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Autos demand fall and global competition weigh on rubber markets

As a result of falling demand in the automotive and tyre sectors, global butadiene and synthetic rubber prices are declining.

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Honda to pause production in Japan and China – report

The pause comes as the global shortage of semiconductors continues to disrupt automotive manufacturing.

Ford cancels Poland battery contract with LGES

Ford is realigning its BEV strategy to reflect changing demand and government policies.

China approves first Level 3 autonomous driving vehicles

The move is seen as a key milestone in the roll-out of autonomous driving technologies in the country.

Toyota launches all-new RAV4 in Japan

The 6th generation model will be available with newly-developed plug-in hybrid system.

Renesas rolls out R‑Car SoC, deepening software‑defined vehicle push

The newly announced R Car X5H is presented as a multi domain automotive system on chip (SoC) built using a 3nm manufacturing process.

Tier IV backs self-driving tech start-up Turing Drive

The firms have entered into a capital and strategic partnership aimed at expanding low-speed self-driving deployments across Asia-Pacific.

Soohang Chang appointed President and CEO of Kia Europe

Marc Hedrich also appointed President of Kia France.

Japan plans new tax on EVs and plug-in hybrids from 2028 – report

The tax would be charged in addition to the existing tonnage tax that all vehicle owners pay at the time of mandatory annual inspections.