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Francois Roudier
June 9, 2026
Strategic partnerships become essential as automakers face software, EV challenges
Automakers are increasingly using partnerships to share software, EV infrastructure, platforms and costs. BCG says successful deals depend on aligned goals, clear governance and complementary strengths, with Chinese automakers now bringing advanced technology and speed to global alliances.
https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-partnerships-sdv-chinese-stellantis-vw-0608/
China Car Sales Slump Drives PCA to Deepen Annual Forecast Cut
China’s passenger-car sales fell 22.1% in May, pushing PCA to cut its 2026 forecast to an 11% decline. ICE models drove the slump, while exports remained strong and some EV players, including BYD and NIO, showed resilience.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-08/china-car-sales-slump-drives-pca-to-deepen-annual-forecast-cut?srnd=phx-industries-transportation
Honda targets Toyota with ‘futuristic’ Accord and lifted Passport
Honda will refresh the Accord in 2027 with a more futuristic design and high-tech cabin, while making the Passport TrailSport more rugged from late 2026. The moves aim to strengthen sedan momentum and better challenge Toyota’s TRD trims.
https://www.autonews.com/news/an-honda-plans-surprise-passport-update-freshens-accord-0608/
London’s first robotaxis expected in months, Uber says
Uber plans to launch London robotaxis with Wayve technology in Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles, initially with safety operators. Users can register for autonomous rides pending regulatory approval, marking a major European step in AV deployment.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/uber-opens-sign-ups-london-robotaxis-ahead-launch-in-months-2026-06-08/
China’s National Cyberspace Administration, State Administration for Market Regulation Jointly Issue ‘Standards for Online Evaluation Activities’
China has issued new rules for online product reviews, including automotive tests, requiring retail samples, traceable origins, conflict disclosures and qualified testing. The standards aim to curb inaccurate data, hidden sponsorships and misleading comparisons.
https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/national-cyberspace-administration-state-administration-for-market-regulation-jointly-issue-standards-for-online-evaluation-activities-2063990997904896001
Francois Roudier
June 8, 2026
China Puts EVs on a Diet as Battery Boom Adds Bulk
China is tightening EV energy-consumption standards as heavier batteries, wider bodies and comfort features strain parking and infrastructure. From January 2027, new EV models failing efficiency requirements will be barred from production, sale or registration.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-07/china-puts-evs-on-a-diet-as-battery-boom-adds-bulk-cctv-reports
Electric cars: France and six other countries oppose Germany and Italy
France, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden oppose further weakening of EU 2035 electrification targets. They accept the Commission’s 90% tailpipe-emission compromise but reject broader flexibility for PHEVs and alternative fuels.
https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/voitures-electriques-la-france-et-six-autres-pays-sopposent-a-lallemagne-et-a-litalie-2235397
90% of Spain’s main road network now has a 100-kW electric vehicle charger within 60 kilometers
Spain says 90% of its main highway network now has a 100-kW charger within 60 kilometers. A 2026–2027 roadmap and €200 million Moves Corredores program aim to close remaining gaps and support rising EV adoption.
https://www.latribunadeautomocion.es/2026/06/el-90-de-la-red-principal-en-espana-ya-tiene-un-cargador-de-coche-electrico-de-100-kw-a-menos-de-60-kilometros/
Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate
Donald Trump met automakers, dealers and industry groups over right-to-repair legislation. The debate centers on access to vehicle diagnostic and repair data, with independent shops seeking stronger rights while automakers and dealers warn about security, counterfeit parts and insurer influence.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/trump-meets-with-auto-industry-over-right-to-repair-debate-2026-06-04/
Digital twins poised for huge growth to meet software-defined vehicle challenges
Digital twins are becoming central to software-defined vehicles, linking design, manufacturing, supply chains and lifecycle management. The market could grow from $1.7 billion in 2025 to $19.9 billion by 2035, but data quality, integration and cybersecurity remain challenges.
https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-ane-digital-twin-suppliers-0608/
Francois Roudier
June 5, 2026
China Speeds Past Japan in Australian Car Imports on EV Bonanza
China has overtaken Japan as Australia’s top source of imported passenger cars, led by BYD and EV demand. China-made imports exceeded 100,000 units in January-April, while EVs and hybrids reached nearly half of May sales.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-05/china-speeds-past-japan-in-australian-car-imports-on-ev-bonanza
China’s May Sales Review: Auto Giants Find Growth Beyond the Home Market
China’s major automakers are shifting growth toward exports, NEVs and self-owned brands. Chery, BYD, SAIC, Geely and GAC posted strong overseas gains, while domestic groups increasingly compete globally through technology, brand-building and cost discipline rather than volume alone.
https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/news/may-sales-review-chinas-auto-giants-find-growth-beyond-the-home-market-2062472892812709889
Indian government targets 500 flex-fuel stations by year-end, 5,000 by 2027
India plans 500 flex-fuel stations by end-2026 and nearly 5,000 by December 2027, supporting higher ethanol blends such as E85. Maruti Suzuki unveiled an E20-to-E100 WagonR, backing India’s multi-pathway approach to reducing fuel imports and emissions.
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/govt-targets-500-flex-fuel-stations-by-year-end-5000-by-2027-hardeep-singh-puri/131508077
Tariffs: How the Trump administration is trying to avoid refunds following its legal defeat
The U.S. government is resisting broad refunds after reciprocal tariffs were ruled unlawful, arguing closed customs files cannot be reopened without court orders. Around $85 billion is being reimbursed, but small importers risk losing claims as liquidation deadlines pass.
https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-services/automobile/droits-de-douane-comment-ladministration-trump-tente-desquiver-les-remboursements-apres-sa-defaite-judiciaire-2235157
Europe’s automotive industry and military defense: Where the opportunities – and risks – lie
Europe’s underused auto plants may support defense production as EU rearmament spending rises, with opportunities in drones, logistics and dual-use technologies. However, fragmented defense markets, political uncertainty and small-series procurement limit the fit with high-volume automotive production.
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-automakers-defense-risks-opportunities-0604/
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