03/10/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

Renault’s plan to become “the leading manufacturer in Europe” Les Echos – Lionel Steinmann – March 10, 2026, at 7:14 a.m. Renault’s “FutuREady” extends the “Renaulution” with a stronger focus on execution, 36 new models by 2030, priority on Europe, India and South America, and continued electrification. Earlier ambitions on margins, volumes and Alpine have […]

01/29/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

Tesla kills Model S sedan, Model X crossover to free factory space for Optimus humanoid robot Automotive News – Laurence Iliff – January 28, 2026 Tesla will end Model S and X production to repurpose Fremont capacity for Optimus humanoid robots, signaling a pivot from legacy cars to autonomy and robotics as sales fell and […]

01/28/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

Why European automakers will benefit from EU-India free-trade deal Automotive News Europe – Peter Sigal – January 27, 2026 The EU–India trade deal slashes car import tariffs from 110% to 35%, later toward 10%, opening India’s fast-growing market to European brands. It offers new growth beyond Europe and China, benefiting both premium and volume automakers. […]