Subaru begins battery electric assembly at Gunma plant, Japan Japanese carmaker achieves milestone with mixed-model production line that builds EVs alongside petrol and hybrid vehicles, leveraging two decades of collaboration with Toyota to advance its electrification strategy Ilkhan Ozsevim
EU-India pact redraws vehicle production parameters Quota-based tariff cuts to 10% and zero duties on components herald manufacturing shift as European OEMs navigate India's expanding premium segment while protecting domestic EV investments. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Tariffs, delays, and doubt: Canada’s auto sector faces uncertain future Canada’s automotive industry is caught in the crosshairs of a shifting US trade policy. Investment has stalled, jobs are at risk, raising urgent questions about the country’s role in North America’s automotive future. Ian Henry
