Progress toward a U.S.-Mexico tariff agreement has stopped after opposition from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Wall Street Journal reported on October 15, citing people familiar with the negotiations.
The two countries had been working toward a deal to lower U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles in

On October 15 evening, Tesla and CEO Elon Musk unveiled the long-awaited Roadster 2, looking far different from the first iteration in 2017, and acting far different from any automobile.
At a demonstration event at SpaceX’s rocket development and testing facility in McGregor, Texas, the new Roadster did what Musk has

On October 15, Rivian announced the Autonomy Early Access Program for owners in California and Florida who wish to test future Autonomy+ features before they are released to the rest of the fleet.
The Autonomy Early Access Program will be open to all owners in those two states with an active Autonomy+ subscription wh

Ford is making preparations for the launch of its Fathom EV pickup. While it is expected to reveal the Fathom in the coming months and open preorders in early 2027, Ford is offering people the chance to beat the crowds.
On October 14, it opened a list, enabling prospective customers to register their interest in the

On October 15, Slate announced that it had opened its first Slate Experience Center, located at 1053 W. Grant Ave in Chicago.
“We’re setting up shop in Chicago. Come check out the truck in person, see accessories and wraps, and skip the dealership pressure. 1053 W Grand Ave, Chicago. The first Slate Experience Center

Stellantis workers in Canada are set for a weekend vote starting on October 17 to decide on whether to authorize a strike as the Unifor union representing them says contract negotiations remain at a standstill.
The union said it tried to reach a tentative agreement with Stellantis without a strike vote, as it did wit

Penske Automotive Group has agreed to be taken private by its largest shareholders, Penske Corp. and Japan's Mitsui, in a transaction valuing the company at about USD 16.3 billion, including debt.
Motown Acquisition Corp., an entity jointly owned by Penske Corp. and Mitsui & Co., a major Japanese general trading comp

On October 13, the VDL Groep, a global Dutch mechanical engineering and equipment manufacturer, announced it will invest an estimated USD 77 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in Gainesville, Georgia, creating 120 new jobs.
VDL Industries Gainesville, part of Netherlands-based VDL Groep, is a

On October 16, Varroc Engineering announced plans to form a joint venture with France’s Forsee Power to develop battery-pack solutions in India. Varroc will acquire a 45% equity stake in Forsee Power India and exercise management and operational control over the entity.
Varroc’s board approved an initial investment o

On October 14, Tata Technologies disclosed automotive order wins for Q2 FY 2026-27 (ending September), including a USD 138 million full-vehicle programme with a luxury European automotive OEM. The engagement covers product development, manufacturing engineering, technical leadership and programme management across tw

On October 15, Subros announced the inauguration of its Advanced Technologies and Innovation Centre (SATIC) in Sector 136, Noida. The centre is an extension of the company’s existing Research & Development Centre.
SATIC will support advanced technology development, engineering innovation, digitalisation and research

On October 15, Porsche presented a forward-looking vision model, “Mission S” as a first glimpse of the brand's evolved design identity. It is part of its ‘Sportwagenschmiede ’35’ strategic realignment. The Porsche Mission S celebrates its world premiere in New York. The model illustrates a fundamental strategic direc

On October 15, TENET started sales of the seven-seat version of its flagship model line, the TENET T9. The SUV-D segment crossover is manufactured at the AGR Holding plant in Kaluga. Its price starts from RUB 4,249,000. The car can be used as a seven-seater for a large family, or as a five-seater, offering ample inte

On October 16, Chongqing Tsingshan Industrial Co., Ltd. (Tsingshan Industrial), a supplier of automotive powertrain components, announced that it had presented the GI-Drive 2.0 intelligent electric drive platform at the Paris Motor Show.  Its integrated portfolio is organised around two product platforms—hybrid and e

On October 12, smart NEV brand LINKTOUR Automobile debuted three new show cars at the Paris Motor Show. It revealed its ALUMI Creative Collection, translating compact e-mobility into three authentic facets of modern urban life. It was created in collaboration with Milan-based SPINZI STUDIO.
Slated for commercial rele

On October 15, Automotive Cells Company (ACC) announced that it had signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JR Energy Solution (JRES) on September 30, 2026, to explore cooperation opportunities in battery electrode manufacturing in Europe.
The MoU will combine JRES’s experience in electrode and ce

On October 16, Mercedes-Benz and NVIDIA announced that they will expand their strategic partnership to jointly advance the next generation of automated driving systems. The collaboration combines Mercedes-Benz's expertise in vehicle development and safety with the operating system MB. OS with NVIDIA's computing and A

On October 14, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) called for substantial progress in negotiations on the automotive package so that it can be finalised early next year. ACEA advocated a workable, long-term policy framework with realistic conditions and flexibilities to reach CO2-emission reduct

On October 13, Changan Automobile signed letters of intent (LOIs) with eight companies covering seven European markets at the Paris Motor Show, alongside the European introduction of its “with U” service programme. The new partnerships will combine Changan’s product and technology capabilities with its partners’ loca

On October 15, the Prime Minister of North Macedonia announced that Kromberg & Schubert is launching a new investment project in the country. It will create 2,000 new jobs in the next four years. The factory is in the Zabeni industrial zone. It will produce components for a new Audi model. The project also envisages