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Spain plans R27.6bn for EVs in 2026, boosting production, infrastructure, and consumer incentives to reach 95% domestic EV output by 2035.
The Saarlouis plant produces its final Ford Focus, closing a 50-year chapter that shaped Europe’s automotive history.
A modest Nexperia plant in China halted car production worldwide, revealing how reliance on cheap semiconductors threatens automotive supply chains.
Chinese EV giant BYD aims for 1.6M international sales in 2026, expanding in Europe, North America, and ASEAN with new models.
The Nissan Roox wins Japan’s 2026 Car of the Year for its clever design, spacious cabin, advanced safety tech, and city-friendly practicality.
China grants exemptions for Nexperia chips used in civilian applications, easing global automotive shortages amid tensions with the Netherlands.
Geopolitical tensions over Nexperia chips halt vehicle production, exposing Europe’s reliance on foreign-controlled semiconductor suppliers.
Poland ranks 7th in automotive parts exports, offering high-quality, cost-effective components and advanced technologies to global markets.
Renault finalises Brazilian partnership with Geely and explores deals with Chery, boosting global production and platform-sharing strategies.
Japanese firms and Tokyo urge Vietnam to rethink its petrol motorbike ban, warning it could cost thousands of jobs and disrupt an R85.7bn industry.
Over 1.6M UK drivers sue major carmakers for allegedly cheating diesel emissions tests between 2012 and 2017.
Jaguar Land Rover, the UK’s premier automotive manufacturer, has announced it will keep its production facilities shuttered until early October