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Francois Roudier
April 28, 2026
Made in Europe: Suppliers are pushing for even stricter regulations
CLEPA says the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act is too weak, urging a 70% European value-added threshold, anti-circumvention rules and tighter investment screening. ACEA and VDA are more cautious, warning competitiveness problems cannot be solved by local-content rules alone.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/automobilzulieferer/amw-zulieferer-dringen-auf-haertere-made-in-europe-regeln/
Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition
Kia has narrowed its European price gap with Chinese rivals to 15–20% as low-cost EV competition intensifies. CEO Song Ho-sung says incentives helped defend market share, though profits fell, and expects Chinese restructuring as Beijing reduces EV support.
https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/kia/ane-kia-europe-price-cuts-china-pressure-0427/
China’s Chery seeks to be ‘Toyota plus Tesla’ as it targets global expansion
Chery is pursuing a “Toyota plus Tesla” strategy, combining quality and technology while expanding globally. With sales up sharply since 2020, it is building European partnerships, including in Barcelona, localizing production and broadening beyond SUVs through Omoda and Jaecoo.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-chery-seeks-be-toyota-plus-tesla-it-targets-global-expansion-2026-04-28/
Nissan expects to go back in black as CEO Ivan Espinosa’s revival plan gains traction
Nissan now expects a small operating profit, supported by cost cuts, currency effects and lower regulatory liabilities. CEO Ivan Espinosa’s Re:Nissan plan includes factory closures, 20,000 job cuts, faster product cycles and a streamlined lineup to restore competitiveness.
https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-profit-forecast-back-in-black-reverse-loss-financial-results-0427/
Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from US without trade deal
Foreign automakers reportedly warned Washington they may withdraw cheaper U.S. models if USMCA is weakened or not renewed. Industry groups see the agreement as essential to North American production, especially amid Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian auto exports.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/foreign-carmakers-threaten-pull-cheapest-models-us-without-trade-deal-wsj-2026-04-28/
Francois Roudier
April 27, 2026
The 2025 Global Automobile and China Automobile Industry Development Report Conference was held in Beijing
OICA’s Shailesh Chandra and CAAM’s Fu Bingfeng highlighted a turbulent but resilient global industry. François Roudier presented 2025 data: 96.4 million vehicles produced, 99.8 million sold, with uneven recovery, China leading sales and exports, and emerging markets driving growth.
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The Five Key Takeaways from the Beijing Auto Show
Beijing confirmed slow Chinese consolidation, fierce price competition, and rapid innovation. German brands remain visible but face stronger local rivals, “China Pride,” uniform design trends, expanding SUVs, and technologies developed in China increasingly moving toward global markets.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/amw-fuenf-erkenntnisse-von-der-auto-china-peking/
After call from Beijing, China’s auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything
China is embedding AI across vehicles under Beijing’s “AI Plus” strategy. Automakers and suppliers are investing in smart-driving systems, voice interaction, cabin intelligence, autonomous functions and domestic chips, as François Roudier described the shift as a revolution.
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-auto-industry-races-embed-ai-line-with-beijing-mandate-2026-04-24/
SAIC’s MG said to pick Spain over Hungary for EV plant
MG is reportedly leaning toward Spain for a European EV plant, potentially ending Hungary’s bid. Local EU production would help SAIC reduce tariff exposure, protect competitiveness and support Chinese brands’ European expansion despite tougher trade and regulatory conditions.
https://www.autonews.com/saic/mg/ane-saic-mg-production-spain-tariff-bypass-0424/
Toyota Sees Sales Decline as Iran Conflict Looms Over Operations
Toyota’s March sales fell 5.8%, but production rose 3.9%, showing resilience despite Iran-related aluminum and raw-material risks. Japan’s Middle East exposure, supplier disruptions and possible cuts weigh on operations, while Toyota’s EV and hybrid sales continued to grow.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-27/toyota-sees-sales-decline-as-iran-conflict-looms-over-operations?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
Francois Roudier
April 21, 2026
At Beijing car show, Chinese automakers take aim at Europe’s premium brands
Chinese carmakers are moving upmarket with tech-rich premium SUVs and hybrids priced well below German rivals, shifting competition from an EV price war to a broader value-for-money battle. The trend adds pressure on German brands already losing sales in China and abroad.
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/beijing-car-show-chinese-automakers-take-aim-europes-premium-brands-2026-04-21/
Iran Conflict: Helium Reserves for Automotive Chips Are Running Low
The Iran conflict is tightening helium supply, threatening semiconductor production and automotive manufacturing. With limited inventories, damaged Qatari capacity and little short-term replacement, prolonged disruption could raise scrap rates, cut chip output and trigger temporary shutdowns across the global automotive supply chain.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/automobilzulieferer/amw-iran-konflikt-belastet-helium-lieferkette/
China bets on hybrid vehicles in challenge to Japan’s global lead
Chinese automakers are reviving HEVs as policy shifts and tougher fuel rules reshape the market. Improved efficiency claims and broader model launches could weaken Japanese dominance in hybrids, both in China and overseas, where charging gaps and fuel costs still favor conventional hybrid technology.
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/china-bets-on-hybrid-vehicles-in-challenge-to-japan-s-global-lead
Hyundai Accelerates US Output to Lighten Profit Hit From Tariffs
Hyundai plans to raise US production, cut costs and prioritize higher-margin vehicles to offset tariff pressure in its biggest market. With localization taking time, the company also faces Middle East disruption from the Iran war, prompting a stronger short-term focus on North America.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-20/hyundai-accelerates-us-output-to-lighten-profit-hit-from-tariffs?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
US Q1 Automotive News Auto Industry Confidence Index: Iran war, higher prices dampen executives’ outlook
US auto industry confidence fell in Q1 as the Iran war, tariffs, inflation and policy uncertainty darkened expectations. Automakers, suppliers and dealers all turned more pessimistic, with “nothing” the top reason for optimism, reflecting fears over costs, demand, pricing and future business conditions.
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-confidence-index-q1-2026-overview-0420/
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