GAC confirms Mexico assembly plant will be operational in 2026 GAC will become the first Chinese automotive OEM to operate an assembly plant in Mexico when its new site becomes operational in the second half of 2026. James McLoughlin
Toyota scales circular factories from UK to Europe Toyota is expanding its circular factory model from the UK to Poland, advancing closed-loop material use, vehicle refurbishment and design-for-recycling as it prepares for stricter EU regulations and long-term carbon neutrality goals. James McLoughlin
UK market hits post-2019 high as EV volumes surge, but ZEV mandate gap widens New SMMT data shows UK registrations hit 380,627 in March (+6.6%), with BEVs up 24.2% to 86,120. Yet EV share sits at 22.4% versus a 33% target, while Chinese OEMs doubled market share to 11.1%, reshaping competitive and supply chain dynamics. James McLoughlin
Why carmakers can't celebrate the Supreme Court win Why carmakers can't celebrate the Supreme Court win James McLoughlin Ilkhan Ozsevim
2026: BMW appoints production chief Milan Nedeljković as next chairman From 14 May 2026, Dr Nedeljković will assume the role of chairman, following the departure of Oliver Zipse, who will leave BMW after a 35-year career with the company. James McLoughlin
Novelis hot mill fire risks $1bn hit to Ford F-150 output, exposing heavy reliance on aluminium body-in-white A fire at Novelis’ aluminium rolling and recycling plant in New York is set to disrupt Ford’s supply of aluminium for its F-150, with analysts warning the production impact could cost the carmaker as much as $1 billion. James McLoughlin Ilkhan Ozsevim
