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Indian 2026 sales outlook upgraded on resilient demand

The 2026 India light vehicle sales forecast has been upgraded to 6.1 million units (+17% on 2025).

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VW T32 Transporter – the Kombi returns

It looks very much like a traditional VW van, but the T7-based T32 is actually on a platform shared with Ford.

‘Golden September’ fails to materialise in China as exports support production

Overall, China’s LV industry is increasingly defined by the divergence between weak domestic demand and strong export growth.

VW drops ‘Gamechanger’ plan for Wolfsburg plant – report

The decision comes less than two weeks after reports that the carmaker would suspend development of the all-electric Golf at its Wolfsburg site.

Porsche SE urges Volkswagen to accelerate overhaul as earnings drop

Volkswagen's majority shareholder said lower earnings at Volkswagen and luxury carmaker Porsche AG weighed on its performance.

Suzuki reports 19% revenue rise in H1 FY27

Sharp improvement driven by a strong performance in India.

Nissan reports 9% revenue rise and an operating profit in H1 FY27

Nissan plans to announce a new business plan in February 2027.

Mercedes-Benz targets 2039 emissions goals with Hydro aluminium deal

Its binding agreement with Hydro will run from 2026 until beyond 2030 and covers at least 10% of Mercedes-Benz’s primary aluminium requirements.

Finland approves Tesla driver assistance system ahead of EU-wide decision

To secure regulatory acceptance, Tesla made several modifications, most notably removing references to autonomous driving.

SMMT calls for more supplier industry help from UK Government

SMMT calling for a ‘productivity accelerator’ for capital grants, tooling finance, skills and diversification.

Hyundai-Kia and BASF create circular recycling concept car seat

Concept seat combines circular material approaches with design-for-disassembly principles.