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Francois Roudier
June 22, 2026
Cars for Africa: “Morocco Would Be a Strong Candidate”
Morocco aims to move beyond low-cost production and become a global automotive value-chain hub. With Renault, Stellantis and major suppliers already present, it sees Africa as a strategic market and could develop vehicles tailored to African needs.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/automobilzulieferer/amw-interview-marokko-waere-ideal-fuer-afrikanische-autos/
Maruti, Mahindra and Tata Motors eye UK market to sell India-made EVs under FTA
Indian automakers are exploring UK EV exports under the India-UK free trade agreement. Duty-free quotas for electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles could create a new export route, especially as the UK is a right-hand-drive market.
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/indian-passenger-vehicle-makers-eye-opportunity-in-uks-ev-market-via-fta/131886429
EU said to prepare tariffs on China-built PHEVs after brands exploit EV loophole
The EU is reportedly preparing tariffs on China-built plug-in hybrids after Chinese brands used PHEVs to bypass EV duties. BYD’s rapid PHEV growth highlights the loophole, while Chinese automakers accelerate European assembly plans.
https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-eu-prepares-phev-tariffs-china-imports-0619/
European automakers pool code to build software-defined vehicles — but can they catch China?
European automakers and suppliers are expanding open-source cooperation to reduce software-defined vehicle costs and complexity. Eclipse S-CORE could cut costs and speed development, but analysts warn Europe may still move too slowly versus Chinese competitors.
https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-open-source-bmw-vw-stellantis-0621/
How EV batteries, from lithium ion to solid state, are evolving
EV battery prices are falling, but strategy is shifting amid U.S. policy uncertainty and slower investment. Lithium-ion chemistries keep improving, solid-state remains a long-term goal around 2030, while semisolid and sodium-ion technologies emerge for specific uses.
https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-battery-technology-developments-0621/
Francois Roudier
June 19, 2026
CAR MBS 2026, a key conference for the U.S. automotive industry
CAR MBS 2026 highlighted a U.S. auto industry under pressure from tariffs, weak demand, EV uncertainty and Chinese competition. Speakers stressed USMCA certainty and North American integration, arguing Detroit must regain a global perspective to stay competitive.
https://www.autoactu.com/actualites/car-mbs-2026-une-conference-centrale-pour-l-industrie-automobile-aux-etats-unis
With 1.5 million vehicles delivered, can Leapmotor redefine Chinese automakers’ global trajectory?
Leapmotor is positioning itself as a global Chinese NEV model through rapid growth and its Stellantis partnership. With 1.5 million cumulative deliveries, 40+ markets, nearly 1,000 outlets and local assembly in Europe and Asia, it is moving beyond exports.
https://autonews.gasgoo.com/articles/ev/with-15-million-vehicles-delivered-can-leapmotor-redefine-chinese-automakers-global-trajectory-2067622066793414656
China automakers leap forward in internal combustion engine tech
Chinese automakers are narrowing Japan’s hybrid-engine lead, with Chery, Geely and Changan improving thermal efficiency and plug-in hybrid performance. Efficient ICE technology remains strategic for exports, as China combines engines, electrification and smart vehicle systems.
https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/china-automakers-leap-forward-in-internal-combustion-engine-tech
Production in Europe: Dacia Announces Second Generation of the Spring
Dacia will build the second-generation Spring in Europe instead of China, while keeping its low-cost, essential EV formula. The move supports Renault’s localization strategy and reinforces Dacia’s role in affordable electric mobility.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/renault/dacia/amw-produktion-in-europa-dacia-kuendigt-zweite-spring-generation-an/
Sweden may oppose Tesla’s supervised self-driving tech in Europe over speeding concerns
Sweden may oppose EU-wide approval of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system unless its speeding feature is removed. Nordic regulators warn that automated systems exceeding legal limits would undermine safety benefits and traffic-law compliance.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/sweden-may-oppose-teslas-supervised-self-driving-tech-europe-over-speeding-2026-06-18/
Francois Roudier
June 17, 2026
EU lawmakers approve U.S. trade deal ahead of Trump deadline
The European Parliament approved the EU-U.S. trade deal, moving it close to implementation before Trump’s July 4 deadline. The agreement caps U.S. tariffs on EU products at 15%, bringing predictability but leaving autos under pressure.
https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-eu-lawmakers-us-trade-deal-approval-0616/
Shock at BMW: Auto Maker Drastically Cuts 2026 Forecast
BMW sharply cut its 2026 outlook, lowering its automotive margin forecast to 1%–3%. China’s market deterioration, weaker ICE demand, intense competition and geopolitical pressures are weighing on earnings, creating an early challenge for incoming CEO Milan Nedeljkovic.
https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/bmw/amw-bmw-kuerzt-prognose-fuer-2026-drastisch/
Tata Motors Chairman confident of delivering industry-leading growth in FY27 despite global uncertainties
Tata Motors expects industry-leading growth in FY27, supported by new launches, multi-powertrain offerings and closer collaboration with JLR. The group aims to strengthen EV leadership, manufacturing efficiency and resilience while continuing investment in zero-emission mobility.
https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/passenger-vehicle/tata-motors-aims-for-industry-leading-growth-by-fy27-amid-global-challenges/131773159?utm_source=top_story&utm_medium=homepage
Mood darkens among German auto suppliers as investment, hiring fall, survey shows
German auto suppliers are becoming more pessimistic, with many postponing, relocating or cancelling domestic investment. A VDA survey shows job cuts rising in Germany, while Asia, other EU countries and North America benefit from shifting industrial activity.
https://www.reuters.com/business/mood-darkens-among-german-auto-suppliers-investment-hiring-fall-survey-shows-2026-06-17/
US senators ask for review of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ safety data
Two U.S. senators asked NHTSA to review Tesla’s Full Self-Driving safety claims after Reuters found its crash comparisons misleading. They want stronger reporting rules and access to underlying data to verify public claims about automated-driving safety.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-senators-ask-review-teslas-full-self-driving-safety-data-citing-reuters-2026-06-16/
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