09/04/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized
VW Approves Plan to Cut 50,000 More Jobs in Broad Overhaul Volkswagen’s board unanimously approved Future Plan 2030, authorizing major cost and capacity reductions. The plan assumes up to 50,000 additional job cuts and could halve the model range by 2035. Compulsory layoffs remain excluded through 2030, while 2027–2031 investment and R&D spending will fall […]
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 […]
07/20/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized
Trump’s temporary global tariff ends soon. Here’s what the auto industry should know about its replacement Trump’s temporary 10% global tariff expires July 24, but auto duties remain. Replacement tariffs of 10%–12.5% could hit many components, while U.S.-Mexico talks on USMCA rules and regional tariffs may reshape North American sourcing costs and competitiveness. https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-trump-global-tariffs-section-301-0717/ […]
07/16/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized
Germany’s auto industry, once a global juggernaut, scales back ambitions Germany’s auto industry is entering structural contraction as Volkswagen and suppliers cut jobs, capacity and complexity. Weak demand, high costs, tariffs and Chinese competition are pushing manufacturers toward smaller workforces, fewer models and more production closer to overseas markets. https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-germany-shrinking-industry-0715/ South Korea’s auto exports […]
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 […]
Attention – annule et remplace : 06/11/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized
Ford, Renault see extended-range EVs as bridge to Europe’s 2035 electrification mandate Ford and Renault see extended-range EVs as a practical bridge to Europe’s electrification targets, reducing range anxiety without very large batteries. Ford is shifting future European models toward EREVs, while Renault sees them as suitable for larger vehicles. https://www.autonews.com/events/congress/ane-ford-renault-erev-eu-emissions-mandate-0610/ BYD looking to […]
06/11/2026: OICA’s 5 major news items summarized
Ford, Renault see extended-range EVs as bridge to Europe’s 2035 electrification mandate Ford and Renault see extended-range EVs as a practical bridge to Europe’s electrification targets, reducing range anxiety without very large batteries. Ford is shifting future European models toward EREVs, while Renault sees them as suitable for larger vehicles. https://www.autonews.com/events/congress/ane-ford-renault-erev-eu-emissions-mandate-0610/ BYD looking to […]