Japanese Automakers Imported Vehicle Sales Surge 38.1% in Japan During First Half of 2026
Japanese Automakers Imported Vehicle Sales Surge 38.1% in Japan During First Half of 2026
Jul 10, 2026
Japanese Automakers Imported Vehicle Sales rose sharply in 2026. Imported models...
Malaysia Tightens CBU Electric Vehicle Import Rules to Boost Local EV Assembly
Malaysia Tightens CBU Electric Vehicle Import Rules to Boost Local EV Assembly
Jul 10, 2026
Malaysia CBU electric vehicle import rules tighten import standards. New require...
MINI India Sales Grow 70% in First Half of 2026 Driven by Countryman Demand
MINI India Sales Grow 70% in First Half of 2026 Driven by Countryman Demand
Jul 10, 2026
MINI India sales surged 70% in early 2026. Countryman demand strengthened the br...
E20 Petrol Can Cost More Than Pure Petrol at $70 Crude, Government Explains Long-Term Benefits
E20 Petrol Can Cost More Than Pure Petrol at $70 Crude, Government Explains Long-Term Benefits
Jul 10, 2026
E20 Petrol may cost more at $70 crude. Government highlights energy security ove...
China Introduces Mandatory Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems from 2027
China Introduces Mandatory Safety Requirements for Combined Driver Assistance Systems from 2027
Jul 10, 2026
China Combined Driver Assistance Systems Safety Requirements become mandatory fr...
Tyranna Resources Sells Namibe Lithium and Caesium Project Stake to Sinomine Resource
Tyranna Resources Sells Namibe Lithium and Caesium Project Stake to Sinomine Resource
Jul 09, 2026
Tyranna Resources sells Namibe project stake for USD 1.44 million. Company shift...
BMW Group India H1 2026 Sales Reach Record 9,075 Units Driven by EVs and SUVs
BMW Group India H1 2026 Sales Reach Record 9,075 Units Driven by EVs and SUVs
Jul 09, 2026
BMW Group India H1 2026 Sales achieved record-breaking growth. Electric vehicles...
Eacon Mining Technology Shares Jump 14% After Hong Kong IPO Debut
Eacon Mining Technology Shares Jump 14% After Hong Kong IPO Debut
Jul 08, 2026
Eacon Mining Technology IPO gained 14% on debut. Mining automation adoption cont...
Egypt Advances EV Technology Localization with EVRAID Expansion Plans
Egypt Advances EV Technology Localization with EVRAID Expansion Plans
Jul 08, 2026
Egypt EV technology localization accelerates through EVRAID expansion initiative...
Japan Approves Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Imports from China and Taiwan
Japan Approves Provisional Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Imports from China and Taiwan
Jul 07, 2026
Japan provisional anti-dumping duties target unfair steel imports. Temporary tar...
China Ends Vehicle and Vessel Tax Incentives for Energy-Efficient Vehicles from 2027
China Ends Vehicle and Vessel Tax Incentives for Energy-Efficient Vehicles from 2027
Jul 07, 2026
China Vehicle and Vessel Tax Incentives change from 2027. Passenger EV tax exemp...
China Expands NEV Rural Promotion Campaign With Tax Incentives and 155 Eligible Models
China Expands NEV Rural Promotion Campaign With Tax Incentives and 155 Eligible Models
Jul 06, 2026
NEV Rural Promotion Campaign expands incentives and infrastructure support acros...
Green NCAP Sustainability Ratings 2025: Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ Leads Environmental Performance Test
Green NCAP Sustainability Ratings 2025: Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ Leads Environmental Performance Test
Jun 19, 2026
Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ 250+ achieved the highest Green NCAP score with a 91% ratin...
MINI Countryman Strategy in India: How BMW Plans to Double Sales Through SUVs and Localisation
MINI Countryman Strategy in India: How BMW Plans to Double Sales Through SUVs and Localisation
Jun 19, 2026
MINI is targeting higher volumes in India through the larger Countryman SUV and ...
China Accelerates New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks to Reach 40% Market Penetration by 2030
China Accelerates New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks to Reach 40% Market Penetration by 2030
Jun 17, 2026
New Energy Heavy-Duty Trucks in China are targeted to achieve 40% penetration by...
MINI Countryman C Launches in India as First Locally Produced Countryman SUV
MINI Countryman C Launches in India as First Locally Produced Countryman SUV
Jun 17, 2026
MINI Countryman C becomes the first Countryman model to be manufactured in India...
Malaysia EV Localization Policy Gains Industry Support for Automotive Growth
Malaysia EV Localization Policy Gains Industry Support for Automotive Growth
Jun 16, 2026
Malaysia vendors support EV localization to strengthen domestic supply chains. L...
Triton Electric Vehicle Unveils India-Made Hydrogen Commercial Trucks Across Multiple Segments
Triton Electric Vehicle Unveils India-Made Hydrogen Commercial Trucks Across Multiple Segments
Jun 15, 2026
Triton Electric Vehicle introduced hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles assemble...
US Court Allows Trump Administration to Continue Section 122 Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges
US Court Allows Trump Administration to Continue Section 122 Tariffs Amid Legal Challenges
Jun 13, 2026
Federal appeals court allowed continued collection of 10% Section 122 tariffs du...
Japan Updates Vehicle Safety Standards to Allow Reverse Projection Devices
Japan Updates Vehicle Safety Standards to Allow Reverse Projection Devices
Jun 08, 2026
Japan now permits vehicle reverse projection devices under updated safety regula...
BMW Group India Announces Up to 2% Price Increase Across Luxury Vehicle Portfolio From July 2026
BMW Group India Announces Up to 2% Price Increase Across Luxury Vehicle Portfolio From July 2026
Jun 08, 2026
BMW Group India will raise vehicle prices by up to 2% from July 1, 2026. Currenc...
Solvay and Viridis Mining Partner to Secure Rare Earth Supply for EV and Technology Markets
Solvay and Viridis Mining Partner to Secure Rare Earth Supply for EV and Technology Markets
Jun 03, 2026
Solvay and Viridis Mining aim to establish a strategic rare earth supply chain b...
DR Congo Expands Strategic Minerals List to Include Lithium and Rare Earth Elements
DR Congo Expands Strategic Minerals List to Include Lithium and Rare Earth Elements
Jun 03, 2026
DR Congo added lithium and several critical minerals to its strategic minerals l...
China Introduces Power Battery Recycling Safety Requirements for Disassembly and Fragmentation
China Introduces Power Battery Recycling Safety Requirements for Disassembly and Fragmentation
Jun 02, 2026
China has proposed comprehensive safety requirements for power battery recycling...
China 2026 Automotive Standardization Work Plan Targets EV Safety, AI and Connected Vehicles
China 2026 Automotive Standardization Work Plan Targets EV Safety, AI and Connected Vehicles
Jun 01, 2026
China plans to strengthen EV and battery safety standards while advancing chargi...
Russia Proposes New Vehicle Safety Amendments Under TR CU 018/2011 Regulations
Russia Proposes New Vehicle Safety Amendments Under TR CU 018/2011 Regulations
Jun 01, 2026
Russia proposes new vehicle safety requirements covering design modifications an...
Jetour G700 SUV Debuts in Panama With Hybrid Off-Road Technology Expansion
Jetour G700 SUV Debuts in Panama With Hybrid Off-Road Technology Expansion
May 22, 2026
Jetour launched the G700 SUV in Panama as part of its Latin America expansion st...
Germany Expands Electric Bus Funding Program With Support for 1,500 Additional Buses
Germany Expands Electric Bus Funding Program With Support for 1,500 Additional Buses
May 22, 2026
Germany plans to support procurement of at least 1,500 additional electric buses...
Malaysia Opens Public Consultation for Autonomous Vehicle Roadmap Development
Malaysia Opens Public Consultation for Autonomous Vehicle Roadmap Development
May 20, 2026
Malaysia has opened public consultation for its upcoming autonomous vehicle road...
Apollo Tyres Expands India and Hungary Capacity Amid Strong Global Tire Demand
Apollo Tyres Expands India and Hungary Capacity Amid Strong Global Tire Demand
May 19, 2026
Apollo Tyres will invest INR 35 billion in FY2027 for India and Hungary tire cap...
Nio ES8 Selected as Official VIP Vehicle for 2026 APEC Trade Ministers Meeting
Nio ES8 Selected as Official VIP Vehicle for 2026 APEC Trade Ministers Meeting
May 18, 2026
Nio ES8 will serve as the official VIP vehicle for the 2026 APEC Trade Ministers...
BMW EV Drivers Get 20% Discount at IONNA Charging Stations Across the U.S.
BMW EV Drivers Get 20% Discount at IONNA Charging Stations Across the U.S.
May 16, 2026
BMW and MINI EV owners will receive 20% off charging sessions at IONNA stations ...
India Extends REPM Tender Deadline to Boost Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing
India Extends REPM Tender Deadline to Boost Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing
May 16, 2026
India extended the REPM tender submission deadline to June 29, 2026. The Rs 7,28...
Japan Opens Subsidy Applications for Autonomous Truck Deployment Projects in 2026
Japan Opens Subsidy Applications for Autonomous Truck Deployment Projects in 2026
May 12, 2026
Japan launches subsidy applications to accelerate autonomous truck deployment ac...
China EV OTA Battery Locking Debate Raises Concerns Over Range and Charging Performance
China EV OTA Battery Locking Debate Raises Concerns Over Range and Charging Performance
May 11, 2026
Chinese EV owners reported reduced driving range after OTA battery management up...
Bosch Expands Road Hazard Service Across BMW Premium Vehicle Lineup
Bosch Expands Road Hazard Service Across BMW Premium Vehicle Lineup
May 09, 2026
Bosch expands its Road Hazard Service across BMW and Mini premium vehicle models...
BMW Group Q1 2026 Financial Results Revenue Profit Delivery Update
BMW Group Q1 2026 Financial Results Revenue Profit Delivery Update
May 07, 2026
BMW Group reported lower revenue, EBIT, and profit in Q1 2026 due to tariffs, cu...
UK Passenger Car Sales Rise 24% In April 2026 As EV Demand Surges
UK Passenger Car Sales Rise 24% In April 2026 As EV Demand Surges
May 07, 2026
UK passenger car sales increased 24.0% year-on-year in April 2026 as electric an...
Germany Charging Infrastructure Funding Plan 2030 Investment Update
Germany Charging Infrastructure Funding Plan 2030 Investment Update
May 05, 2026
Germany is allocating EUR 1 billion over four years to accelerate EV charging in...
India CMVR Amendment Proposal Expands Emission Norms to E100 and B100
India CMVR Amendment Proposal Expands Emission Norms to E100 and B100
May 01, 2026
India’s proposed CMVR amendments expand emission testing scope and fuel defini...
India Tightens PMP Rules for E-Truck Components Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme
India Tightens PMP Rules for E-Truck Components Under PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Apr 30, 2026
India mandates deeper localization for critical e-truck electronics including BM...
Zimbabwe Lithium Sulphate Export Begins at Arcadia Mine
Zimbabwe Lithium Sulphate Export Begins at Arcadia Mine
Apr 28, 2026
Zimbabwe has launched its first-ever lithium sulphate exports, marking a histori...
Canada USMCA Trade Negotiations Delay Over Tariff Dispute
Canada USMCA Trade Negotiations Delay Over Tariff Dispute
Apr 27, 2026
Canada refuses to accept U.S.-imposed terms and demands tariff relief before con...
Japan Automobile Exports to Middle East Drop 54% Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
Japan Automobile Exports to Middle East Drop 54% Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
Apr 22, 2026
Japan’s automobile exports to the Middle East plunged sharply due to geopoliti...
MINI India Countryman C Pre-Launch Bookings Open with Local Production
MINI India Countryman C Pre-Launch Bookings Open with Local Production
Apr 22, 2026
MINI India starts bookings for locally produced Countryman C petrol SUV Model co...
ISMA Pushes Stronger FFV Incentives Under CAFE-3 Norms in India
ISMA Pushes Stronger FFV Incentives Under CAFE-3 Norms in India
Apr 21, 2026
ISMA warns weaker incentives in CAFE-3 could slow flex fuel vehicle adoption and...
Japan Lubricant Supply Stabilization Measures Amid Base Oil Shortage
Japan Lubricant Supply Stabilization Measures Amid Base Oil Shortage
Apr 17, 2026
Japan enforces lubricant supply control to match previous year levels amid deman...
Japan Level 2++ Autonomous Driving Certification for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
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...
Malaysia Fuel Smuggling Crackdown: Border Petrol Stations Face Mandatory Audits
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 urban transportation policy drives AI mobility hubs and smart transit integration
Japan urban transportation policy drives AI mobility hubs and smart transit integration
Apr 10, 2026
Japan is integrating AI-driven on-demand transport with mobility hubs to improve...
Planet One Tanzania Graphite JV accelerates mining development in 2026
Planet One Tanzania Graphite JV accelerates mining development in 2026
Apr 08, 2026
Planet One expands into Tanzania through a strategic graphite mining JV. Early e...
BMW Group India Q1 Sales Growth Hits Record Driven by EV Expansion
BMW Group India Q1 Sales Growth Hits Record Driven by EV Expansion
Apr 08, 2026
BMW Group India achieved record Q1 sales with strong EV contribution and luxury ...
India rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing scheme gains momentum with MHI conference
India rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing scheme gains momentum with MHI conference
Apr 07, 2026
India pushes domestic magnet manufacturing to reduce import dependency ₹7,280 ...
Emirates Global Aluminium Al Taweelah attack impact delays production recovery
Emirates Global Aluminium Al Taweelah attack impact delays production recovery
Apr 06, 2026
Production recovery at Al Taweelah could take up to 12 months due to infrastruct...
PM E-DRIVE electric two-wheelers subsidy cut to INR 2,500 per kWh until July 2026
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...
Zijin Mining Manono lithium project DRC set for 2026 launch with 130000 tonne capacity
Zijin Mining Manono lithium project DRC set for 2026 launch with 130000 tonne capacity
Mar 27, 2026
Zijin Mining will launch Manono lithium project in June 2026 with 130000 tonne c...
Germany EV charging infrastructure funding reaches €500M: key benefits and eligibility explained
Germany EV charging infrastructure funding reaches €500M: key benefits and eligibility explained
Mar 26, 2026
Germany launches €500M program to expand EV charging in residential areas Subs...
Toyota Tsusho Lofdal Rare Earth Project Strengthens Global Supply Chain
Toyota Tsusho Lofdal Rare Earth Project Strengthens Global Supply Chain
Mar 23, 2026
Toyota Tsusho joins Lofdal project to strengthen rare earth supply chains Projec...
India record mineral block auctions 2025-26 mining lease composite licence
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...
MINI India Cooper S Victory Edition launch price specs features
MINI India Cooper S Victory Edition launch price specs features
Mar 19, 2026
MINI India launches limited Victory Edition inspired by 1965 Monte Carlo Rally 2...
ADNOC Distribution EV Charging Network Expansion Across UAE Highways
ADNOC Distribution EV Charging Network Expansion Across UAE Highways
Jan 20, 2026
ADNOC Distribution EV charging network to electrify UAE highways by 2027. The e...
Nio ES9 flagship electric SUV set for Beijing Auto Show debut
Jan 19, 2026
Nio ES9 flagship electric SUV set for mid-April technology reveal ahead of Beiji...
Sterling Tools ADAS Partnership with MINIEYE Targets India Market
Sterling Tools ADAS Partnership with MINIEYE Targets India Market
Jan 19, 2026
Sterling Tools ADAS partnership accelerates India-ready safety technologies alig...
MIIT NEV Battery Recycling Measures Issued by China MIIT
MIIT NEV Battery Recycling Measures Issued by China MIIT
Jan 19, 2026
MIIT NEV battery recycling measures covering EV power battery lifecycle and comp...
China NEV Price War Regulation: MIIT Pushes Fair Competition
China NEV Price War Regulation: MIIT Pushes Fair Competition
Jan 19, 2026
China NEV price war regulation signals tighter oversight to restore fair competi...
SAIC-VW ID. ERA 9X Sets New Flagship Benchmark in Electric SUVs
Jan 19, 2026
SAIC-VW ID. ERA 9X signals Volkswagen Group’s entry into the global 9-series f...
China State Council highlights China foreign trade 2025 performance
China State Council highlights China foreign trade 2025 performance
Jan 19, 2026
China foreign trade 2025 shows steady growth driven by exports and high-tech pro...
China NEV Industry Policy 2026: MIIT Outlines Industry Priorities
China NEV Industry Policy 2026: MIIT Outlines Industry Priorities
Jan 19, 2026
China NEV Industry Policy 2026 highlights MIIT’s roadmap for intelligent conne...