07/30/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

Renault swings to first-half profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals Renault returned to a €700 million first-half profit as revenue rose 9.4%, supported by higher prices, contract manufacturing and strong Renault 5 EV demand. It confirmed its margin target while cutting costs and preparing new electric and hybrid models. https://www.autonews.com/renault/ane-renault-h1-2026-profit-rise-0729/   SML Mahindra […]

07/21/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

Automakers play catch-up with fast-changing U.S. state privacy regulations Alliance for Automotive Innovation is urging Congress to adopt a federal privacy law as differing state rules raise compliance costs. Enforcement is accelerating around connected-car and location data, with GM, Ford and Honda already facing settlements or penalties. https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-privacy-regulations-connected-car-data-0720/   Honda holds on to hope for […]