2026

NHTSA rejected a petition seeking recall of 2.26 million Tesla vehicles, citing ...

ACEA Heavy-Duty Vehicle CO2 Regulation Amendment Analysis 2025–2029

Mar 19, 2026

Flexible emission credit rules introduced for heavy-duty vehicles until 2029 Inf...

United States EV Highway Funding Policy Gains Momentum in Transport Bill Debate

Mar 19, 2026

US lawmakers are considering new EV fees to fund highway repairs. Proposals rang...

US EV Charger Domestic Content Rule Sparks State Opposition

Mar 19, 2026

State attorneys general warn the proposal could halt EV infrastructure expansion...

AvtoVAZ LADA Azimut Euro-6 Compliance Achieved After Engine Testing

Mar 19, 2026

LADA Azimut engines successfully passed Euro-6 emission testing under extreme co...

ThyssenKrupp Mexico Labor Rights Case Closure Under USMCA Mechanism

Mar 19, 2026

USMCA labor case closed after ThyssenKrupp implemented corrective actions and re...

Automotive Industry Development Program Flexibility Review and Localization Strategy

Mar 18, 2026

Government ministries are aligning policies to increase local automotive manufac...

BYD Rayong Plant Tariff Allegations Response to U.S. Claims

Mar 18, 2026

BYD denies using Thailand facility to bypass U.S. tariffs No vehicles from Rayon...

Japan METI Naphtha Supply Outlook and Automotive Material Impact

Mar 17, 2026

Japan can secure roughly two months of naphtha supply using diversified imports ...

US lawsuit challenges California zero emission vehicle mandate 2035

Mar 17, 2026

Federal lawsuit challenges California’s authority to enforce zero-emission veh...

MRF Limited excise duty case ruling clears ₹221 crore demand

Mar 17, 2026

CESTAT Chennai ruled fully in favour of MRF, cancelling ₹221.31 crore duty dem...

India CAFE III norms delay discussion amid industry pushback

Mar 17, 2026

Government may defer CAFE-III rollout due to lack of industry consensus Stricter...

Japan Strategic Technology R&D Tax Support for AI Robots and Semiconductors

Mar 16, 2026

Japan plans tax incentives to accelerate R&D in six strategic technology sectors...

Mercedes-Benz Egypt Automotive Localization Program Discussed with Trade Ministry

Mar 16, 2026

Egypt is encouraging global automakers to localize production through its Automo...

China Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Policy Targets 100,000 Units by 2030

Mar 16, 2026

China plans to expand its fuel cell vehicle fleet to 100,000 units by 2030 under...

China Introduces ISO 4009:2026 Standard for Commercial Vehicle Trailer Connections

Mar 16, 2026

China released ISO 4009:2026 defining standardized electrical and pneumatic conn...

India localisation rules for N2 N3 electric trucks strengthened under PM E-DRIVE scheme

Mar 16, 2026

India mandates phased domestic assembly and manufacturing of key electric truck ...

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Commercial Vehicle Safety Ratings to Launch in the U.S.

Mar 14, 2026

IIHS will introduce new safety ratings for cargo vans and Class 3 pickups in the...

Setco Automotive Kalol Plant Closure Ordered by Gujarat Pollution Control Board

Mar 13, 2026

Gujarat Pollution Control Board ordered shutdown of a Setco Auto Systems manufac...

Manufacturing & Production Honda ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Plants Earn 2025 EPA Efficiency Certification
Honda ENERGY STAR Manufacturing Plants Earn 2025 EPA Efficiency Certification

Mar 13, 2026

Seven Honda manufacturing plants in North America achieved the 2025 EPA ENERGY S...

ANPACT USMCA Review Participation Targets Stronger North American Production Integration

Mar 13, 2026

ANPACT joins the USMCA review to strengthen regional manufacturing integration a...

U.S. Section 301 Investigation Into Thailand Automotive Exports and Manufacturing Capacity

Mar 13, 2026

The United States has opened a Section 301 investigation examining Thailand’s ...

Government Regulations BYD IATF Membership Expands Role in Global Automotive Standards
BYD IATF Membership Expands Role in Global Automotive Standards

Mar 12, 2026

BYD has officially joined the International Automotive Task Force to contribute ...

Restructuring & Divestitures Hero Electric Liquidation Process Triggered After Creditor Deadlock at NCLT
Hero Electric Liquidation Process Triggered After Creditor Deadlock at NCLT

Mar 12, 2026

Creditors failed to reach the required 66 percent majority, forcing liquidation ...

India PM E-DRIVE EV Incentives Progress Faces Rajya Sabha Scrutiny

Mar 12, 2026

Rajya Sabha panel reports EV deployment under PM E-DRIVE reaching only about 58....

India Press Note 3 FDI Policy Clarification Maintains Restrictions on Chinese Investments

Mar 12, 2026

India confirms that Press Note 3 FDI rules still require government approval for...

Japan Fair Trade Commission Supply Chain Regulations Target Bargaining Abuse

Mar 11, 2026

Japan plans stricter antitrust enforcement to prevent abuse of superior bargaini...

Japanese Government Semiconductor Strategy Targets JPY 40 Trillion by 2040

Mar 11, 2026

Japan aims to reach JPY 40 trillion in semiconductor sales by 2040. Policy prior...

US Oil Sanctions Waiver Signals Supply Boost Amid Middle East Tensions

Mar 11, 2026

The US government plans to temporarily waive certain oil sanctions to stabilize ...

India FDI Policy Electronics Manufacturing Threshold Revised to Accelerate Investment

Mar 11, 2026

India introduces a 10 percent beneficial ownership threshold for investments fro...

India foreign investment guidelines land-border countries updated with faster approvals and relaxed small stakes

Mar 11, 2026

India now allows up to 10% non-controlling investment from land-bordering countr...

Electrification Mercedes-Benz EV Battery Supplier Disclosure Fine by South Korea Regulator
Mercedes-Benz EV Battery Supplier Disclosure Fine by South Korea Regulator

Mar 10, 2026

South Korea’s regulator fined Mercedes-Benz 11.2 billion won for misleading EV...

Stargate Atlantis Minerals Côte d’Ivoire lithium exploration permits granted for new surveys

Mar 10, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire approved two lithium exploration permits for geological studies...

Manufacturing & Production Ford Engineering Operation Australia Faces Closure Risk Amid Regulatory Pressure
Ford Engineering Operation Australia Faces Closure Risk Amid Regulatory Pressure

Mar 10, 2026

Ford warns Australia’s engineering hub may close if cost and regulatory pressu...

Supply Chain USMCA Joint Review Discussions Begin Between United States and Mexico
USMCA Joint Review Discussions Begin Between United States and Mexico

Mar 10, 2026

United States and Mexico initiate formal preparations for the USMCA joint review...

CNG & Alternative Fuels (Biofuel, Flex-Fuel, e-Fue Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026 Invoked to Protect Energy Supply
Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026 Invoked to Protect Energy Supply
Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026 Invoked to Protect Energy Supply

Mar 10, 2026

Government invoked emergency gas regulation to stabilize supply during LNG disru...

NHTSA Autonomous Vehicle Safety Forum to Convene Waymo, Zoox and Aurora Leaders

Mar 10, 2026

NHTSA will host a national forum with leading autonomous vehicle companies to ev...

India Electric Vehicle Market February 2026 Shows Stable Penetration Amid Falling Registrations

Mar 10, 2026

EV penetration remained stable across key vehicle segments despite lower Februar...

Electrification Samarth E-Mobility Electric Motorcycle Platform Developed Fully In India
Samarth E-Mobility Electric Motorcycle Platform Developed Fully In India

Mar 10, 2026

Samarth E-Mobility has developed a complete in-house EV technology stack coverin...

Government Regulations Thailand automotive design patent fast-track program
Thailand automotive design patent fast-track program

Mar 10, 2026

Thailand is accelerating automotive innovation protection through a dedicated de...

Thailand BOI automotive policy proposals target xEV incentives and supply chain localization

Mar 10, 2026

Thailand’s investment authority is reviewing new automotive policy measures wi...

Japan Automotive Multi-Pathway Strategy Gains Government Support to Strengthen Global Competitiveness

Mar 10, 2026

Japan plans to accelerate multiple vehicle technologies including EVs, FCVs, and...

Japan METI Green Innovation Fund Expansion to Boost Solid-State Batteries

Mar 10, 2026

Japan plans to increase Green Innovation Fund support for next-generation batter...

Cornish Lithium Copper House Lithium Project Receives Planning Permission in Cornwall

Mar 09, 2026

Cornwall Council grants planning approval for lithium brine exploration near Red...

thyssenkrupp Automotive Systems Test Center partnership expands vehicle testing support

Mar 09, 2026

thyssenkrupp collaborates with ALEE to enhance vehicle component durability test...

Trelleborg AB climate targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative

Mar 09, 2026

Trelleborg receives SBTi validation for its corporate climate targets. The compa...

Trump tariff refunds ruling forces USD 130 billion payout to U.S. businesses

Mar 09, 2026

A federal court ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding over USD 130 bill...

KADIF Zenzic automated driving cooperation strengthens Korea–UK mobility collaboration

Mar 09, 2026

Korea and the United Kingdom expand collaboration in automated driving innovatio...

Federation of Thai Industries Thailand vehicle export outlook signals slower growth amid Middle East tensions

Mar 09, 2026

Thailand’s vehicle exports may remain below one million units in 2026 due to g...

Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan Cleared for Battery Production After Court Ruling

Mar 09, 2026

Michigan Court of Appeals ruling allows construction and production to proceed a...

India Passenger Vehicle Market February 2026 Sales Hit Record as SUV Demand Drives Growth

Mar 09, 2026

India’s passenger vehicle industry is approaching the historic 5 million annua...

Saipa Automotive Company production restart resumes operations after closure period

Mar 09, 2026

Saipa resumed production after the official government closure period ended. Ope...

Tesla level 2 self-driving system Japan expands testing with Model Y

Mar 09, 2026

Tesla expanded autonomous testing in Japan by adding Model Y to its validation p...