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Francois Roudier
November 10, 2026
Honda to build new $3 billion auto plant in Ohio, adding 2,000 jobs
Honda will invest $3 billion in an Ohio hybrid-vehicle plant with 240,000-unit capacity and 2,000 jobs, while upgrading U.S. powertrain facilities. The move strengthens local production after Honda scaled back EV ambitions and suspended its Canadian EV project.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-build-new-3-billion-auto-plant-ohio-adding-2000-jobs-2026-11-09/
BMW Brings in Korean Battery Cell Suppliers and Reduces Its Reliance on China
BMW is adding LG Energy Solution and Samsung SDI to its Gen6 battery network, reducing dependence on Chinese suppliers. Regional cell production will expand in the late 2020s, although imports remain necessary while new U.S. and European plants ramp up.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/bmw/amw-elektromobilitat-batteriezellen-einkauf-samsung-sdi-lg-energy/
Jaguar Land Rover escalates legal dispute with BYD over Defender-like Ti7 SUV
JLR has intensified its dispute with BYD, alleging the Ti7 SUV copies Defender design and technology. Dutch authorities seized documents before a court hearing, while BYD prepares wider European sales of the lower-priced plug-in hybrid.
https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jaguar-land-rover-claims-byd-suv-ti7-copies-defender-1109/
EU nations resist Germany-France push to soften 2035 combustion-engine ban
Several EU states oppose Franco-German efforts to weaken 2035 emissions rules, fearing slower electrification would help Chinese rivals. Ireland proposes a 90% reduction with compensating fuel and material credits, preserving some flexibility while maintaining
stronger decarbonization requirements.
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-eu-resist-softening-2035-ice-ban-1109/
China’s Global Auto Export Dominance Comes at a $270 Billion Cost
Chinese vehicle exports are approaching 10 million, but listed automakers have lost about $269 billion in market value. Overseas growth and better margins have not offset domestic price wars, excess capacity, weaker demand and rising localization costs.
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-chery-BYD-china-automakers-export-boom-cost/
Francois Roudier
November 9, 2026
Is Another Chip Crisis Looming? First Stellantis Plants Affected
Stellantis faces Italian production disruptions from an engine-control-unit component shortage linked to Marelli. Rising memory-chip prices, longer lead times and AI-driven semiconductor demand are warning signs, although VDA says conditions remain less severe
than the 2021 crisis.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/stellantis/amw-droht-europa-die-naechste-halbleiterkrise-stellantis-werke-betroffen/
Subaru and Toyota Picked the Perfect Time to Roll Out Affordable EVs
Toyota and Subaru doubled U.S. EV sales through September, reaching about 9% market share as rivals withdrew models. Shared platforms and affordable SUVs reduce costs, while planned three-row EVs reinforce Toyota’s broader multi-powertrain strategy.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-08/subaru-toyota-us-electric-vehicles-sales-jump-as-rivals-pull-back?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
Seres, Li Auto join Chinese EVs’ charge into Europe
Seres and Li Auto plan European launches in 2027 as weak Chinese demand pushes manufacturers abroad. Despite EU tariffs and planned hybrid safeguards, Chinese brands continue expanding through advanced SUVs, multiple powertrains and features tailored to younger
buyers.
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/electric-vehicles/seres-li-auto-join-chinese-evs-charge-into-europe
Tesla to axe Cybertruck as Musk shifts focus to robotics and AI
Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production around mid-2027 after weak sales, recalls and safety issues. Texas capacity will shift toward the Cybercab, reflecting Tesla’s broader move away from underperforming vehicles toward autonomous mobility, robotics and
artificial intelligence.
https://www.ft.com/content/8ec923a8-a581-4995-a92c-c08e16bf2e98?syn-25a6b1a6=1
Europe Taps China Playbook to Cut $1.5 Trillion Rare Earth Risk
Europe is accelerating rare-earth mining, processing and recycling, with Nordic projects central to reducing dependence on China. Strategic developments require more than €43 billion, far above current funding, making public investment and long-term offtake
support essential.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-11-09/rare-earths-eu-taps-china-playbook-to-cut-dependence-on-imports?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
Francois Roudier
November 6, 2026
New Registrations in Germany: Electric Cars Reach Another Record Market Share
Germany’s October registrations rose 1.7%, while BEV sales surged 79.5% to nearly 40% market share. Chinese brands gained strongly, but incentives and high fuel prices drove much of the growth, raising concerns that demand could weaken if subsidies end.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/automarktdaten/amw-elektro-autos-erreichen-den-naechsten-rekordanteil/
UK BEV registrations reach annual high with 32 per cent market share
UK BEV registrations rose 32.7% in October, reaching 32% market share, while plug-in hybrids represented another 15%. SMMT warned that adoption still trails regulatory targets and that manufacturers’ heavy discounts threaten profitability and future investment.
https://www.electrive.com/2026/11/05/uk-bev-registrations-reach-annual-high-with-32-per-cent-market-share/
Thailand EV Tax Gets Carmakers Weighing More Local Production
Thailand’s new 35% tax on imported EVs is encouraging XPeng and other Chinese brands to consider more local production and sourcing. Bangkok wants locally built vehicles to reach 70% of supply, though imported models may become significantly more expensive.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-06/thailand-ev-tax-carmakers-autos-production-manufacturing-millennium-group-xpeng-omoda-jaecoo
Stellantis asks parts makers for deeper visibility into supply chain
Stellantis will require suppliers to map extended supply chains at part level, initially focusing on semiconductors and other high-risk components. The program aims to identify vulnerabilities earlier, although suppliers face cost, confidentiality and legal
concerns.
https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-supplier-resilience-policy-1105/
JLR knew of faulty Range Rover part years before expanding recalls
JLR faces scrutiny over Range Rover steering-knuckle failures after internal evidence reportedly showed risks persisted beyond an initially identified production batch. U.S. regulators are examining whether recalls and disclosures were adequate, with nearly
one million vehicles potentially affected worldwide.
https://www.ft.com/content/f5efa77c-7159-42ec-a1a4-4744280e9326?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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