Middle East auto sales outlook cut for 2026 as geopolitical tensions escalate
Rising geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East are beginning to weigh on regional automotive demand expectations. The latest …
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Ford recalls 1.7 million US vehicles over camera faults
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 1.7 million vehicles in the US due to two rearview camera issues that …
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Hormuz closure halts Japan’s used-vehicle exports via UAE hub
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted a key route for Japan’s used-vehicle exports, effectively cutting off shipments …
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Nissan Leaf chosen by the WWCOTY as the Supreme Winner of 2026
Following months of testing, debate, and analysis, a panel of 86 female motoring journalists from 55 countries cast their votes …
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LGES holds grand opening for new battery plant in Canada
South Korean battery manufacturer LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced that its Canadian subsidiary, NextStar Energy, held a grand opening ceremony …
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SK On lays off 1,000 workers at US battery plant
South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SK On Company has laid off almost 1,000 workers at its battery manufacturing …
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VinFast signs deals to supply 20,000 BEVs in Indonesia
Vietnamese automaker VinFast Auto announced that it has signed agreements with two transportation companies in Indonesia to supply a total …
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BMW selects NTT Docomo for smart-car connectivity in EVs
BMW will integrate a smart-car connectivity system from Japan’s NTT Docomo Business into new electric vehicles (EVs) to be launched …
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BYD unveils new blade batteries and ultra-fast charging technology – report
BYD has unveiled a new generation of blade batteries and ultra-fast charging technology as it seeks to revive domestic electric …
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Honda to export US-made Passport SUV to Japan
Honda has announced plans to export the US-designed, developed and built Honda Passport to the Japanese market in the second …
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Will the Iran crisis derail the European truck market’s recovery in 2026?
Since Israeli and US missile strikes on Iran began on 28 February, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz …
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Volvo Cars expanding EX60 output to meet strong demand
Geely-owned Volvo Cars says it is increasing 2026 production volumes for its fully electric EX60 SUV, on the back of …
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Western Europe’s car market nudges up in February
Summary In February, results across much of Western Europe were positive, although a sharp contraction in France acted as a significant …
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Denso makes Y1.3tn bid to take over Rohm
Japanese auto parts supplier Denso has submitted a takeover bid for Kyoto-based electronics company Rohm worth up to Y1.3tn ($8.2bn). According …
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Tata Elxsi launches DevStudio.ai for automotive software development
Indian design and technology services company Tata Elxsi has introduced DevStudio.ai, a multi-agent generative AI platform for automotive software development. The …
