Japan vehicle production growth 2025 rebounds 2.1% to 8.41 million units
Mar 03, 2026
Japan vehicle production growth 2025 reached 8.41 million units, marking the fir...
Japan EV Charging Equipment Subsidies Revised by METI to Boost High-Output Infrastructure
Mar 03, 2026
Japan EV charging equipment subsidies will prioritize over 150 kW fast chargers ...
UK Vehicle Production January Decline 13.6% Amid Export Weakness
Mar 03, 2026
UK vehicle production declined 13.6% year over year in January, with sharp contr...
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin Expansion Faces Uncertainty Amid Union and Regulatory Pressures
Mar 03, 2026
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion could be affected by union influence and regu...
Tata Motors Hydrogen Trucks Deployment at VOCPA Port
Mar 03, 2026
Tata Motors hydrogen trucks will be deployed in phases at VOCPA with government-...
Well-Made Investments in Spain Boost Industrial Investment Strategy 2026
Mar 03, 2026
Spain will introduce the Well-Made Investments in Spain protocol in 2026 to stre...
Spain Passenger Car Registrations Increase 7.5% in February 2026 Amid Hybrid Surge
Mar 03, 2026
Spain passenger car registrations climbed 7.5% year-on-year in February 2026, re...
IEEPA Tariff Refund Litigation Advances After Federal Circuit Rejects Delay Request
Mar 03, 2026
Federal Circuit rejects request to delay IEEPA tariff refund litigation and resu...
US Iran attack impact on automotive companies and supply chain response
Mar 03, 2026
Japanese OEMs prioritize employee safety and restrict Middle East travel amid ri...
GM Silao Wage Negotiations Reach Critical Stage as SINTTIA Demands 20% Increase
Mar 03, 2026
GM Silao wage negotiations were suspended after both sides failed to reach an ag...
Subaru Brazil Exit Following Proconve L8 Emissions Impact
Mar 03, 2026
Subaru Brazil exit ends new vehicle sales due to Proconve L8 emissions complianc...
Strait of Hormuz Oil Disruption Threatens India’s Fuel Economy and Automotive Sector
Mar 03, 2026
Strait of Hormuz oil disruption risks pushing Brent crude toward $90, sharply in...
Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors Clarify Indonesian Commercial Vehicle Order Status
Mar 03, 2026
Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors confirm no disruption to the Indonesian comm...
Import-Substituting Radial Bearings Production Begins at Kursk Bearing Plant APZ-20
Mar 03, 2026
Import-substituting radial bearings have entered serial production with full loc...
Hino Mitsubishi Fuso Business Integration Approved by JFTC with Competition Conditions
Feb 27, 2026
JFTC approved the Hino Mitsubishi Fuso business integration subject to strict co...
Stellantis Leapmotor Joint Venture Expansion to Accelerate European EV Powertrain Strategy
Feb 27, 2026
Stellantis is evaluating deeper technology integration with Leapmotor for Europe...
Mexico Automotive Exports Benefit from US Tariffs Shift
Feb 27, 2026
Mexico automotive exports see reduced tariff exposure compared to previous 25% d...
RezyPart Project Advances Recycled Plastics in Vehicle Manufacturing with AI
Feb 27, 2026
The RezyPart project develops AI tools to assess recycled plastics for safer veh...
Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget Accelerates Autonomous Driving Commercialization
Feb 27, 2026
The Hong Kong 2026-27 Budget prioritizes scaling autonomous driving toward full ...
Tesla Advanced Self-Driving Road Trials in Abu Dhabi Begin Under Regulatory Oversight
Feb 27, 2026
Tesla Advanced Self-Driving road trials are being conducted in Abu Dhabi under s...
ACEA Calls for Increased EU Transport Funding Under Future EU Budget
Feb 26, 2026
ACEA and 45 transport organisations are urging stronger EU transport funding in ...
Nigeria Automotive Policy Law Push to Secure Industry Investments
Feb 26, 2026
NADDC is urging lawmakers to formalize Nigeria automotive policy law to protect ...
Iveco 2026 Industrial Plan Boosts Commercial Vehicles Investment Ahead of Tata Acquisition
Feb 26, 2026
Iveco 2026 industrial plan increases commercial vehicles investment to nearly EU...
Canada Germany Automotive Cooperation to Strengthen Zero-Emission Mobility and Supply Chains
Feb 26, 2026
Canada Germany Automotive Cooperation strengthens industrial ties and stabilizes...
Germany Electric Bus Funding Program Allocates EUR 417 Million for 1,887 Buses
Feb 26, 2026
Germany electric bus funding program will distribute EUR 417 million to 151 tran...
Zimbabwe Lithium Export Ban Suspends Raw Mineral Shipments Immediately
Feb 26, 2026
Zimbabwe lithium export ban immediately suspends all raw mineral and lithium con...
Beijing 2026 License Plate Quotas for New Energy Vehicles and Passenger Cars Announced
Feb 26, 2026
Beijing 2026 license plate quotas allocate 100,000 regular and 80,000 additional...
US Tariff Rate Increase to 15% Impacts Section 232 Automotive Imports
Feb 26, 2026
The US tariff rate could increase from 10% to 15% or higher for certain countrie...
China Export Control Watch List Targets Japanese Entities Over Dual-Use Items
Feb 26, 2026
China export control watch list now includes 40 Japanese entities with stricter ...
CAFE-3 Norms Proposal Sent to PMO to Tighten Fuel Efficiency for Passenger Cars
Feb 26, 2026
The CAFE-3 norms proposal has been forwarded to the PMO after stakeholder consul...
RAJMARG PRAVESH Portal Upgrade Streamlines National Highway NOC Approvals
Feb 26, 2026
RAJMARG PRAVESH portal centralises National Highway NOC approvals and utility pe...
Tesla China Car Loan Program Extended Amid Intensifying EV Market Competition
Feb 26, 2026
Tesla China car loan program has been extended again to counter declining sales ...
Toyota Cross-Shareholding Unwind Signals Major Corporate Governance Reform Shift
Feb 26, 2026
Toyota cross-shareholding unwind may involve up to ¥3 trillion in share sales b...
Chery Thailand EV Manufacturing Plant Opening Postponed Amid Schedule Confirmation
Feb 26, 2026
The Chery Thailand EV Manufacturing Plant opening in Rayong was postponed at sho...
Beijing New Energy Vehicle License Plate Quotas 2026 Allocation Details
Feb 26, 2026
Beijing will allocate 80,000 new energy vehicle license plate quotas in 2026, in...
European Commission Approves HBPO Shanghai Joint Acquisition Under EU Merger Regulation
Feb 26, 2026
European Commission clears HBPO Shanghai joint acquisition under simplified merg...
Mercedes-Benz Egypt IoT Services License to Boost Connected Vehicles in Egypt
Feb 26, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Egypt IoT Services license strengthens connected vehicles and road...
Polish Armed Forces Ban Chinese Vehicles Over Military Data Security Concerns
Feb 26, 2026
Polish Armed Forces ban Chinese vehicles from entering protected military facili...
Ireland Electric Small Public Sector Vehicles Grant Scheme 2026 Announced with EUR 7 Million Funding
Feb 26, 2026
Ireland allocates EUR 7 million under the Ireland Electric Small Public Sector V...
Tata Motors Green Hydrogen Trucks Deployment at VOCPA Port
Feb 26, 2026
Tata Motors green hydrogen trucks will be deployed in phases with 40 H2 ICE prim...
US 10% Tariff Under Section 122 Law Reshapes Trade Policy Landscape
Feb 26, 2026
The US 10% tariff under Section 122 law replaces earlier IEEPA-based tariffs and...
China Automotive Industry Pricing Compliance Guidelines by SAMR Strengthen Market Order
Feb 26, 2026
China Automotive Industry Pricing Compliance Guidelines establish unified standa...
China Automated Driving Systems Safety Requirements for Intelligent Connected Vehicles
Feb 26, 2026
China Automated Driving Systems Safety Requirements introduce mandatory national...
Thailand Electric Vehicle Registrations Surge 210% YoY Under EV 3.0 and EV 3.5 Schemes
Feb 26, 2026
Thailand electric vehicle registrations rose 210.4% YoY to 45,668 units in Janua...
UK chargepoint grant increase boosts electric vehicle charger support by 40%
Feb 26, 2026
The UK chargepoint grant increase raises funding support by 40% for charger inst...
Thailand vehicle production January 2026 rises 10.5% YoY amid EV policy boost
Feb 24, 2026
Thailand vehicle production January 2026 increased 10.5% YoY, supported by stron...
Trump Worldwide Tariffs 2026: 15% Import Surcharge Under Trade Act Section 122
Feb 24, 2026
Trump Worldwide Tariffs 2026 impose a temporary 15% import surcharge under Secti...
IEEPA Tariffs Revoked: Executive Order Ends Additional Ad Valorem Duties
Feb 24, 2026
IEEPA tariffs revoked through a February 20 Executive Order eliminating addition...
Detroit Gen 6 Heavy-Duty Engine Portfolio Debuts with EPA 2027 Compliance
Feb 24, 2026
Detroit Gen 6 heavy-duty engine portfolio meets EPA 2027 standard for next-gener...
Japan Environmental Performance Tax Abolition Set for FY2025 Approval
Feb 24, 2026
Japan environmental performance tax abolition aims to remove vehicle purchase an...
Li Auto European Expansion Strengthens CCCEU Presence and EU Strategy
Feb 24, 2026
Li Auto European expansion accelerates with CCCEU membership and a Munich R&D ce...
Thailand PHEV Excise Tax Impact on Imported Luxury Vehicle Market
Feb 23, 2026
Thailand PHEV excise tax impact has increased vehicle prices by around 10 percen...
Thailand CME Platform for EV Carbon Emissions Tracking Advances Net Zero Goals
Feb 23, 2026
Thailand CME Platform advances EV carbon emissions tracking through digital MRV ...
Thailand Energy Security and EV Electricity Demand Strategy at IEA 2026
Feb 23, 2026
Thailand energy security strategy prioritizes grid modernization to manage risin...
SIAM AMCS Conference 2026 Highlights Automotive Material Compliance and ELV Rules 2025
Feb 23, 2026
SIAM’s AMCS 2026 positioned Automotive Material Compliance at the centre of In...
Telangana Electric Bus Contract: EVEY Secures 1,085-Bus GCC Order
Feb 23, 2026
EVEY secured a 1,085-vehicle Telangana electric bus contract under a 12-year GCC...
European Commission Approves Lithium Hydroxide Joint Venture Under EU Merger Regulation
Feb 23, 2026
European Commission grants approval for lithium hydroxide joint venture under EU...
E-Rickshaw Lithium-Ion Battery Mandate Drives PPAP Automotive Limited Expansion Plans
Feb 23, 2026
The e-rickshaw lithium-ion battery mandate from April 2027 is accelerating lithi...
US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Limits Presidential Tariff Authority Under IEEPA
Feb 21, 2026
The US Supreme Court tariff ruling invalidated major tariffs imposed under IEEPA...
USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin Review Intensifies Ahead of Renegotiation
Feb 21, 2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a formal review of USMCA au...
Tesla Robotaxi Crash Incidents in Austin Raise Safety Questions
Feb 21, 2026
Tesla robotaxi crash incidents in Austin reached 14 cases within eight months, m...
Trump Tariff Strategy Shift Following Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA
Feb 21, 2026
Trump announced a tariff realignment after the Supreme Court invalidated IEEPA t...
Canada Chinese EV Import Tariff Reduction Reshapes OEM Strategy
Feb 21, 2026
Canada Chinese EV import tariff reduction lowers duties to 6.1% for limited annu...
U.S. Department of Energy Rescinds Fuel Content Factor Rule Impacting EV Fuel Economy Calculations
Feb 20, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy is removing the fuel content factor from EV fuel e...
Canada Automotive Strategy Accelerates EV Sales and Industry Investment
Feb 20, 2026
Canada automotive strategy commits billions to EV incentives, infrastructure, an...
Toyota U.S.-Built Camry Sales Target in Japan Under Revised Safety Standards
Feb 20, 2026
Toyota targets 10,000 annual sales of the U.S.-built Camry in Japan starting 202...
Argentina Automotive Production Halt After Nationwide Strike
Feb 20, 2026
Argentina automotive production stopped nationwide due to a CGT-led strike oppos...
Thailand EU Free Trade Agreement Boosts EV Manufacturing Alignment
Feb 20, 2026
Thailand advances Thailand EU Free Trade Agreement talks to align EV manufacturi...
Global Automotive Industry Shifts: Renault Profit Drop, Toyota CEO Change, REACH Reform and 2026 Production Forecast
Feb 20, 2026
Renault, Toyota and European regulators signal structural shifts shaping the glo...
Algeria Establishes National Framework to Boost Automotive Manufacturing Integration
Feb 20, 2026
Algeria forms a multi-sectoral working group to advance automotive manufacturing...
Spain Allocates EUR 134.7 Million Under PERTE VEC for Electric and Connected Vehicle Projects
Feb 20, 2026
Spain provisionally allocates EUR 134.7 million to 34 projects under the PERTE E...
CLEPA Urges 75% Local Content Rule in Industrial Accelerator Act to Protect European Automotive Suppliers
Feb 20, 2026
CLEPA urges the EU to include a 75% local content threshold in the Industrial Ac...
Thailand Electrified Vehicle Industry Pushes Structural Reforms to Accelerate BEV and PHEV Adoption
Feb 19, 2026
Thailand electrified vehicle industry is calling for structural reforms to compl...
Ford CEO Discusses Chinese OEM Joint Venture Framework in the U.S. Auto Industry
Feb 19, 2026
Ford CEO Jim Farley explored a Chinese OEM joint venture structure with senior U...
International Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 Highlights Global Powertrain Strategy
Feb 19, 2026
International Vienna Motor Symposium 2026 will gather global OEMs and suppliers ...
Delhi ELV Enforcement: Immediate Scrappage for End-of-Life Vehicles in Capital
Feb 19, 2026
Delhi ELV enforcement mandates immediate seizure and scrappage of diesel vehicle...
SIAM Sustainable Circularity Conference Pushes Automotive Circular Economy in India
Feb 19, 2026
SIAM calls for coordinated policy and industry collaboration to scale the automo...
AfCFTA Rules of Origin Boost Automotive Trade with 40% African Content Requirement
Feb 19, 2026
AfCFTA Rules of Origin mandate 40% African content for automotive products to qu...
Tesla Autopilot Marketing Dispute Resolved After California DMV Review
Feb 19, 2026
Tesla avoided a 30-day suspension in California after revising Tesla Autopilot m...
Fate Tire Plant Closure in Argentina Signals Major Manufacturing Shift
Feb 19, 2026
Fate tire plant closure ends over 80 years of production in Argentina and impact...
Japan Revises Safety Standards to Allow US-Made Passenger Vehicles Without Additional Testing
Feb 18, 2026
Japan safety standards now recognize US compliance for passenger vehicles. New M...
EU Road Safety Progress Report: European Commission Warns 2030 Target at Risk
Feb 18, 2026
EU Road Safety Progress Report shows fatalities declining but pace remains insuf...
Toyota Expands Thailand Production with 3 Iconics 2 Plants 1 Launch Strategy
Feb 18, 2026
Toyota strengthens Thailand?s position as a regional automotive production hub. ...
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Scores Two Stars in Global NCAP Africa Crash Test
Feb 18, 2026
Global NCAP awarded the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro two stars for adult occupant safety un...
Thailand EV Charging Regulations 2026 Strengthen Safety and Hydrogen Oversight
Feb 18, 2026
Thailand EV charging regulations will enforce stricter safety and licensing stan...
Japan METI Advances Perovskite Solar Cells Through Overseas Demonstration Support
Feb 18, 2026
Japan METI will support overseas demonstrations of perovskite solar cells starti...
Toyoda Gosei Waste Reduction Initiative Achieves 97% Cut at Nishimizoguchi Plant
Feb 18, 2026
Toyoda Gosei waste reduction efforts led to a 97% decrease in water-bearing oil ...
ISO Standardization of Open System Protocol (OSP) for Software-Defined Vehicles
Feb 18, 2026
ISO has initiated ISO 26341-1 to standardize Open System Protocol (OSP) for auto...
Japan Simplifies Safety Screening for U.S.-Made Cars to Boost Reverse Imports
Feb 18, 2026
Japan introduces a simplified approval process for U.S.-made cars by eliminating...
ACC Cancels Battery Factories Amid EV Market Slowdown in Europe
Feb 18, 2026
ACC cancels battery factories in Germany and Italy due to slower EV growth and f...
EU ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox Launched to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Critical Sectors
Feb 17, 2026
The ICT supply chain security toolbox provides a unified EU mechanism to assess ...
Zeekr Malaysia CKD Assembly: 7X SUV to Lead Local EV Production from 2027
Feb 17, 2026
Zeekr Malaysia CKD assembly marks the brand?s first complete knock-down producti...
Brazil Truck Market Reports 30% Drop in January 2026 as Credit Tightening Hits Demand
Feb 17, 2026
Brazil truck market fell 30.1% year-on-year in January 2026 amid weak credit con...
EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Repealed in Largest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History
Feb 17, 2026
EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards repealed, ending federal GHG rules for ve...
US Taiwan Trade Agreement Confirms 15% Tariff and $250 Billion Investment Push
Feb 17, 2026
US Taiwan trade agreement locks in a 15% tariff rate while expanding US exports ...
US Tariffs Impact: 90% of Costs Borne by American Consumers, Says New York Fed Report
Feb 17, 2026
US tariffs impact shows over 90% of new import taxes were paid by American consu...
Mexico Heavy Vehicle Industry Slumps in 2026 as Sales, Production and Exports Collapse
Feb 17, 2026
Mexico heavy vehicle industry recorded double-digit declines across sales, produ...
EMILI Project: French Government Invests EUR 50 Million in Imerys Lithium Venture
Feb 15, 2026
EMILI Project receives EUR 50 million backing to strengthen France’s lithium s...
Volkswagen EV Price Undertaking Accepted by European Commission, CCCEU Urges Fair EV Trade Rules
Feb 15, 2026
Volkswagen EV price undertaking secures conditional exemption from EU countervai...
Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulations India: ADAS, AEB & ESC Mandatory from 2027
Feb 15, 2026
Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulations India mandate ADAS, AEB and ESC for trucks...
China New Energy Vehicle Tax Break List Expands with 51 BEVs and 32 PHEVs in 27th MIIT Catalog
Feb 14, 2026
China New Energy Vehicle tax break list now includes 51 BEVs, 32 PHEVs, and fuel...
China NEV Tax Exemption List Expands with 412 Models Approved by MIIT
Feb 14, 2026
China NEV Tax Exemption List adds 412 models under latest MIIT approval 364 new...
China On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products List 403 Released by MIIT
Feb 14, 2026
China On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products List 403 includes new mod...
US Tariffs on Canada Face House Rebuff as Lawmakers Challenge Trump’s Emergency Powers
Feb 14, 2026
US tariffs on Canada face rare bipartisan resistance in the House. Resolution c...
NTT Group to Commercialize Remote Monitoring Service for Autonomous Driving by FY2027
Feb 14, 2026
Remote Monitoring Service for Autonomous Driving to be commercialized by NTT Gro...
US EV Charging Stations Policy: DOT Proposes 100% Domestic Content Rule for NEVI Program
Feb 14, 2026
US EV charging stations could soon require 100% domestic content under a new DOT...
SAFE Exit Act Advances in U.S. House to Mandate Manual Door Releases in New Vehicles
Feb 14, 2026
SAFE Exit Act advances to mandate manual door release systems in vehicles with e...
Mazda Earnings Report FY2026: Sales Fall 5.1% as US Tariffs Impact Profits
Feb 12, 2026
Mazda earnings report shows revenue down 5.1% amid US tariff pressure Mazda ret...
ETAS GmbH to Showcase AI-Driven Automotive Software at embedded world 2026
Feb 12, 2026
ETAS GmbH will highlight next-generation automotive software innovations at embe...
EU Climate Law 2040 Target Approved: 90% Emissions Cut Backed by European Parliament
Feb 11, 2026
EU Climate Law amended with binding 2040 climate target to cut greenhouse gas em...
CLEPA Urges Stronger EU Industrial Policy to Protect European Automotive Manufacturing
Feb 11, 2026
European automotive manufacturing faces urgent competitiveness risks as CLEPA pu...
China NEV Sales January 2026: Exports Hit Record 302,000 Units Despite Domestic Slump
Feb 11, 2026
China NEV sales reached 945,000 units in January 2026 with exports hitting a rec...
Volkswagen Anhui Price Undertaking Accepted as EU Exempts Cupra Tavascan from EV Tariffs
Feb 11, 2026
Volkswagen Anhui price undertaking secures EU tariff exemption for Cupra Tavasca...
PM E-DRIVE Scheme Disburses ₹1,182 Crore for 14.39 Lakh Electric Two-Wheelers in India
Feb 11, 2026
PM E-DRIVE Scheme reimburses ₹1,182.32 crore to boost electric two-wheelers In...
Stellantis Recall 456,287 Vehicles Over Faulty Trailer Tow Module in Jeep and Ram Models
Feb 11, 2026
Stellantis recall covers 456,287 Jeep and Ram vehicles due to a faulty trailer t...
Gordie Howe International Bridge Opening Threatened by Trump Over US-Canada Economic Deal
Feb 11, 2026
Gordie Howe International Bridge opening faces uncertainty amid US-Canada trade ...