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US to exempt auto industry from tariffs ‘for one month’
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary exemption for automakers from newly imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada, following concerns raised by industry leaders about the negative impact on…
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Chery to add fourth brand in the UK
Chery International, a China-based automotive manufacturer, has revealed that its flagship model, the Lepas L8, will be introduced to the…
Toyota to initiate electric SUV production at Kentucky plant in US
Toyota Motor has announced plans to start production of two new battery-powered sport utility vehicles (SUVs) at its manufacturing facility…
Industry reps meet with EU to press for realistic green strategy
Representatives of Europe’s auto industry recently met with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as part of the ‘third…
electric mini car in Japan
Honda Motor has recently unveiled its first kei-class passenger mini-electric vehicle (EV) called the N-ONE e: in Japan. Priced at…
Hyundai expects raid to delay US battery plant by three months
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has faced a setback as a result of a recent raid by US…
Mitsui, Idemitsu, Sumitomo to merge their Japanese plastics operations
Three major Japanese petrochemical companies, Mitsui Chemicals Inc, Idemitsu Kosan Company, and Sumitomo Chemical Company, have recently announced a landmark…
Tata Motors arranges $4.5bn bridge loan for Iveco CV division acquisition
Tata Motors is currently in the process of securing a €3.875bn ($4.5bn) bridge loan to fund its planned acquisition of…
Proton opens Malaysia’s first dedicated BEV plant
Proton, Malaysia's first car company, recently inaugurated its new assembly plant dedicated to the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).…