07/10/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

Following a meeting of the supervisory board: Volkswagen plans to cut its model lineup in half Volkswagen’s Vision 2030 plan targets major simplification, cutting models by up to 50% and product complexity by 75%. Capacity will be aligned to 9 million vehicles, with plant futures, job cuts and regionalization still unresolved. https://www.automobilwoche.de/autohersteller/volkswagen/amw-aufsichtsratssitzung-bei-volkswagen-ohne-entscheidungen/   Senate committee […]

07/08/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

Brazil’s 2026 auto sales seen at highest since 2014 Brazil’s 2026 auto sales are expected to reach around 3 million vehicles, the highest since 2014. Anfavea raised forecasts on strong domestic demand, though imports, especially from China, are capturing much of the recovery. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/brazils-2026-auto-sales-seen-highest-since-2014-auto-association-says-2026-07-07/   Toyota to Shift Tacoma Truck Production to Texas From Mexico […]

07/01/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized

UK SMMT warns of £1.4 billion hit from post-Brexit rules The SMMT warns UK EV makers could face £1.4 billion in tariffs from January 2027 if UK-EU local-content rules are unresolved. A 10% tariff could affect 70% of electrified models, damaging competitiveness and affordability. https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-uk-smmt-brexit-hit-content-rules-eu-0630/ Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper […]