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Western European car sales remain robust at the close of H1 2026

In June, the Western European Passenger Vehicle (PV) market grew for a fifth consecutive month as sales reached 1.2 million units, up 11.5% year-on-year (YoY).

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US light vehicle market powers ahead in June

According to preliminary estimates, US Light Vehicle (LV) sales grew by 7.9% year-on-year (YoY) in June, to 1.37 million units.

Does high mileage have to mean high stakes? eBay doesn’t think so 

High mileage vehicles are often considered to be relatively unreliable. However, eBay aims to change this assumption.

Toyota to invest US$3.6bn in San Antonio, Texas

Annual production capacity will be expanded to 350,000 units, with some output shifted from Mexico.

Ford signs long-term chip supply deal with Micron, following GM

Micron said it is raising production of key automotive memory products, alongside capacity expansions aimed at supporting lengthy product lifecycles.

Autoliv and GWM sign global cooperation agreement

Autoliv said the revised framework is designed to improve resilience and strengthen the competitiveness of both companies in international markets.

Japan’s vehicle sales rise by 9% in June

The market continues to be supported by the recent vehicle tax cuts.

Czech billionaire in discussions over minority Pirelli stake – report

Bloomberg reported that Strnad is negotiating with state-backed Sinochem Holdings Corp. over the purchase of a 14% stake in Pirelli.

Car parts supplier Webasto eyes 2027 listing for India business

The report said the proposed flotation may value Webasto Roofsystems India at nearly $2bn.  

Xpeng X9 arrives in UK Q3 2026 

Electric, seven-seat MPV with fast charge 800V tech and up to 382 miles of range is claimed.

Tesla under fire for hiking prices in South Korea after qualifying for BEV subsidies

Calls for tighter rules to ensure automakers do not undermine the purpose of the incentives.