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François Roudier's speech at the 200th Technical Committee ceremony on February 17, 2026.

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New President & CEO of KAMA

We are pleased to inform you that Dae-Jin Jeong, former Deputy Minister for Trade at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources has been appointed as the 19th President of the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), effective March 3, 2026

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March 2, 2026

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PFA (France’s Automotive Platform, Member of CCFA) Market & Analysis Letter

This monthly letter accompanies the release of automotive market data published monthly by the PFA. It aims to provide additional insight into the figures provided and to disseminate news items of interest to companies in the automotive sector to help them anticipate trends.

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OICA'S TOP 5 NEWS

Japan Manufacturers Hurt Most by Aluminum Shortage from Iran War
Reference: Bloomberg — Nicholas Takahashi — April 19, 2026, 11:35 PM GMT+2
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Summary: Japan’s auto sector is highly exposed to the Iran-war aluminum shock: about 70% of automotive aluminum imports come from the Middle East. Prices are up 13%, deliveries have stopped, Denso output is down, and acute shortages could hit by late April or early May.

British carmakers seek clarity on ‘Made in EU’ rule as trade risks grow
Reference: Reuters — Julia Payne — April 16, 2026, 12:07 AM GMT+2
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Summary: UK automakers want early confirmation that British-built vehicles will qualify as “Made in EU” under the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act. SMMT warns waiting a year for formal adoption could delay investment and disrupt EU-UK automotive trade worth about €80 billion annually.

Faced with fuel crisis, Australia’s trucking industry eyes electric options
Reference: Reuters — Cordelia Hsu — April 17, 2026, 11:35 AM GMT+2
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Summary: Australia’s fuel shock is driving stronger interest in electric trucks as diesel prices surge above A$3 per liter. Companies report more inquiries and early freight successes, but adoption remains limited by high upfront costs, sparse charging infrastructure, and range and payload concerns.

India sees increased EV sales on Iran war, incoming emissions rules
Reference: Nikkei — Sayan Chakraborty — April 20, 2026, 13:51 JST
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Summary: India’s EV sales are rising on fuel-cost fears from the Iran war and ahead of tighter emissions rules next April. March EV sales jumped 82%, but EVs remain only 5% of the market, with affordability, charging, resale and range still major barriers.

Why BMW, Mercedes are pulling back on eyes-off self-driving in favor of Tesla-style systems
Reference: Automotive News Europe — Peter Sigal — April 19, 2026, 11:16 AM EDT
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Summary: BMW and Mercedes are pausing Level 3 “eyes-off” systems because costs, validation burdens and weak customer demand remain too high. Both are prioritizing more marketable Level 2 features instead, while keeping higher levels of autonomy and robotaxis as longer-term goals.

New car registrations in the UK: Top model comes from China for the first time
Automobilwoche – Christoph Baeuchle – April 10, 2026, 5:09 a.m. CEST
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The Jaecoo 7 became the UK’s top new registration in March, making China the source of the country’s bestselling model for the first time. Chery also overtook BYD and MG quarterly, highlighting Britain’s gateway role for Chinese brands entering Europe.

China’s car exports accelerate despite disruption from Mideast crisis
Reuters – April 9, 2026, 10:07 AM GMT+2
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China’s car exports jumped 73.7% in March to nearly 700,000 vehicles despite Middle East shipping disruption, while domestic sales fell 15.2% for a sixth straight monthly decline. Exports became the growth engine as EV demand stayed weak and inventories remained high.

Kia delays launch of software-focused cars, unveils big hike to investment plans
Reuters – Heekyong Yang and Hyunjoo Jin – April 9, 2026, 7:20 AM GMT+2
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Kia delayed its software-defined vehicle roadmap by about a year to 2028, raised planned investment 30% to 41.4 trillion won, cut its 2030 EV target and lifted hybrids, underscoring the difficulty of catching Tesla and Chinese rivals in software and autonomy.

VW to end ID4 output in U.S., focus on Atlas lineup, as EV market recalibrates
Automotive News – Jack Walsworth – April 09, 2026, 12:02 PM EDT
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Volkswagen will stop U.S. ID4 production in Chattanooga in mid-April, prioritizing Atlas models as EV demand softens after tax credits ended. Stockpiled 2026 ID4s should last into 2027, while Chattanooga shifts toward higher-volume, tariff-resilient North American products.

China Reminds Battery Makers to Resist Excessive Capacity Growth
Bloomberg – Bloomberg News – April 10, 2026, at 6:36 AM GMT+2
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Beijing again warned major battery makers to restrain expansion, improve quality and curb destructive competition, signalling stronger concern over excess capacity. Officials fear a repeat of solar-style overinvestment, even as Middle East-related energy disruptions boost demand and spur new battery projects.

Hyundai Reroutes Ships with Hormuz Blockage Disrupting Supplies
Bloomberg – Gabrielle Coppola – April 8, 2026, at 6:51 PM GMT+2
Hyundai is rerouting ships via the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Hormuz disruptions, lengthening lead times. The group is raising local sourcing, maintaining higher inventories, and using greater operational flexibility to protect production amid war, tariffs and volatile demand.
Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-08/hyundai-reroutes-ships-with-hormuz-blockage-disrupting-supplies?srnd=phx-industries-transportation

“Investments go where conditions are most competitive”: Why Canada’s auto industry is struggling
Les Echos – Timothé Boudet – April 7, 2026, 12:50 p.m.
Canada’s auto industry is losing ground as production falls and North American momentum shifts toward the U.S. and especially Mexico. Subsidies have not matched U.S. scale, while lower costs and trade advantages are drawing investment south, raising concern over jobs and assembly capacity.
Link: https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/assemblage-automobile-le-canada-en-quete-de-competitivite-face-a-ses-voisins-2225028

A turnaround? Tesla shows signs of recovery in Europe
Automobilwoche – Hans Evert – April 9, 2026, 5:46 a.m. CEST
Tesla’s first-quarter registrations rebounded strongly in Europe, especially in Germany and France, after a weak 2025. Global shipments rose modestly but missed expectations, while production outpaced deliveries, creating backlog. The recovery offers some support for Grünheide’s role as Tesla’s European hub.
Link: https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/amw-tesla-zeigt-anzeichen-von-erholung-in-europa/

Freshness is king: BYD reigns with 200 vehicle software updates a year
Nikkei staff writers – April 9, 2026, 06:49 JST
BYD is using rapid over-the-air software updates to strengthen competitiveness, with 200 releases in 2025 across key brands. OTA is extending vehicle lifecycles and reshaping post-sale value, while rivals accelerate their own update strategies despite continued difficulty monetizing software features.
Link: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/freshness-is-king-byd-reigns-with-200-vehicle-software-updates-a-year

Why Tesla and other EV makers push driver-assistance subscriptions — even as consumers push back
Automotive News – Laurence Iliff – April 08, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT
Automakers are pushing driver-assistance subscriptions to generate recurring software revenue, but consumers resist paying monthly for features they expect as standard or one-time purchases. Tesla, Rivian and Lucid are testing the model, even as criticism grows over limited autonomy and reduced standard equipment.
Link: https://www.autonews.com/tesla/an-automakers-push-autonomy-subscriptions-0408/

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