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China weighs down on global light vehicle production forecast

GlobalData has reduced its 2027 LV production forecast by 300k.

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From import haven to production fortress: The rising wall around ASEAN’s EV markets

For the first half of this decade, Southeast Asia served as an open playing field for global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) manufacturers.

Geely brings China’s best-selling car to the UK

Geely Auto is introducing China’s best-selling car to the UK market this month.

VW’s CEO says Germany to bear half of additional job cuts – report

Addressing thousands of staff at the Wolfsburg site on Tuesday (25 August), Blume said the reductions were unavoidable given that the company's fixed costs run 30% above those of rival manufacturers. 

Hyundai Motor reaches tentative wage deal with union

Under the terms agreed, monthly base pay will rise by Won100,000 ($72.20), alongside a performance bonus worth more than 400% of monthly salary and a separate lump-sum payment of Won12.5m.

Waymo to enter EU market with Munich robotaxi plans

Waymo vehicles will begin appearing on Munich's roads under manual control “in the coming weeks”.

Porsche sharpens focus on core business with MHP sale to India’s TCS

The transaction, part of Porsche’s Sportwagenschmiede 35 plan, will see a TCS subsidiary acquire full ownership of MHP Management- und IT-Beratung.

Thai vehicle sales rise 20% in July

The market continues to be driven by surging demand for BEVs.

Lotus Technology completes acquisition of Lotus UK

The move consolidates two previously separate operations into one corporate entity, encompassing both UK sportscar production and engineering consultancy services.

SK Innovation to take over struggling battery separator subsidiary SKIET

SKIET’s operations will be absorbed into SK Innovation, strengthening its long-term competitiveness.

EcoPro BM further upgrades its Hungarian cathode plant

The additional US$29m investment follows a supply deal with a German automaker.