All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

China’s rare earth clampdown strains global auto production

BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, reports mounting strain across the global automotive industry amid new rare earth export restrictions introduced…
UK auto sector faces mixed signals as Trump softens US tariffs on car parts

UK carmakers and dealers are weighing the implications of a partial reprieve from US tariffs after President Donald Trump signed…
UK signals willingness to cut tariffs on US cars in bid for Trump trade deal

The UK government is exploring tariff concessions on American-made vehicles as it seeks to protect key exports from proposed US…
Tariff hikes set to disrupt global auto sector: Fitch

Fitch Ratings has warned that a potential increase in US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, the European Union and…
US tariffs could add up to $12,000 to new car prices

The imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican vehicle imports, alongside new 20% duties on Chinese auto products, is…

US and European carmakers face urgent NPD timelines challenge

US and European car manufacturers must drastically overhaul their new product development (NPD) timelines to remain competitive against rapidly advancing…
What could a Kamala Harris presidency mean for automotive?

With President Joe Biden stepping down from the presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, the future of US…
CrowdStrike outage: a wake-up call for software-dependent EVs

Last week’s global outage caused by a software update from cloud-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has cast a glaring spotlight on…
Chinese EVs challenge Europe’s auto Industry: BYD’s Seagull to undercut local brands

Cheap electric vehicles from China are making significant inroads into Europe, posing a threat to one of the region’s largest…
Chinese EV Leapmotor to enter UK market in 2025 with budget-friendly models

Leapmotor, a start-up Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, will debut in the UK market in March 2025. The company will…

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